Interviews

Our discussions with many significant classic rock artists and others.

Author David Browne on His New Book on the Greenwich Village Music Scene

Everyone thinks it all started with Dylan at Newport in the summer of ’65, but in fact, Village folkies had already started plugging in months before that.

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Producer Jack Douglas on John Lennon, Cheap Trick

After producing classic albums by Aerosmith, Jack Douglas helped a band from Illinois gets its start. Then came December 1980

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Peter Noone on Life With and After Herman’s Hermits

“When we got to America, it went from 2 to 20 to 200 to 2,000 to 20,000 screaming girls in weeks. It was the power of radio”

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Jon Anderson Interview? Yes, Indeed

He opens up about the revolving door of Yes’ lineup, “Roundabout” and the development of their epic LP, Close to the Edge

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Jack Bruce Talks Cream in 2012 Interview

Two years before his death, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend looked back on the game-changing trio and discussed his future plans

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Leslie West on Playing With Jimi and The Who

The Mountain man recalls his solo years and jam sessions sitting in with Hendrix and The Who, and much more

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Mark Farner Interview: Grand Funk Railroad’s Highs & Lows

In a wide-ranging conversation, GFR’s guitarist recalls the band’s early days, peak years and the often bitter aftermath

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Randy Bachman Interview: The Beatles & Early Guess Who

The former Guess Who and BTO singer-guitarist pays tribute to one of his heroes. We spoke with Bachman about George Harrison and more

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JD Souther: A Vintage Interview with the Gifted Singer-Songwriter

I met Glenn Frey, and we started noodling until the neighbors were sick of it.

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The Animals: A Final Interview with the 5 Original Band Members

In 1983 the British Invasion band famous for “House of Rising Sun” got together one last time. Our editor spoke with all five members

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