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Interviews

Our discussions with many significant classic rock artists and others.

We talked to the Yes co-founder who says he has no plans to slow down. “In the next 20 years, I’ve gotta do some serious work.”

The Mountain man recalls his solo years and jam sessions sitting in with fellow rock giants, and much more.

“If you are looking to retire you’ve probably been in the wrong job. I do what I love now.”—Dion

After 18 years with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, he left for parts unknown. Now he’s back with a new band.

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

“I’d be in a mini-skirt and I’d get smart aleck remarks from people in the club, ‘Are you gonna play tennis tonight?'”

We were honored to conduct what turned out to be one of his final interviews. The great singer is also a master storyteller.

“We were told that they were going to put our mom in the group. No one asked us. In she comes.”—Bob Cowsill

Our writer followed the British Invasion band from gig to gig. Their co-founder / lead vocalist talked about their tour of a classic album.

He arrived with the British Invasion as half of Peter and Gordon, then went on to produce such greats as James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt.