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Here’s where you’ll find our major artist profiles and interviews

Peter Asher Interview: Pop Star to Top Producer

He arrived with the British Invasion as half of Peter and Gordon, then went on to produce such greats as James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt. Pt. 1 of our chat.

FEATURES: Interviews

Brian Wilson Remembers: An In-Depth Interview with the Beach Boys’ Resident Genius

“I didn’t know how big it would get. I didn’t think it would,” said Brian WIlson about the group that would become one of the most celebrated in rock.

FEATURES: Interviews

D.A. Pennebaker on ‘Monterey Pop,’ Dylan, Hendrix, ‘Ziggy’ & More

The Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker, who passed in 2019, spoke about his encounters with some of rock’s greatest talents.

FEATURES: Interviews

Gregg Rolie on Santana, Woodstock and Journey

Rolie: “I’ve said yes to almost every right thing I should do, and I’ve said no to the things I don’t think I should. I’m proud of everything I’ve done.”

FEATURES: Spotlight Feature

Remembering Gene Wilder, With Some Classic Film Clips

The rubber-faced actor starred in a long list of comedy roles in such beloved Mel Brooks movies as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and The Producers

FEATURES: Points of View

Paul McCartney’s Memorable ‘Band on the Run’ B-side

Though best known as a musician for being a bass man, his signature as a melodist is his use of piano on “Let It Be,” “Hey Jude” and this one

FEATURES: Interviews

Tom Jones Interview: His Big Hits, TV Show and More

While most artists of his age have long ago settled into complacency, the Welsh dynamo keeps trying new things. We chat with the legend.

FEATURES: Listicles

11 Surprising 1970s Radio Hits (Part 5)

Another edition of our series includes a Stones classic plus one by a singing nun. (No, not that one.) And a dreadful single that stayed on top for 10 weeks