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 Don Felder Interview (2019)
By Greg Prato
Photo by Michael Helms
Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder has certainly made his presence felt in recent years — as the author of New York Times Bestseller, Heaven...
Dirty Honey Guitarist John Notto Talks New Album & Hitting The Road In 2021
By Shawn Perry
Now that things are getting back to the new normal, people are dying to get out and mingle. Whether it’s traveling, going to restaurants, or enjoying the...
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,...
The Jon Anderson Interview (2011)
By Shawn Perry
The soaring, high-pitched vocals. The esoteric, surreal, yet spiritually charged lyrics. The director, the facilitator, the calm before the storm. These and many other descriptions encapsulate Jon...
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 Ronnie Montrose Interview (2011)
By Shawn Perry
When I met Ronnie Montrose on September 9, 2011, it was a golden opportunity to talk to someone whose music had been a strong force in my...
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 Michael Schenker Interview (2014)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Ron Lyon
I have witnessed the many incarnations of Michael Schenker — from UFO to MSG to McAuley-Schenker and most recently at the House of Blues...
The Ian Anderson Interview (2012)
By Shawn Perry
It’s always a special treat to speak to Ian Anderson, especially when he has something new to share with the world. As it is, that something new...
