Interviews
Our discussions with many significant classic rock artists and others.
Jefferson Airplane/Starship’s Marty Balin on the Heaven That Was ’67
In this 2015 interview by music journalist Harvey Kubernik, the late vocalist spoke about the early days of the band he co-founded, and much more.
Read MoreSteve Marriott Interview: ‘Paying the Bills’
“There’s something good about working for a living. You know exactly what you’re getting and you know exactly where it’s going. I’m very happy like that.”
Read MoreMelanie Interview: Playing Woodstock at 22
She was a relative unknown when she walked onto the stage at Yasgur’s Farm and sang for half a million people. By the end of her set, she was a star
Read MoreSimon Kirke Interview: Bad Company, Rodgers and Ralphs
“It’s not a given that if you’re talented, you’ll be successful. There are so many people that are much better than me playing drums that never got the break”
Read MoreBill Graham Interview on the Rock ’n’ Roll Revolution
“Those of us who live in the Bay Area have always had the same goal: We want to turn people on and we want them to have a good time.”—Bill Graham
Read MoreDavid Bowie: ‘In the ’70s, I Never Felt Like a Rock Star’
An interview with a senior label exec covering a range of topics: “I’m not a great singer,” Ziggy’s clothes and the answer to “Is it hard being David Bowie?”
Read MorePeter Frampton Interview On His ‘Comes Alive!’ Album
He recorded one of the best-selling albums in history, and he’s proud of it. Do you know what really makes him happy?
Read MoreMoody Blues’ Ray Thomas: His Final Interview
Their classic ‘Days of Future Passed’ turned 50 in 2017. Former band members Mike Pinder and Thomas discuss those heady early years
Read MoreDave Clark on ‘All the Hits’: ‘The Imperfections Made Them Perfect’
“We believed the song should have that same excitement of when we played live,” he says, on recording the big DC5 hits like “Glad All Over.”
Read MoreTwisted Sister Producer Tom Werman: ‘Dee Snider Said I Destroyed Their Multi-Platinum Album’
We asked the label exec about his post- Epic Records career, producing some of the biggest albums of the ’80s
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