Interviews

Our discussions with many significant classic rock artists and others.

Jimmy Webb on Songwriting (and That Cake)

The consummate pop songwriter, whose credits include “MacArthur Park,” “Wichita Lineman” and so many more, in conversation.

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Jerry Garcia: A 1976 Encounter with the Grateful Dead’s Figurehead

In the Grateful Dead, no two people have the same conception musically, which makes it harder. Nobody gets their way,” Garcia said in this archival chat.

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Carlos Santana @75: Crystalizing All That You Can Imagine

“The only thing the Santana band never wanted to do was succumb to phony. I’m not dependent or addicted to mass adulation.”–Carlos Santana

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Linda Ronstadt: ‘My Best Singing Came in the ’90s’

It’s been a decade since one of our greatest singers retired, having lost her gift to Parkinson’s. Here she discusses highlights of her career.

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Little Feat’s Paul Barrere On the Band’s Legacy

“The most important part is the music itself. When we get together and we play these songs, it always brings the best out in you.”–Paul Barrere

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Peter Asher Q&A: Producing Linda Ronstadt & More

In our detailed interview, the master producer talks about his work with Ronstadt, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt and more

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Gregg Rolie Talks Journey, Santana, Ringo & More

He was a core member of the original Santana and Journey and has played with Ringo for years. We speak with the keyboardist/vocalist and two-time Rock Hall member.

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Alan White on Yes, the Rock Hall, Chris Squire

With the induction of Yes into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, drummer Alan White reflected on his 50 years with the band and memories of Chris Squire

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A Chat with David Leaf, Author of a Classic Brian Wilson Bio, Now Updated

The author’s update of a book first published nearly 45 years ago includes many new revelations, as well as new photos and an intro by Paul McCartney.

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Steve Forbert’s Tunes—An Interview with the Singer-Songwriter

“As you get older, you might want to express yourself through things you see around you, since you’re not out raising hell.”–Forbert

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