Johnny Winter Interview-2012

Texas blues icon Johnny Winter passed away on July 16, 2014 in his hotel room in Zurich, Switzerland. My final interview with Johnny Winter was on August of 2012.

Darryl Way Interview

British progressive rock & classical music virtuoso Darryl Way has been perfecting his artistry and passion for the electric violin for over four decades. Way recognized that installing pickups underneath the strings of a violin would essentially operate it in the same way that an electric guitar works.

Jesse Colin Young Inteview

I had the incredible pleasure of chatting with Jesse Colin Young recently about … His struggles with Lyme disease…. The Youngbloods … The inception of “Get Together” …The passing of his best friend Jerry Corbitt … Supporting our Vets … Jesse’s sons in the music business … Jesse’s new album … Walking off the ‘Tonight Show with Johnny Carson’ … My infamous ‘Field of Dreams’ wish question and much-much more!

Susanna Hoffs Interview

Susanna Hoffs is the beautiful, talented & iconic vocalist for the commercially successful all- female pop/rock/new wave/ band ‘The Bangles.’ Hoffs angelic and awe-inspiring vocals are definitive on such Bangles classics as …“Manic Monday” (1985 #2 US Billboard Hit), “Walk Like an Egyptian” (1986 #1 US Billboard Hit), “If She Knew What She Wants” (1986 #29 US Billboard Hit), “Hazy Shade of Winter” (1987 #2 US Billboard Hit),and the breathtaking “Eternal Flame” (1988 #1 US Billboard Hit).

Arthur Brown Interview

British theatrical rocker Arthur Brown has influenced innumerable music artists, especially lead singers in bands who searched for an edge or gimmick to enhance their stage presence. ‘Crazy World of Arthur Brown’ and his ensuing band ‘Kingdom Come’ became the creators and his disciples would soon follow suit … Alice Cooper, Peter Gabriel, Kiss, George Clinton, and Marilyn Manson to name just a few.

Dan McCafferty Interview

Scottish Rocker Dan McCafferty has been the quintessential and charismatic frontman for hard rock veterans Nazareth since the bands inception in 1968. McCafferty has fired up live audiences across the globe for 45 years with a heavy dose of undisputed hardcore crooning power. Most recently McCafferty has retired from touring with Nazareth due to a lung disease that makes breathing extremely difficult called COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Andy Summers Interview

Legendary ‘Police’ guitarist Andy Summers and Rob Giles of the Los Angeles based indie/pop/ rock outfit, ‘The Rescues’ have joined forces to form an incredible new rock group called ‘Circa Zero.’ With the new band comes a brilliant new CD entitled ‘Circus Hero.’ The new release is brimming with virtuosity and rock and roll tenacity!

Chris Thompson Interview

I had the great pleasure of chatting with Chris Thompson about his incredible new album ‘Toys & Dishes’… the inception of “Blinded by the Light”… Manfred Mann’s Earth Band … touring… and much-much more.

Jack Bruce Interview

Jack Bruce is the esteemed bassist, lead vocalist, and songwriter for an array of legendary bands and distinguished musicians. Most notably, Bruce was a key member with the British rock power trio Cream which featured Eric Clapton (guitars, vocals), Ginger Baker (drums, vocals) and Jack Bruce (bass guitar, lead vocals). Bruce handled most of the lead vocalist and songwriting duties for Cream, recognized as one of the most revered groups in rock history.

Ian Anderson Interview

I interviewed Jethro Tull legend Ian Anderson on Tuesday, March 18th and our conversation transposed into something exceptional and quite monumental. Our in-depth discussion covered an array of atypical and riveting topics concerning… World issues, Politics, Human sustainability, The Bible, Religion, Jesus Christ, David Cameron, Barack Obama, Tony Snow, Our Vets, Ian’s family heritage, Commercial airline piloting , UFO’s … and then of course about the music…

Judy Collins Interview

Judy Collins, the award-winning singer and songwriter has been captivating audiences across the globe for over five decades. Collins would rather not dwell on past successes and glory because she tenaciously plans for what’s coming up next. Judy challenges herself daily by asking … did I practice today, have I written in my journals, have I written any new songs, when’s the next show? Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Lou Gramm Interview

Lou Gramm will forever be recognized as the golden voice of Foreigner. Not for the current imitation band led by its only original member Mick Jones, but recognized for fronting Foreigner, one of the most popular and successful rock ‘n’ roll bands in history. Read the entire interview with Foreigner legendary lead singer Lou Gramm in my next book ...'SAVING ROCK AND ROLL'

Joe Bonsall Interview

The legacy of The Oak Ridge Boys reaches way back to World War II. The original group was called the Oak Ridge Quartet and performed faithfully at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. They quickly earned recognition as one of the top drawing Gospel groups in the U.S.A. The group managed to sustain a steady following of faithful fans and followers over the next several Read the entire interview with The Oak Ridge Boys legendary singer Joe Bonsall in my next book 'SAVING ROCK AND ROLL'

