The Paul Rodgers Interview (2007)
By Junkman
Recently, I had a chance to sit down and chat with one of my favorite vocalists, the great Paul Rodgers. It took place during my show on KNAC.COM...
The Bernie Marsden Interview (2014)
By Shawn Perry
Bernie Marsden is not your garden-variety marquee name, but his credentials are A-list all the way. The English guitarist played with a number of bands in the...
The Roky Erickson Interview (2008)
Roky Erickson: Survival Of The Fittest
By Carl Cunningham
In my 18 years as a freelance music journalist, I've interviewed some big name music artists. Before nearly every interview, I feel...
The Ian Anderson Interview (2014)
By Shawn Perry
As much as he has tried to distance himself from the very idea, Ian Anderson is once again treading the conceptual waters. For 2012’s Thick As A...
The Jeff Pilson Interview
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Ron Lyon
Jeff Pilson is what you call a utility guy. He can do everything: play bass, play guitar, produce, write songs, sing, even act. He...
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 Carmine Appice Interview (2008)
Carmine Appice's SLAMM
By Shawn Perry
When it comes to powerful, four-on-the-floor rock drumming, Carmine Appice's name invariably comes up. Since the late 60s, Appice's unique approach and style has kick-started...
The Steve Morse Interview (2002)
The Hardest Working Guitarist In Show Business
By Shawn Perry
If you were to sit with a group of well-versed guitarists and the name Steve Morse came up, an unnerving hush...
The Carl Palmer Interview (2017)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Sarah Elizabeth Aylward
The last time I spoke to drummer Carl Palmer, he and his band were preparing to play two festivals at sea. This time,...
In The Styx With James “JY” Young
By Shawn Perry
James Young was the designated lead guitarist when Styx started in 1972. Over 50 years later, he’s still at it, dazzling audiences all over the country. Styx...
