Interviews
Our discussions with many significant classic rock artists and others.
The Turtles’ Howard Kaylan Interview: Album By Album
From 1965-70 they were one of America’s biggest singles bands. But they also produced six great albums. Their lead singer shares inside stories about each.
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DA Pennebaker Interview: ‘Monterey Pop,’ Dylan, Hendrix, & More
The Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker, who passed in 2019, spoke about his encounters with some of rock’s greatest talents.
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Ronnie Wood Interview on His Steps Before Joining the Rolling Stones
We talked with the legendary guitarist on his R&B roots, his influences, and playing with Faces, Jeff Beck and, of course, the Stones
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Interview: Procol Harum’s Gary Brooker on ‘Whiter Shade’
In the wide-ranging conversation, he talks about the band’s 1967 classic debut (and his favorite cover of it), working with Robin Trower and the Concert For George.
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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 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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