Rock Interviews

Mark Tremonti Interview – All I Was

Mark Tremonti Interview – All I Was

Posted June 11, 2012 at 6:04 am | 4 comments

All I Was reveals another side of Mark Tremonti. The Grammy Award-winning guitarist’s style remains instantly recognizable. It’s nearly impossible to forget his riffs in Creed or his scorching fretwork with Alter Bridge.

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Guitarist Randy Ellefson Talks About Instrumental Excursions, Musical Complexities and the Challenge of Tendonitis

Guitarist Randy Ellefson Talks About Instrumental Excursions, Musical Complexities and the Challenge of Tendonitis

Posted June 5, 2012 at 12:10 pm | No comments

Guitarist, Randy Ellefson, is driven to create something special, whether it’s his music or his other artistic endeavors. His musics ranges free style melodic instrumentals to crushing heavy metal, both of which contributed to one very bad case of tendinitis.

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Steve Hackett Talks About His and Chris Squires new Squackett Album, His Sitar and Fans in China

Steve Hackett Talks About His and Chris Squires new Squackett Album, His Sitar and Fans in China

Posted June 5, 2012 at 9:24 am | 2 comments

Today, Steve Hackett, the prolific guitarist who captured the spotlight when he joined Genesis is releasing a new album , Steve Hackett and Chris Squire: Life Within a Day, with bassist, Chris Squire, who rose to fame with the ’70s progressive rock band, Yes.

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Southern Rocker Joe Davis Talks About Slide Guitar, Skydog and Les Paul’s in Overalls

Southern Rocker Joe Davis Talks About Slide Guitar, Skydog and Les Paul’s in Overalls

Posted June 4, 2012 at 12:39 pm | 3 comments

If you’re into down home rock that’s laden with the grit and power of a South bound train, then you need to do yourself a favor and check out singer songwriter, Joe Davis – he’s the real deal.

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George Lynch – Celebrating 30 years of guitar playing with Legacy!

George Lynch – Celebrating 30 years of guitar playing with Legacy!

Posted June 4, 2012 at 9:19 am | 15 comments

George Lynch, the charismatic lead guitarist for Dokken, Lynch Mob, and Souls of We, has just released his new four song solo EP, Legacy, celebrating his thirty years of guitar playing.

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Interview with Dave Amato of REO Speedwagon

Interview with Dave Amato of REO Speedwagon

Posted May 25, 2012 at 2:37 am | 2 comments

While Amato has spent the last 23 years providing the soaring solos to some of classic rock’s most recognizable hits on the stage and in the studio with REO Speedwagon, his musical history runs far deeper; with as many twists and turns as a summer amusement park thrill ride.

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Alice Cooper Interview: It’s An All-Out Assault on the Audience When the Curtain Goes Up

Alice Cooper Interview: It’s An All-Out Assault on the Audience When the Curtain Goes Up

Posted May 21, 2012 at 5:37 am | One comment

It was a cold dark Friday afternoon when I got the call, “Uncle Alice wants to speak to you!” As I held the receiver, my heart raced, my palms got sweaty, and the hair rose on the back of my neck.

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Joe Satriani Interview – Satchurated: Live in Montreal

Joe Satriani Interview – Satchurated: Live in Montreal

Posted May 15, 2012 at 8:38 am | 5 comments

He is one of the most respected guitarist’s in the world who has forged an amazing solo career selling more that 10 million CDs worldwide and has had played the world to sold out crowds with Greg Kihn, Mick Jagger, “G3” guitar extravaganza, and most recently Chickenfoot.

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Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull – Thick as a Brick 2 – I’m doing this CD for me!

Posted April 12, 2012 at 11:00 am | One comment

In 1972, Jethro Tull’s masterpiece, Thick as a Brick was released as a 45 minute continuous piece of music, charting the difficulties of a child growing up and confronting a frightening and unfair world.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Interviews, Legends Interviews, Rock Interviews, Singer Songwriter Interviews, Uncategorized

Rick Allen of Def Leppard Interview: Fine Art Debut “Electric Hand: Rhythm + Change”

Rick Allen of Def Leppard Interview: Fine Art Debut “Electric Hand: Rhythm + Change”

Posted April 6, 2012 at 4:53 pm | 3 comments

Rick Allen is most notably known around the globe for being the drummer in Def Leppard. His powerful and unique rhythmic voice has profoundly influenced the signature sound of Def Leppard in their rise to become one of the greatest rock bands in history, selling more than 100 million albums worldwide.

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