Interviews

Our discussions with many significant classic rock artists and others.

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 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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The 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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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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Melanie Interview: ‘Candles in the Rain,’ ‘Brand New Key’ & More

“I was just Melanie, the cute flower child person. To the hip people, the real hipsters, I became the cool person to bash. I don’t know how that happened.”

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Making the Scene With Lenny Kaye: Musician, Author, ‘Nuggets’ Curator, Fan

Kaye: “Ideas start coming together, almost like cosmic dust starts to form a planet. Then there’s a realization that something different is happening.”

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Guitarist Johnny Echols Interview on Love’s ‘Forever Changes’

“The album was unexpected. You are dealing with regular TNT explosions and all of a sudden, you’ve got an atomic bomb.”—Johnny Echols

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Doors Drummer John Densmore on His Recent Book and More

“I am still on that road. We all are; we have embarked on a journey of spirit in our human bodies as we proceed down our path,” says the drummer.

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Bob Lind, ‘Elusive Butterfly’ Singer-Songwriter: Interview

He flew into the top 5 in 1966 on the strength of one of his compositions, and he’s been elusive for most of the time since. We spoke with him.

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