Interviews

Our discussions with many significant classic rock artists and others.

Deluxe ‘Queen II’ Set Coming + A Rare 1974 Interview with Freddie Mercury

“We do rock ’n’ roll, and our presentation is just a way of putting across the music. We view albums and concerts as two spheres of work. There’s a different level in the studio as compared to when you’re on stage. But when we’re before an audience, we let loose.”—Mercury

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Yoko Ono: A ‘Lost’ Interview, From the Dakota

In honor of this true individualist, we present a “lost” interview from 2003, when Yoko was emerging as a dance music star.

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Ray Manzarek Interview on The Doors’ 6 Studio Albums

“Robby or Jim would come up with the original idea. But boy, the four of us would get together, change and modify and polish the songs.”—Ray Manzarek

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Tom Rush Has No Regrets—And a Great New Album

Not only a renowned singer-songwriter in his own right, he helped popularize peers like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and Jackson Browne.

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Phil Collins at Face Value: The Lost Tapes—Previously Unpublished Vintage Interview

The interview took place the day the album was released in 1981 when no one in America had heard “In the Air Tonight.”

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Peter Frampton Interview On His ‘Comes Alive!’ Album

He recorded one of the best-selling albums in history, and he’s proud of it. Do you know what really makes him happy?

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Jon Anderson Talks Yes and ‘Olias’: ‘It’s Magic For Me’

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.”

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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 fellow rock giants, and much more.

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An Interview with Dion: The Bronx, the Blues & Beyond

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

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