Wayne Swinny Interview

An exciting new chapter has been written in the Saliva saga that entails a sensational new singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, a brilliant new CD that may be their finest recording to date, a new record label, and the launch of a new tour. Saliva is back with rock ‘n’ roll vengeance! Read my latest interview with Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny in my next book... 'SAVING ROCK AND ROLL'

Michael Pinder Interview

Michael Pinder was affectionately labeled “Micky the Moonboy” as a youth for his preoccupation of the moon, stars, music and electronics. But who could have predicted that a silly nickname perhaps more suited for a sci-fi cartoon superhero would actually forecast his destiny. Pinder’s fascination with the cosmos and a life-changing realization that we are not alone in the universe Read my latest interview with The Moody Blues legend Michael Pinder in my next book 'SAVING ROCK AND ROLL'

Petula Clark Interview

Internationally renowned singer, actress, and composer Petula Clark has been exquisitely entertaining audiences since she was a child performing for the troops during World War II. Clark has sold more than 68 million records. She’s recorded over 1000 songs while landing 15 U.S. Top 40 hits and two #1 hits. She’s charted an astounding 159 recordings worldwide. Read my exclusive with legendary pop music singer Petula Clark in my next book ...'SAVING ROCK AND ROLL'

Geoff Downes Interview

Virtuoso keyboardist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Geoff Downes has been legitimizing the art of great music since the inception of The Buggles with Trevor Horn in 1977. Downes symphonic savvy has allowed him to venture into multiple musical genres while perpetuating Prog- Rock prominence as the illustrious keyboardist for supergroups YES and Asia. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... 'SAVING ROCK AND ROLL'

Tony Joe White Interview

Raised on a cotton farm in Goodwill, Louisiana and sneaking his daddy’s guitar at night to play the blues, Tony Joe White is a true America icon. White’s passion for the blues became apparent at the age of fifteen after hearing an album by legendary country blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Lightnin’ Hopkins. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Carmine Appice Interview

Brooklyn native Carmine Appice has attained one of the most illustrious rock resumes in music history. The accomplished drummer, singer, and songwriter continues to tour as a key member with classic rock legends Vanilla Fudge and Cactus. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Steve Hackett Interview

British virtuoso guitarist, singer and songwriter Steve Hackett is a musician’s musician. While Hackett’s musical realm is limitless, he is widely renowned for his intricate progressive and classical rock guitar stylings and composition with Genesis. But over the years, Steve Hackett has affectionately embraced numerous musical genres while brilliantly composing, arranging, and recording track after track. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Billy Gibbons Interview

Billy Gibbons and ZZ Top have essentially pioneered its own musical genre since the release of their first studio album in 1971. The band fused hard rock, blues, and Texas boogie into their own unique sound, style, and live performance. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Julian Lennon Interview

Julian Lennon is passionate about his art and empathetic to the perplexities of mankind. Lennon’s ability to actualize consequential lyrical content with enchanting voice and melody is what exemplifies Julian as a pure and gifted artist. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

John Mayall Exclusive

John Mayall is appropriately acknowledged as the “Father” or “Godfather of British Blues.” His magnificent musical journey spans over a half century. Mayall is a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer and bandleader acclaimed for founding and pioneering The Bluesbreakers. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Roger Earl Interview

Roger Earl is the prodigious drummer and founding member for rock & blues legends Foghat. Earl is the only band member to appear on every album that Foghat has ever recorded. Roger Earl’s ingenuity is responsible for embracing and sustaining the Foghat legacy. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Cherie Currie Exclusive

The Runaways original lead singer Cherie Currie returned to the stage for the first time since opening for Joan Jett and The Blackhearts in 2010. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Corky Laing Interview

Canadian powerhouse drummer Corky Laing is essentially associated with rock and roll folklore and as one of the elite drummers in the world. Laing is a longtime member for hard rock/heavy metal giant’s Mountain and the blues-rock power trio of West, Bruce & Laing. But Laing’s musical collaborations are seemingly endless. A list that includes alliances with John Lennon, Jack Bruce, Meat Loaf and Noel Redding. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Melanie Exclusive

Melanie Safka (Melanie) was once hailed as the female Bob Dylan. Her awe-inspiring lyrical connotations were accompanied by her majestic voice and an acoustic guitar. She was a lone entity onstage but radiated a powerful force that became the voice and spirit to one of the most important generations the world will ever know. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Ted Nugent Interview

Guitar slinger, singer and songwriter Ted Nugent is best known in rock and roll folklore as the ‘Motor City Madman’ and over the decades has magnanimously personified the title and reputation. Nugent has managed to circularize himself to the world in one way or another … from his rock and roll virtuosity, to his hunting craftsmanship, to his extreme patriotic views and passion. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Gary Wright Interview

