The Martin Turner Interview (2016)
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
As a founding member of Wishbone Ash, songwriter, vocalist and bassist Martin Turner is a man who has seen lots of the ups, downs and complete...
The Martin Barre Interview (2015)
By Shawn Perry
“It ain’t Jethro Tull if Martin Barre isn’t part of it.”
It’s not all that unusual to hear a comment like that whenever the subject of Jethro Tull...
The Mike Portnoy Interview (2015)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Ron Lyon
Drummer Mike Portnoy is one of the busiest, most diverse musicians around. He has chops to spare and most everyone who sees him in...
A Few Words With Steve Hackett – Fall 2015
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Every time I speak to Steve Hackett — as I have done now three times for Vintage Rock — I am reminded of how absolutely comfortable...
The Jon Anderson Interview (2015)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Cathy Miller
The passing of bassist Chris Squire on June 27, 2015, means there are no longer any original members left in Yes. With Squire and...
The Ian Anderson Interview (2015)
By Shawn Perry
On the road throughout 2015, Ian Anderson is playing newer original music under his own name alongside the music he wrote, recorded and performed with Jethro Tull....
The Joe Satriani Interview (2015)
By Charlie Steffens
Photo by Chapman Baehler
Musicians are able to convey thoughts and feelings through their lyrics. For most of his career as an instrumentalist, Joe Satriani has used the...
The Steve Hackett Interview (2015)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Tina Korhonen
As the guitarist for Genesis from 1970 to 1977, Steve Hackett brought a refined sensibility to the music with an understated, yet calculated style....
The Randy Bachman Interview (2015)
By Shawn Perry
Randy Bachman is a man on a mission. He could kick back and probably live out the remainder of his life in leisure and comfort. However, like...
The Michael Des Barres Interview (2015)
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Michael De Barres is the consummate utility man. He’s an actor who has appeared in films alongside Sidney Poitier and Clint Eastwood, and had a reoccurring...
