Category: Rock

Four years ago, guitarist Steve Hackett left “Genesis.” Since then he’s managed to carve out a highly successful solo career for himself. He’s considered to be one of the Top Three guitarists in the world. Out on the road to support his latest album, “Cured” (Epic Records), We chatted with this guitar master. Q – What’s different for you now that you’re on your own apart from any musical differences? A – I like being my own boss. It’s nice just to be accountable to oneself. Q – With the…

In 1987, Ace Frehley hit the road to promote his second solo album, “Frehley’s Comet”. (Megaforce Records – Distributed by Atlantic Records) Prior to his appearance at The Lost Horizon in Syracuse, N.Y., we spoke with Ace. Q – Any truth to the rumor that the original Kiss will reunite for a tour? A – I’ve never been approached by any member of the band. There’s no truth to it. It’s being perpetrated by the fans. Q – Will all the success you’ve had, how do you get excited about…

In just two years, the group Boston has become a household name the world over. Their debut album sold over 7 million copies in the US alone; truly a phenomenal occurrence in the record business. With the release of their new album “Don’t Look Back” (Epic Records), Boston has been hitting the road with plans to tour Australia. New Zealand, and Japan next year. We spoke to Boston’s leader / mentor, Tom Scholz. Q – How do you handle criticism about Boston? I’m talking here about people who are jealous,…

It’s not often that you get to talk to someone whose been in not just one, but two legendary groups. But, such is the case with Ed King. Ed was a member of The Strawberry Alarm Clock and Lynyrd Skynyrd. What a fascinating story Ed King has to tell! What a fascinating life Ed King has led! Q – Ed, let’s start off with your association with The Strawberry Alarm Clock. You formed it and helped name it? A – I helped name. Actually, it was pretty much a group…

Back in the mid 70s a song called “Love Hurts” really made it’s presence felt on both the radio and the charts. The group that had that hit was Nazareth. Nazareth would go on to rack up 50 Gold and Platinum LPs and singles in the 70s. Here we are in 2008 and Nazareth is celebrating their 40th year in the business. What a long, strange journey it’s been! To sort it all out for us, we spoke to Nazareth bassist and original member, Pete Agnew. Q – Pete, when…

It was back in 1974, that this group enjoyed their first taste of success. Their single “Can’t Get Enough” went all the way to number 1, first in England, then all over the world. Other hits followed – “Feel like Makin’ Love”, “Good Lovin’ Gone Bad”, “Movin’ On” and “Young Blood”. By ’83 the group had split up, but by 1985, they had reformed. That group, if you hadn’t already guessed was Bad Company Drummer and original member Simon Kirke talked with us about the roller coaster ride he’s had…

In 1982, the song “867-5309 / Jenny” was all over the airwaves. You couldn’t escape it. It went all the way to number 4 on the Billboard charts. The song was recorded by a San Francisco band called Tommy Tutone. The lead singer’s name was Tommy Heath. Sidewinder Records has just released a new CD titled “80s Hits Stripped”, which includes an acoustic version of “867-5309 / Jenny”. Tommy Heath chatted with us about his background and the formation of his group Tommy Tutone. Q – Tommy, since no one…

He’s had a career as a solo artist and the front man for one of the seventies most popular groups. That group was Yes and his name is Jon Anderson. Jon spoke with us about Yes and his solo career. Q – Jon, you have three children who are all in music…Deborah, Damion and Jade. You must be very proud. They must’ve liked what you were doing. A – My children are very special. They are my teachers and my dreamers. They don’t think anything about singing, writing and such.…

It could be said that there is not another band in Progressive Rock history who has stayed at the top of its game 38 years after their beginning like Yes. To celebrate the group’s long standing career and contribution to the music world, Eagle Eye Media, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Eagle Rock Entertainment, released the DVD “Yes Live At Montreux 2003”. To talk to us about Yes is group member Chris Squire, a man who wrote the book on Progressive Rock. Q – Chris, I’m actually old enough to remember…

“Wayfaring Sons” (M.C.A. Records) marked the debut of the Colin Hay Band. You may remember Colin Hay as lead singer of the early 80’s group – Men At Work. On his own and out front again, Colin Hay once again prepares to take the music world by storm. Q – Colin, where do you call home these days, Australia or someplace in the U.S.? A – Well, home really is Melbourne (Australia). That’s where I have a house. My parents and friends are there. I was actually talking to some…