Gary Wright is a celestial keyboard virtuoso, idyllic songwriter, and vocalist with powerful soulful pipes. Wright is an innovator of the synthesizer and over the years has managed to condense his many synthesized melodies into a single keyboard strapped around his neck. Wright founded the British rock group Spooky Tooth and would later become most recognized for his hit singles “Dream Weaver” & “Love Is Alive.” Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Burton Cummings Interview

Burton Cummings is the legendary voice, songwriter, and keyboardist for Canada’s own classic rock superstars The Guess Who. Although the group has had numerous personnel changes throughout the years, the most prominent members have been Burton Cummings and guitarist Randy Bachman. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Billy Cobham Exclusive

Jazz and jazz fusion musician, composer, and bandleader Billy Cobham has for decades been respected as one of the greatest drummer’s on the planet. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Dave Davies Interview

Dave Davies, guitar extraordinaire, vocalist and songwriter of The Kinks, is the founding member for the most precocious and critical bands in rock and roll history. The Kinks materialized musically in 1964 during the global hysteria of the British Invasion. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Mike Love Interview

Mike Love is the high-spirited singer, songwriter and founding member for perhaps the greatest and most cherished rock bands in the U.S.A., The Beach Boys. Since the group’s inception in 1961, Mike Love has been The Beach Boy’s quintessence lyricist and showman. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Chuck Negron Interview

Chuck Negron is the discernible voice and founding member for American rock legends Three Dog Night. Between 1969 and 1975, the group spawned (21) consecutive Billboard Top 40 hits with (3) reaching the number one spot. The group generated twelve straight gold albums and sold nearly 50 million records by late 1975. Nobody sold more records or concert tickets during this period than Three Dog Night. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Ian Gillan Exclusive

Ian Gillan is the legendary charismatic frontman for one of the greatest bands in rock and roll history. Deep Purple is essentially known for its hard rock pulse. Its musical schemes have encompassed progressive rock, blues, R&B and even jazz, but the ingenuity of Deep Purple has never been more evident than on its latest release entitled, Now What?! Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Mick Box Interview

Legendary British guitarist Mick Box has devotedly performed with his quintessential hard rock band Uriah Heep for nearly 45 years. Box is the only original member of the band that remains since its inception in 1969, but the mastery of Uriah Heep endures while preserving its rightful place in rock and roll folklore. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Marky Ramone Interview

Brooklyn native Marky Ramone is known best for his high-powered drumming and streetwise tenacity with legendary rock and roll punkers the Ramones. But the Marc Bell/ Marky Ramone ‘Dust to Punk’ transformation is an amazing story that most are not familiar with. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Robin Trower Interview

Robin Trower has everlastingly mesmerized rock enthusiasts across the planet with his intricate heavy rock and blues harmonics. The master of the Stratocaster recently released roots and branches an inventive mix of cover tunes spotlighting Robin’s favorite R&B, blues and early rock ‘n’ roll classics compiled with several explosive new tracks of Trower material. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Lita Ford Interview

Lita Ford is unmistakably a modern age pioneer for women electric guitarists. Her amazing hard rock/ heavy metal skills have been respected and epitomized for generations. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Roger Hodgson Interview

Roger Hodgson’s inspirational lyrics, enchanting vocals and virtuoso musicianship continue to astound audiences worldwide. Hodgson’s distinctive voice and profound musical arrangements have spawned numerous 'Top 40 Hits' for classic rock music legends Supertramp. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Eric Burdon Interview

Eric Burdon is legendary for his explosive soulful vocal deliberations in many shapes and forms. As kids we idolized him as a merciless rock and roll superhero who we all wanted to secretly mirror. The British Invasion certainly had its share of coolness but The Animals entered the realm of badass. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Tom Johnston Interview

The Doobie Brothers are one of those bands that we’ve depended on, year after year, and expect to see performing invariably at outdoor music festivals, pavilions, arenas, casinos and bike week events across the nation. The group has been exhilarating audiences for decades yet appear timeless onstage. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

John Kay Exclusive

John Kay, the legendary frontman behind the dark shades for classic rock monsters Steppenwolf is definitely not your prototypic ‘Rock Star’ by any means. In fact, a major motion picture should be developed documenting his thrilling exploits before and after becoming a member of one of the greatest bands in rock music history. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Pete Best Exclusive

Over the years, there’s been speculation and even conspiracy theories to why original Beatles drummer Pete Best was fired by manager Brian Epstein. On August 16th, 1962, Best was permanently replaced by Rory Storm and the Hurricanes drummer Ritchie Starkey (Ringo Starr). Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Dr John Interview

Malcolm John “Mac” Rebennack, Jr. is not exactly a household name, but Dr. John, the Nite Tripper, or Dr. John Creaux, are the distinguished stage names for a man whose musical genius inspired generations of musicians and enthusiasts. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Jim Dandy Interview

Black Oak Arkansas (population 286 as of the 2000 census) was the hometown of Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, one of the most flamboyant lead singers in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Paul Kantner Exclusive

