Interviews

Our discussions with many significant classic rock artists and others.

Eric Burdon: An Interview With an Animal

Nearly six decades after he first arrived with the Animals, one of the great British blues-rock belters of all time is still going strong.

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An Interview With Creedence Members Stu Cook and Doug Clifford

Original CCR members Doug Clifford and Stu Cook talk about then and now of the group that was arguably the most popular American band from 1969 to 1971

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Paul Carrack Talks About His Varied Career

The man who sang “How Long,” “The Living Years,” “Tempted” and “Don’t Shed a Tear” often plays with Eric Clapton and has a strong solo career

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Willie Nelson, Turning 90, on the Keys to His Longevity

The legend spoke about his Rock Hall nomination and the other honors he’s received, his famous guitar, Trigger, and what he does on a day off

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The Hollies’ Allan Clarke—Behind His Comeback: ‘It’s Different, But It’s Still Me’

“Being with the Hollies was one of the greatest things that ever came into my life,” says Allan Clarke in our interview

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The Motels’ Marty Jourard Recaps Capitol Records Era, Band Reunions

The sax/keyboard player traces the New Wave rock band’s colorful history including their hits, personnel changes, and reunions

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Nancy Wilson Talks About the Moment She Knew Heart Had Made It

The musician and rock icon talks about her first solo LP, looks back at Heart’s early success and offers advice to her 21-year-old self

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Beach Boys’ Mike Love Talks ‘Pet Sounds’

We asked him how the rumor got started that he didn’t like the album. He tells us: “I don’t know if there are any better harmonies ever”

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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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Recording CSN&Y’s ‘Déjà vu’: Engineer Bill Halverson Remembers

“They had a rule: Whoever writes the song gets final say. And that served them well.”–Bill Halverson, engineer

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