July 12, 2022 - FamousInterview.com

Michael Stanley Interview The Michael Stanley Band

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Cleveland, Ohio – home of Eric Carmen and The Raspberries and The Pretenders. The Michael Stanley Band is also from Cleveland and they, too, are showing the world what rock ‘n’ roll is all about. Their latest album is titled “Heartland” (EMI America Records). Group-leader Michael Stanley chatted with us. Q – I’ve heard that in Cleveland this group can outdraw the super groups. Is that true? A – We broke Led Zeppelin’s record at Richfield Coliseum and drew 42,000 people to the Blossom Music Center, breaking the Doobie Bros.’…

Karla Devito Interview

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You’ve seen her in concert with Meatloaf. You’ve heard her on Blue Oyster Cult’s, Soul Survivor album. You’ve seen her act on Broadway in “The Pirates of Penzance ” show. Karla Devito has done it all, and now she’s just recorded a debut album for Epic Records called Is This A Cool World Or What? We thought it might prove interesting to talk to this multi-talented lady. And we were right. Q – Here it is your first day off in weeks and you’re doing an interview. Did you think…

Danny Peck Interview

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Danny Peck is a struggling new artist with a record deal on RCA, produced by the world famous Desmond Child, and booked by the high-powered agency Creative Artists Agency. Struggling you might say? That’s right; it’s tough these days to get your message across in the cut-throat business of rock ‘n’ roll. We talked with Danny Peck about the reality of today’s music world. Q – Your first song was “While Lyndon’s Lying, People Are Dying” which you wrote when you were only ten years old. A – Actually, I…

Sandy Slavin Interview Riot

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Elektra/Asylum Recording artists, “Riot”, are definitely in the forefront of the so called, “new wave” of heavy metal rock ‘n’ rollers. Their latest, “Fire Down Under”, is creating quite a stir from coast to coast. These guys have appeared with such rockers as AC/DC, Sammy Hagar, Judas Priest, and Rainbow. We talked with “Riot” drummer, Sandy Slavin. Q – In says in your record company bio you went from a club act to a concert attraction in just a couple years. What was the competition like in New York clubs?…

Rich Barnet Interview Shipstad’s and Johnson “Ice Follies”

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Rich Barnet has a different kind of job. He’s part of Shipstad’s and Johnson “Ice Follies” – but he’s not a skater. Rich Barnet is the “Ice Follies” musical conductor and it’s his job to coordinate the music with the skaters’ routines. To find out more, we spoke with Rich about his “Ice Follies” involvement. Q – Rich, what is your background? A – I have a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters Degree in Performance. I studied music privately, on my own, for 14 years. Q – How…

Brian Bower Interview

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Brian Bowers is a 38 year old musician from Virginia who plays a most unusual instrument – the autoharp. He’s appeared on PBS Network with the Dilliards, Doc Watson, John Hartford, and performed on stage with Firefall, Loudin Wainwright. Mr. Bowers records for Flying Fish. Q – How many autoharps do you use? A – Presently I travel with four, but I traveled with up to seven. I’m the “roadie” the maintenance man, hauler, packer. I do it all. Q – What made you go into music? A –…

Rocket Norton Interview Prism

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From Canada comes the five member group Prism. Having released two albums on Ariola/America Records, “See Forever Eyes” and “Armageddon,” Prism is attracting a dedicated following wherever they play. The group with its present lineup became a reality for “Heart” in front of 40,000 people in Seattle, Washington. Since then they’ve toured with the Doobie Brothers, Dave Mason, and Meatloaf. They were also a featured act at the “Canada Jam.” Drummer Rocket Norton talked with us about his group. Q – Does everyone in the group have an equal say…

Jon Rubin & Tommy Dunbar Interview The Rubinoos

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Hailing from Berkeley, California, recording for Beserkley Records, The Rubinoos are rock ‘n’ roll at its best. They’ve performed in Germany, France, Belgium, Holland, Scotland, and England, where their stint at the Marquee Club drew a capacity overflow crowd. The Rubinoos’ energy, enthusiasm and dedication is helping bring back the true spirit of rock’n’roll. We talked to Rubinoos’ members Jon Rubin and Tommy Dunbar about their rock ‘n’ roll band. Q – Has Tommy James heard your version of “I Think We’re Alone Now”? Rubin – I’d be surprised if…