Paul Kantner is recognized worldwide for his innovations to the San Francisco music scene as the psychedelic captain for Jefferson Airplane. After the Airplane disbanded, a savvy Kantner created a parallel rock band, perhaps to mimic a parallel universe, but using a slight deviation from the original trademark. Henceforth, Jefferson Starship is launched. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Peter Rivera Interview

Peter Rivera is the original voice and beat of Rare Earth, a very hip band of musicians that played an incredible mix of music comprised of rock, funk, soul, and psychedelic fusion. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Annie Haslam Interview

Since the bands earliest incarnation, the progressive rock ingenuity of Renaissance has been artistically mesmerizing audiences with experimental rock infused by a classical motif. And since 1971, the haunting five-octave range vocalizations for Renaissance have been alluringly characterized by Bolton, Lancashire’s Annie Haslam. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Mark Farner Interview

Mark Farner was the inspirational leader for the hard rock band Grand Funk Railroad. The band along with Black Sabbath is considered to be the Grandfathers of Heavy Metal music. The string of hits that the band produced included “We’re An American Band,” “I’m Your Captain,” “Heartbreaker,” “Footstompin’ Music,” “Mean Mistreater,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Some Kind of Wonderful” and “The Loco-Motion” to name only a few. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL

Colin Young Interview

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Gregg Rolie Interview

Gregg Rolie was the epitome of genius when it came to creating and fronting monumental rock groups. But he also perfected the art of cool as lead singer for the Latin Rock/Jazz Fusion band Santana and the Progressive Rock band Journey. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Mark Lindsay Interview

Paul Revere & the Raiders heroic Lead Singer /Songwriter/Producer - Mark Lindsay has impacted the music world in so many memorable ways. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

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Tommy Roe Exclusive

When recollecting those perpetual hit makers of the ‘60s, singer/songwriter Tommy Roe’s accomplishments are among the elite of the music industry. Tommy Roe wrote and recorded (6) Top 10 hits between 1962 -1969, more than any other solo American artist, including (11) Top 40 hits, (4) certified gold singles, and (2) #1 Hits. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Jim McCarty Interview

I spent a delightful Thursday afternoon chatting on Skype with legendary drummer Jim McCarty. McCarty is a gifted songwriter and a brilliant drummer who is best known as a founding member for British Invasion rockers The Yardbirds and also for pioneering progressive rock with his band Renaissance. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Mark Volman Interview

The Turtles were one of the most unprecedented bands of the swinging psychedelic sixties. Despite the accustomed music biz entanglements with management and record executives (White Whale records) the group’s aptitude for creating idealistic feel-good music pacified millions during turbulent times. The Turtles have sold over 60-million records worldwide and remain a mainstay on classic hits radio. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Candice Night

CANDICE NIGHT is the enchanting singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, for the medieval folk rock group Blackmore’s Night. Candice was raised on Long Island, New York and began a modeling career at the age of twelve, appearing in print ads, commercials, and promotions at trade shows into her 20s. She hosted a rock show at a local Long Island radio station which helped transform her destiny. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Maria Muldaur Interview

Maria Muldaur continues to sing, record, develop, produce, and amaze audiences by covering American Roots music. Her eclectic musical styles have included gospel, R&B, jazz, and big-band. Maria has also recorded several award-winning children’s albums. But it’s apparent that her favorite genre is the blues. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Tom Rush Interview

American folk and blues raconteur Tom Rush has been captivating audiences with his deep- rooted acoustic stylings and musical repartee for over a half century. And there is still nothing more profound then witnessing the simplicity of a lone performer onstage with an acoustic guitar and a story to tell. Tom Rush has that rare ability to interpret life stories in its most traditional and purest form. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Henry McCullough Interview

Guitarist/songwriter/vocalist/ Henry McCullough may not be a household name but has undeniably imprinted his roots in rock and roll folklore. McCullough’s first band of prominence was spearheaded by (Animals bassist/Hendrix manager) Chas Chandler. The band (Eire Apparent) toured with legendary performers such as The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Move, and Pink Floyd. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Susanna Hoffs Interview

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Dan McCafferty Interview

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Andy Summers Interview

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Jann Klose Interview

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Chris Thompson Interview

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Jack Bruce Interview

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Ian Anderson Interview

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Judy Collins Interview

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Joe Lala Interview

Joe Lala died of complications from stage 4 lung cancer. The Tampa native has had a truly amazing music and acting career. He helped form the group Blues Image in 1966, and later scored a huge hit with “Ride Captain Ride” in 1970. He was also a member of Stephen Stills incredible band Manassas, and the blues rock band PG&E. And that was just the beginning. I was very fortunate to chat with Joe back in 2011. Read the entire interview in my next book entitled... "SAVING ROCK AND ROLL"

