The Chad Smith Interview (2012)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Ron Lyon
A 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee as the drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chad Smith has innumerable options and...
The KK Downing Interview (2018)
By Greg Prato
I have been lucky to chat with KK Downing several times over the years — including for my 2017 book, Shredders!: The Oral History Of Speed Guitar...
The Carl Palmer Interview (2013)
By Shawn Perry
At a time when many of his peers are slowing down or throwing in the towel completely, drummer Carl Palmer is going strong with little intention of...
(Literary) Voyage Of The Acolyte: The Steve Hackett Interview (2020)
By Ira Kantor
Despite being forced to end his most recent tour abruptly per the COVID-19 pandemic, guitar legend Steve Hackett remains as busy as ever.
After 50 years in the...
The Rich Williams Interview (2023)
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Photos by Ron Lyon
Rich Williams has been the long-standing guitarist in Kansas since the band’s formation in 1973. Along with drummer Phil Ehart, the only other...
The David Paich Interview
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
It’s not every day you get to chat with someone like David Paich — singer, songwriter, keyboardist and a founding member of Toto. You can hear...
The Geoff Tate Interview (2012)
By Sara Escalante
Photo by Stephanie Cabral
I won’t bore you with a drawn out introduction because, believe me, you’re going to want to get to the meat of this piece....
The Steve Howe Interview (2003)
By Shawn Perry
It's safe to say that, as a guitarist, Steve Howe is in a class of his own. For over 30 years, the 55-year-old native Londoner has been...
The Roger Boyd (Head East) Interview
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Photo by Rusty Enderle
You have to love a guy as open, honest and nice as Roger Boyd. The keyboardist and only remaining original member of Head...

















