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Interviews

Our discussions with many significant classic rock artists and others.

Whatever Happened to Stephen Talbot, ‘Leave It to Beaver”s Gilbert? We Asked Him!

Talbot on Jerry Mathers [Beaver]: “He carried that show. He was smart, and in the last couple of years, he was chafing against playing dumb.”

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Jim Keltner on George Harrison and the ‘Bangla Desh’ Concert

“When we started playing with the audience in the room, it really did come alive. George seemed very powerful that night.”—Keltner

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Al Kooper Interview: Dylan, the Stones, and ‘Super Session’

He’s played with Dylan and the Stones, discovered Lynyrd Skynyrd, and started Blood, Sweat & Tears. We chat with the Rock Hall inductee.

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Graham Nash on the Early Days of CSN

Reflecting on the formation of CSN, Nash said, “When that sound happened it was instantly recognized by me, David and Stephen as something stunning.”

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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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Joan Baez 2018 Interview: On Bob Dylan and Aging

Says the folk legend: “I’m comfortable and happy. I’m not trying to reach notes that I can’t reach anymore. I’m working on what I have, which I like a lot.”