Joe Bonsall Interview

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Wayne Swinny Interview

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Micheal Pinder Interview

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Petula Clark Interview

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Geoff Downes Interview

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Tony Joe White Interview

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Carmine Appice Interview

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Steve Hackett Interview

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Billy Gibbons Interview

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Julian Lennon Interview

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Greg Lake Interview

Greg Lake was the voice and guitar for two of the most recognizable progressive rock bands in music history. King Crimson and Emerson Lake & Palmer were archetypes for British musicians transforming rock and roll into labyrinthine musical arrangements influenced by classical and jazz. Progressive rock groups devised “concept albums” revealing epic stories, fantasy and life’s truths. Read the entire interview in Ray's next book entitled... "Saving Rock and Roll"

Tom Johnston Interview

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Jann Klose Interview

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John Kay Interview

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Dr John Interview

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Joey Molland Interview

In 1969, British rock band Badfinger and Apple Records launched what should have become … one of the most successful unions in rock history. Read the entire interview in Ray's next book entitled... "Saving Rock and Roll"

Billy J Kramer Interview

Billy J. Kramer, the British Invasion crooner and Merseybeat legend generally associated with The Dakotas, is on an incessant and heartfelt crusade to land Brian Epstein into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Brian Epstein was both Kramer’s friend and manager. Read the entire interview in Ray's next book entitled... "Saving Rock and Roll"

Jim Dandy Interview

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Gino Vannelli

Internationally renowned singer and composer Gino Vannelli is most recognized for his blue-eyed soulful harmonies and alluring sex appeal. But over the years, Vannelli has cultivated his incredible singing voice to master diverse musical styles while continuing to inspire audiences worldwide. Read the entire interview in Ray's next book entitled... "Saving Rock and Roll"

Paul Kantner Interview

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Peter Rivera Interview

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Suzi Quatro Interview

Suzi Quatro is an internationally renowned renaissance woman. Although most of her extraordinary achievements in the arts were celebrated outside the United States, she has left a momentous impression as the original first lady of rock ‘n’ roll. Read the entire interview in Ray's next book entitled... "Saving Rock and Roll"

Annie Haslam Interview

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Tom Johnston Interview

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Henry McCullough Interview

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Tommy James interview

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Tommy Roe Interview

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Roger Fisher Interview

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Pete Best Interview

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Roger McGuinn Interview

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Kim Simmonds Interview

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Andy Timmons Band

Theme from a Perfect World

David Gilmour

First solo album featuring bassist Rick Wills

THE RED PLANET

NEW FROM RICK WAKEMAN

Street Survivors: The True Story Of The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash

Street Survivors: The True Story Of The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash Format: DVD -Available at amazon.com

“The Gibson Sessions” by Larry McCray

“The Gibson Sessions”. This collection of classic songs will rock you to the core. The inclusion of guitar virtuosos Dickie Betts, Derek Trucks, David Hidalgo, and Jimmy Herring

JOE LOUIS WALKER

Blues Comin' On Features guest performances by fellow blues icons Keb' Mo', Eric Gales, and Albert Lee plus Detroit soul singer Mitch Ryder, harmonica virtuoso Lee Oskar, Hot Tuna's Jorma Kaukonen, punk rock vocalist Charlie Harper, legendary session player Waddy Wachtel, and many others.

Shirley King

Blues For A King

Neal Smith

POP 85/95 Legendary ALICE COOPER GROUP drummer Neal Smith has released a new retro pop album.

PInnacle Point

Symphony of Mind

JORMA KAUKONEN

Ain't in No Hurry

MANDOKI SOULMATES

Purchase the new double album by Mandoki Soulmates Living In The Gap + Hungarian Pictures

Black Rain

By Fish on Friday

Little Black Dress

Jonell Mosser with John Hall (Orleans)

Jeff Beck "Live At The Hollywood Bowl"

Jimmy Hall is in the new Jeff Beck "Live At The Hollywood Bowl" DVD and CD!

LAST IN LINE II

Vinny Appice and LAST IN LINE

L.A.GUNS

'CRAWL' The new single

LEE OSKAR HARMONICAS

Lee Oskar Harmonicas was founded in 1983 by harmonica virtuoso Lee Oskar, in collaboration with Tombo Mfg of Japan.

