Interviews
Our discussions with many significant classic rock artists and others.
Joe Elliott’s Love Letter to Mott the Hoople
The lead vocalist of one of the world’s most popular contemporary hard rock bands was influenced by the lead vocalist of a great ’70s band. He tells us why
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Ozzy Osbourne on His New Box Set and More
“Would I have done anything different? No. It’s just wild! I love it. When I heard the Beatles, I knew what I wanted to do.”–Ozzy
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Paul Simon Biographer Robert Hilburn: Interview
“My goal was to write Paul’s life story, but also explore this subtheme: Where does true artistry come from and how, once achieved, do you protect it against distractions?”
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Jon Anderson Talks ‘1000 Hands’ Solo LP, Tour, ARW
His voice sounds terrific on his album, 30 years in the making. He’s got big plans: “You always want to put on a good show. I want to really get it right”
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Little Steven Interview: Going Back to School
“I sincerely believe now it’s important to teach kids how to think instead of what to think,” Van Zandt says. “The arts is connecting the dots.”
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George Martin: The Lost Interview
This 1971 Q-and-A with the late producer hasn’t appeared since 1974. He answers questions about music and drugs, his surprise upon hearing Let it Be and his lack of financial participation with the Beatles
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Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles: An Intimate Chat
As a core member of the Eagles and Poco, and as a solo artist, he’s been ubiquitous for decades. We chat with a legend of California rock.
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Ozzy Osbourne Q&A: Is This Really the Last Tour?
“There’s no excess trouble. No drama…there are no arguments. We just get up, do our gig and have fun. In the ’80s, it was like Caligula on the road.”
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Paul McCartney Talks Beatles, Recording: Watch
In a wide-ranging interview streamed live on Facebook from Liverpool, he spoke about his school days, writing songs with John Lennon and the group’s early recording sessions
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Paul Simon: Why He Still Matters
“Nothing has become for him more important than the music—not the fame, not the money, not the drugs, not laziness, not fear of failure.”
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