Interviews
Our discussions with many significant classic rock artists and others.
A Vault Interview with Drummer John Barbata of the Turtles, CSN&Y & Jefferson Starship
From “Happy Together” to “Ohio” to “Miracles,” he drummed on them all.
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Donovan Interview: His Greatest Hits
The Scottish singer-songwriter and Rock Hall inductee examines some of his biggest songs including “Season of the Witch” and “There is a Mountain”
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Richie Furay Interview: His Country-Rock Roots
He touches on many of his earlier bands. “We were creating a brand-new sound, basically”
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The Vaults: An Interview with Twang Guitar Innovator Duane Eddy
“I got tired of hearing those rock ’n’ roll licks on the high strings. It was always the same thing,” said Eddy, and so he invented a new style.
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A Late ’70s Interview with Bob Seger
“If I’m really committed to a song, I’ll work and work on it until it just can’t be improved.”—Seger on his work ethic
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David Crosby 2022 Interview—To a High School Journalism Class
Exclusive! The always-outspoken Croz spoke with a group of Colorado students, answering all of their questions frankly.
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Talent Legend John Hammond on Signing Bruce Springsteen
The Columbia Records executive discovered Billie Holiday, Aretha, Dylan, Springsteen – “I think he’s going to be a giant” – and more, in his unparalleled career
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Judy Collins Then, Judy Collins Now: Interview
We spoke with the remarkable singer about her long, amazing career.
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Tommy James Interview: The Music, Mob & ‘Mony Mony’
“We’re looking up into the New York sky and first thing my eyes fall on is the Mutual of NY insurance company sign. It just flashes MONY MONY.”
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The Zombies’ Unusual Path of Their ‘Odessey & Oracle’ LP
Our interview with the band’s Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, and musician Al Kooper, who knew a hit when he heard one in “Time of the Season”
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