Live album By The Cyrkle

'FULL CYRKLE'

AMBROSIA

Ambrosia: Extended Versions Live

The Notorious Burrito Brothers

By The Burrito Brothers

Blues Image featuring Mike Pinera

TIMELESS

THE TANGENT

PROXY

JAN HAMMER

SEASONS PT. 1

SLY And The Family Stone

Playlist: The Very Best Of Sly & The Family Stone

Inside Out

Phantom Blues Band w/Mike Finnigan

Tommy Bolin and Friends

Great Gypsy Soul Deluxe Edition

TOM RUSH

'V O I C E S"

LEGAL AT LAST

NEW FROM A N V I L

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

Available on Hardcover and E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com

THE SERPENT RINGS

NEW from MAGNUM

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES series one

TRUTHS,CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS THAT SET US FREE by Ray Shasho

BRUCE SUDANO

IN THE GARDEN OF NOVEMBER (NEW SINGLE)

Purchase Off the Peg

bespoke memoirs of a bass player The Autobiography by Dave Pegg & Nigel Schofield at amazon.com

Don Felder

American Rock 'N' Roll

The Archivist

Coming soon by Rex Pickett

He Saw it Comin'

Jack Russell's Great White

The Lost Beach Boy

By David Marks and Jon Stebbins

QUIET RIOT

HOLLYWOOD COWBOYS available at amazon.com

THE MOTELS

The Last Few Beautiful Days available at amazon.com

THE SMITHEREENS

COVERS

Myles Goodwyn

Friends Of The Blues 2

THE BABYS

ANTHOLOGY 2 COMING BEGINNING OF 2020

Just Kool Champagne

By Robert Kool Bell

Dionne Warwick

'She's Back' Latest Release

REKIHNDLED

BY THE GREG KIHN BAND

JOHN FORD COLEY

ECLECTIC -2CD'S WITH NEW MUSIC

FRANK MARINO LONG AWAITED DVD

LIVE AT THE AGORA THEATRE

Inside Out

By Bernard Fowler

Detroit Breakout!

By the Legendary Mitch Ryder

Fire And Grace

By Alliance

Rosalie Cunningham

New Solo release by Prog Rock Diva Rosalie Cunningham

soultime

SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES

By Danny Goldberg

Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain

UNDERDOG HEROES

BLACK OAK ARKANSAS

Living the Dream by Uriah Heep

Uriah Heep

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Limited three CD edition. Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this album from the legendary British band led by Bill Nelson.

Among My Souvenirs: The Real Story

by Connie Francis (Author), Ron Roberts (Editor)

Vintage Years -Wishbone Ash

Vintage Years 1970-1991 Limited Edition Box Set, Wishbone Ash 30 Audio CD's

Fortaleza Russell Bizzett (Artist)

NEW from Jazz Drummer Russell Bizzett

DARKLIGHT

NEW FROM 'SURVIVOR' LEGEND DAVE BICKLER

By Dennis Coffey

Guitars, Bars, and Motown Superstars

Stick It! by Carmine Appice

Stick It! My Life of Sex, Drums, and Rock 'n' Roll by Carmine Appice (Author), Rod Stewart (Foreword), Ian Gittins (Contributor)

Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus

ALBUM FEATURING THE BEST & WORLD-RENOWNED GUITARISTS

STRAWBS

The Ferryman's Curse By The Strawbs

AIR SUPPLY

Live In Hong Kong

by Tim Reid and Tom Dreesen

Tim and Tom: An American Comedy in Black and White

Nobody Told Me by John Mayall

Nobody Told Me, the new studio album from Blues Hall of Fame member, John Mayall boasts an impressive and diverse list of guest guitarists, all personal favorites of Mayall’s including Todd Rundgren, Little Steven Van Zandt of The E Street Band, Alex Lifeson from Rush, Joe Bonamassa, Larry McCray and Carolyn Wonderland who will be joining the band on tour.

New book 2019

Rock Doc Paperback – January 28, 2019 by Neil Ratner MD (Author)

My World -Brand new single!

My World by Empty Trail

Bare

Bare by Empty Trail

Come and Get Your Love

Come and Get Your Love: A Celebratory Ode to Redbone (1939-Present) Paperback – March 17, 2017 by Pat Vegas (Author), Jim Hoffmann (Contributor)

Hundred Seventy Split /Leo Lyons

Tracks Hundred Seventy Split

Robert Berry and Keith Emerson

Purchase the latest album from Robert Berry and Keith Emerson entitled 3.2 The Rules Have Changed at amazon.com

The Paul Nelson Band

Purchase the latest album from The Paul Nelson Band entitled BADASS GENERATION at amazon.com

SwitHeart

SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit

By Renaissance

A Symphonic Journey DVD

Curved air

Purchase the Second Album 2 DISC EXPANDED EDITION ESOTERIC RECORDINGS NEW EXPANDED 2 DISC (CD / DVD) EDITION OF THE CLASSIC 1971 ALBUM BY CURVED AIR

Dissolution by The Pineapple Thief

Prog rock's latest sensations!

