Interviews

Our discussions with many significant classic rock artists and others.

When Lou Reed Met Metallica: Lou on ‘Lulu’

A 2011 interview with Reed on his controversial collaboration with Metallica, published in its entirety

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Jon Anderson Interview? Yes, Indeed

He opens up about the revolving door of Yes’ lineup, “Roundabout” and the development of their epic LP, Close to the Edge

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Leslie West on Playing With Jimi and The Who

The Mountain man recalls his solo years and jam sessions sitting in with Hendrix and The Who, and much more

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Waddy Wachtel on ‘Werewolves,’ ‘I Love L.A.’ and… ‘The Poseidon Adventure’

The guitarist has been a first-call session player for many of the biggest artists in rock. We asked him about working with Zevon, Newman, Nicks and Hackman

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Steve Miller Interview: His Recordings Vault, Why ‘Abracadabra’ Grabs Ya, and More

“We used to set up our equipment and jam for an hour or two, and a lot of that would get recorded and then you wouldn’t even think about it.”–Steve Miller

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Mike Rutherford Still Living His Musical Years

In our very first interview, we asked the classic rocker about Mike + the Mechanics and his memoir

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Mark Farner on Grand Funk Railroad’s Legacy

What was it like to be in a band popular enough to sell out Shea Stadium, even while rock critics despised you? We asked Mark Farner.

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Randy Bachman of the Guess Who & BTO: Interview

In our extensive conversation, the Canadian rock great tells the story of his biggest hits with two legendary classic rock bands

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David Clayton-Thomas Interview: His Early Years With Blood, Sweat & Tears

DCT: “I had to go back to Canada to renew my visa. A couple of days later I got a call. ‘Do you want to try out for the band?’ I said, ‘You’re damn right.’”

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Joe Perry Interview: Aerosmith Then & Now

We talked to the guitarist and songwriter in 2018 in this intimate interview on a variety of topics.

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