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...

The Michael Schenker Interview (2015)

By Shawn Perry In 2014, I interviewed Michael Schenker for the first time and he brought me up to speed about everything from his time with UFO and the Scorpions...

The George Thorogood Interview (2015)

By Shawn Perry If you ever get a chance to talk to George Thorogood, don’t even suggest that rock and roll is dead because he’ll give you a thoroughly convincing...

The Adrian Belew Interview (2015)

By Shawn Perry Adrian Belew is one of those mysterious figures in music you can’t pigeon hole. He first came on to the public radar as a sideman for Frank...