John Lodge

Live from Birmingham: The 10,000 Light Years Tour

BLUEPRINT

By Stephen Bishop

Nonpoint new album

X [Explicit] (Deluxe Edition) Nonpoint

BACK TO THE ROCK II

Greg X.Volz and Classic Petra CPR Band

EDDIE 'DEVIL BOY'TURNER

Naked... In Your Face Eddie Turner & Trouble Twins

RUPERT HOLMES LATEST RELEASE

Songs That Sound Like Movies: Complete Epic Recordings Import, Box Set Rupert Holmes Format: Audio CD

Blindside by Jock Bartley

Release Date: December 13, 2007 Label: Winged Horse Records

Mark Andes latest album

Real World Magic By Mark Andes

Whips and Roses by Tommy Bolin

Original Release Date: April 25, 2006 Release Date: June 15, 2018

Shade by Living Colour

Purchase Living Colour’s latest release Shade at amazon.com

Michael Des Barres

The Key to the Universe by Michael Des Barres

New EP by MELANIE

MELANIE -Ragamuffin

The Berggren Kerslake Band

The Sun Has Gone Hazy

GUILTY OF INNOCENCE

BY JOE DENINZON & STRATOSPHEERIUS

CANDLEBOX

'Disappearing In Airports' available now at amazon.com

URIAH HEEP

THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION

Negron Generations

Descent job by Chuck and his girls. Interesting to hear the old TDN recordings

85 BPM By Alannah Myles

Latest album by Alannah Myles

STEVE HUNTER NEW RELEASE!

BEFORE THE LIGHTS GO OUT

New Release!

The World of Captain Beefheart Nona Hendryx & Gary Lucas

WITCHY FEELIN' BY SAVOY BROWN

NEW RELEASE BY KIM SIMMONDS AND SAVOY BROWN

POWER OF PEACE

THE ISLEY BROTHERS AND SANTANA

FUN PARTY SPLASH-NEW SINGLE

CINDY BLACKMAN SANTANA

'BAD OLD WORLD' BY HONEY WEST

BAD OLD WORLD by HONEY WEST is available to purchase at amazon.com

GENTLE GIANT-THREE PIECE SUITE

GENTLE GIANT: THREE PIECE SUITE release on CD, BluRay, and Vinyl on September 29th on SoulFood Music.

'ALL TOLD’ By Roger Fisher

Purchase ‘ALL TOLD’ the latest album by Roger Fisher & the Human Tribe at amazon.com

White Knight album

TODD RUNDGREN -WHITE KNIGHT

Lost & Found 1972-1973

By Captain Beyond

SUZI QUATRO

Girl From Detroit City Import

Cobham Spectrum 40

Spectrum 40 Live Audio CD Billy Cobham (Artist)

'In the Groove' By Jim Messina

To purchase 'In The Groove' with Special Guest Rusty Young visit www.jimmessina.bandcamp.com

Ken Hensley LIVE & FIRE

New life to old classics, and some quality New tracks as well,

Bobby Kimball

We're Not In Kansas Anymore-New Solo Release

BINKY WOMACK -WOMACK STYLE

“Womack Style” is the latest album project from Binky Womack, a member of one of the most iconic music families of all time.

Marilyn Mccoo & Billy Davis Jr. Live

Up, Up and Away…How We Found Love, F

This book goes behind the closed doors of pain and emptiness to the dawning of the truth in their lives. Practical and personal, Two Lives, One Heart will encourage even the most jaded reader.

Still The One: A Rock'n'Roll Journey

Titled after John’s best-known song, Still the One: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Journey to Congress and Back is ultimately an ode to engagement in creating a better world.

The Outlaws Legacy Live

NEW LIVE ALBUM BY THE OUTLAWS

Lame Brain: My Journey Back to Real

A multi-platinum rock star’s life meets an unexpected detour when a bump on the head reveals itself to be a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Little by Little- People I’ve Known

Rich Little has an exciting new book out entitled Little by Little- People I’ve Known and Been-

THE BEATLES WORLD WAR II

Purchase “The Beatles and WWII” “The best collection of Beatles covers in a film EVER” at www.gonzomultimedia.com or amazon.com

'Make Some Noise' The Dead Daisies

The new album by The Dead Daisies

THE BABYS -NEW RELEASE

I’ll Have Some of That

THE ROMANTICS

“Up From The Rubble”

JANET ROBBINS

I Hear Crow: Solo Piano Improvisation & Composition

FOGHAT

UNDER THE INFLUENCE

LUCIE ARNAZ-LATIN ROOTS

A new record from TV star, Broadway performer, and daughter of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. * Culled from 20 successful years of concerts around the world. * Arrangements by Ron Abel and Billy Stritch. * Includes some Spanish translations by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Oscar Huijelos. * Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil have written new, additional lyrics to their hit "Blame It On The Bossa Nova."

Albert Castiglia: BIG DOG

Released in 2016 on Ruf Records, Big Dog confirms that Albert is a different breed to the lightweights who dominate the modern music scene.

AndersonPonty Band

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER -NEW RELEASE!

FUTURE NOSTALGIA BY THE SHEEPDOGS

Trends come and go, styles fall in and out of fashion, but The Sheepdogs remain steadfast in their commitment to rock n’ roll excellence.

RADIO EXILE

In the post era of the FM dominated airwaves comes a new generation of classic rock, RADIO EXILE.

