The Immediate Family: Enduring Hardship With Music And Old Friends
By Shawn Perry
The coronavirus pandemic devouring the world as we know it in 2020 will likely be remembered for what it has changed — especially the things that human...
The Dweezil Zappa Interview
By Shawn Perry
Nepotism runs deep in the entertainment world. Creative genes, however, don’t
always translate to a performer’s offspring. There are numerous examples
— I won’t name names — but suffice...
The Ann Wilson Interview (2013)
By Shawn Perry
Ann Wilson of Heart is in a class all her own. She was one of the first female vocalists to rock hard in the 70s, and she’s...
The Ian Anderson Interview (2017)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Kimberly Annette
It’s 2017 and Ian Anderson has once again released a record and scheduled concerts all over the world. While many of his peers have...
(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 Ian Anderson Interview (2006)
By Shawn Perry
The last time I spoke with Ian Anderson, he was in the midst of a Jethro Tull tour. He was also preparing to embark on his very...
Junkman Radio Interviews Brian Ray From Paul McCartney’s Band
Brian Ray’s career has included stints as guitarist and musical director for Etta James as well extensive studio work with Steve Goodman, Rita Coolidge, Kelly Clarkson, Juanes, Willy Deville,...
The Geoff Tate Interview (2013)
By Shawn Perry
Geoff Tate has been and will always be THE voice of Queensrÿche, even though these days that’s becoming an issue of sorts. If you’ve been following the...
The Mick Jones Interview
By Shawn Perry
Today, as I write this, I recall meeting Mick Jones and the rest of Foreigner on this exact date 21 years ago. It was backstage at Madison...
The Bill Kreutzmann Interview
By Shawn Perry
Of all the individuals who passed through the ranks of the Grateful Dead, drummer Bill Kreutzmann certainly stands out, but not in a flashy, promotional way. In...