STEREOPTICON

On January 8th, 2016 guitarist Gary Lucas and singer Jann Klose released 10 songs they’ve collaborated on the past three years. Their new release STEREOPTICON was recorded in New York City’s premiere analog studio The Maid’s Room in September 2014 and June 2015.

MEMOIRS of Bright Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd legendary guitarist David Gilmour's ex wife Ginger Gilmour latest novel

FLEISHEREI By Gary Lucas

The long-awaited GARY LUCAS’ FLEISCHEREI: MUSIC FROM MAX FLEISCHER CARTOONS. It's music from Max Fleischer's Betty Boop and Popeye cartoons.

BETH HART-BETTER THAN HART

It simply doesn’t get better than Beth Hart’s, self written and composed, ‘Better Than Home.’

VINNIE MOORE-AERIAL VISIONS

The long awaited new album from the legendary guitarist has been released on Mind's Eye Music and is entitled “Aerial Visions’.

Intelligent Music Project III

Intelligent Music Project III – TOUCHING THE DIVINE … features session aces Simon Phillips (drums and percussion), Nathan East (bass),Tim Pierce (guitars), and the remarkable voices of John Payne (ex-Asia) and Toto`s Joseph Williams bringing their own flavor to all 14 equally outstanding pieces in the album.

BACK TO STEEL By Martin Barre

Martin Barre has announced the release of his sixth and most important solo album to date. Back to Steel celebrates the guitarist’s 50-year career with a return to his roots of steel strings and electric guitars released through Garage Records.

Chris Thompson'JUKEBOX'

Jukebox - The Ultimate Collection 1975-2015 by Chris Thompson

Claudette King 'We're Onto Something

Possessing as much flash as her father, BB King, The Bluz Queen spews her newest singles from her CD "We're Onto something" fusing a feisty mixture of Blues and POP earning her the golden thumbs up from comrades in the industry.

Billy Sherwood-Divided By One

BILLY SHERWOOD is the current bass player in the band YES. Billy is also the founder of the progressive rock band CIRCA with original Yes keyboardist Tony Kaye. And So On is the band’s third release and greatest innovative achieveme

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The Moraz Alban Project Patrick Moraz and Greg Alban

GOT TO GET BACK

Latest album by Bruce Kulick and KKB

Rags & Classics

Dave Edmunds recently released album entitled ‘Rags & Classics’ via the MVD Entertainment Group.

Soul Ballads

David Clayton-Thomas ....Covers of all-time soul-classics including songs by Ray Charles, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke and many others.

Combo

David Clayton-Thomas returns to lead his Toronto based "Combo" through some of the greatest songs of all time.

'Engelbert Calling'

Engelbert Humperdinck's highly anticipated and critically-acclaimed double-CD entitled… “Engelbert Calling” which features incredible duets with some of the world’s most recognized names in music.

'American Stranger' by Lunden Reign

The album's concept is a complete story from end to end. It was designed to be a sort of 'rock opera' about intolerance and those willing to stand up to it as well as those it's destroying. Lunden Reign has also signed a distribution deal for American Stranger with Cleopatra Records in Los Angeles.

'The Magnificent Moodies'

The Moody Blues 50th Anniversary re-mastered release -‘The Magnificent Moodies’ –Esoteric Recordings (Cherry Red Records) An Official (Deluxe 2 CD) 50th Anniversary Edition of the Moody Blues debut album is now available. Re-mastered from the first generation master tapes, along with all the singles the band recorded between 1964 and 1966. Notably, this collection includes 29 previously unreleased bonus tracks.

'Tits 'N Ass' from Golden Earring

Latest release from Golden Earring

Trini Lopez

-Exhibit Records announces the release of a Special 50th Anniversary Numbered Limited Edition album of 'Trini Lopez At PJ’S'

DARRYL WAY

‘Children of the Cosmos’ -New Release

Keith Emerson & Greg Lake

Keith Emerson & Greg Lake –‘Live from Manticore Hall’

'Super Session'

AL KOOPER-MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD- STEPHEN STILLS 'Super Session' (Hybrid Multichannel SACD)- Remastered

JULIAN LENNON

'Everything Changes' -New Release

TONY JOE WHITE

'Hoodoo' -Latest Release

SALIVA

'Rise Up' -Latest Release

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS

'Boys Night Out' -New Release

IAN ANDERSON

'Homo Erraticus' -New Release

JACK BRUCE

'Silver Rails' -New Release

CHRIS THOMPSON

'Toys & Dishes' -New Release

ANDY SUMMERS/CIRCA ZERO

'Circus Hero' -Latest Release

NAZARETH

'Rock 'N' Roll Telephone' -New Release

THE CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN

'Zim Zam Zim' -New Release

John Mayall Latest

John Mayall 'A Special Life- New Release

Randy Bachman

Randy Bachman 'Every Song Tells A Story'

Mary Sarah and Friends

'BRIDGES'