Musician
Crasio, feels Rock (defined as a subset of Rock 'n' Roll)
started in November of 1964 with the opening feedback on "I Feel
Fine" by the Beatles and ended when Kurt Cobain pulled the trigger
on April 8, 1993.
"Musician" was my favorite
rock magazine. (click link for list of issues and articles)
Rolling Stone had good interviews but they didn't go far enough into the creative process. Guitar
Player and Guitar World dealt with too much equipment and not enough of the artist. Musician had all the best interviewers too. When you read a 'Musician' interview you
felt you got to know the artist in question. I subscribed from 1980 until
1993. I held the magazines for a year or two and then cut out the
articles I liked. I thought about throwing all of them away, but decided to share the best of my clippings. Due to the nature of how
they were stored, transcribed and edited, I don't have dates and credit
for everything.
I've worked on this project in fits and starts. I cleaned up the
OCR (optical charactor recognition) as best I could but at some point
it got to be too much. So you may have to use your imagination when reading.
The original photos may also be missing or out of order as I didn't label
them. The same applies to the dates. If there is a Month and/or
date then it's probably accurate. If it's just a year then I guessing.
Laurie Anderson
I first saw Laurie Anderson perform "Oh Superman" on USA Network's "Night Flight". I thought she was interesting. My friend thought she was too and bought the "Big Science" album. Later I bought him the full "United States Live" 5-LP set. She is perfect when you're in the mood for something funny and/or weird.
- Musician, April 1984 by Joshua Baer, and two photos by Deborah Feingold. Joshua and Laurie talk about here songwriting process, and live performances. A side bar on Performance Art, and a biographical sidebar.
- Musician, December 1989 John Diliberto interviews Laurie about the songs on her new album "Strange Angels". equipment list
The Bangles
My favorite girl band. Great songs and good performances. All four girls write songs and sing. Susanne Hoffs seems like the leader but they all play their part. Their first album "All Over The Place" was stylistically like the Beatles "Revolver", so I played it a lot. The two follow up albums, "Different Light" and "Everything" are also very good.
- 1983 Bangles Susanna Hoffs talks about the indie scene in LA. I don't think this is from Musician.
- Musician, May 1986 by Mark Rowland and one photo by BC Kagan. Mark talks to the band about the "Different Light" album and there is a peice called "The Ten Commandments of 80s Rock", which is cute. equipment list
Big Country
One of my favorite bands. Similar to U2, but where U2 is from Ireland, Big Country is from Scotland. Big Country never achieved the popularity of U2 but their songs were just as good, and their playing just as inventive. "Buffalo Skinners" was probably the best album released in the '90s.
Boston
Like every other teenager in the late 70s I fell hard for Boston's thick heavy sound. I got the first album (twice) and couldn't wait for the second album "Don't Look Back". I almost went to see them live in Bismarck, but I had finals. It was a long wait for the third album. By the fourth album "Walk On" the band became Tom Scholz' solo vehicle- I guess it always was, but the songs are more hit and miss.
- Musician 1983 The magazine talks with Tom Scholz about his "Rockman" walkman like guitar amp and also his legal battles with CBS.
- Musician, January 1987 Jock Baird lays out the bands legal wranglings with CBS records. He also takes a look at Boston's third album "Third Stage". equipment list
David Bowie
I'm not a big fan of David Bowie, but there are periods where I really like what he's doing. Over the years I've managed to listen to most of his album. I recommend the 4-CD boxset.
T-Bone Burnett
T-Bone Burnett has some very cool solo albums, and he has also done some great work as a producer. I first saw Burnett when he opened for The Who in 1982 with Mick Ronson on guitar.
- Musician 1985 Bill Flanagan interviews Burnett about producing Elvis Costello and other. They also discuss performances, and he solo albums.
Kate Bush
I don't care for her earlier work but I like everything since "The Whole Story". She writes some amazing songs. The emotional content of the lyrics and music are her strong suit.
Jim Carroll
I saw Jim Carroll on ABC's Fridays and had to get the album. Strong rock and roll married to edgy poetry- it was a good fit. Carroll's second album, "Dry Dreams" wasn't quite as strong but the third one "I Write Your Name" was. His books "The Basketball Diaries" and "Living At The Movies" are also very good reads. I read the first on a flight from New York to LA. The book was so good the flight seem to take no time.
- Musician, February 1981 interview with Laura Fissinger about his first album "Catholic Boy" and the book "The Basketball Diaries". One photo.
- Penthouse, March 1981 interview with John Milward about his life, his art, and his addiction. One photo.
The Cars, and Ric Ocasek
I first heard The Cars at Mother's Records. At first I didn't think much of the LP but as it played I found I really enjoyed it. I bought it that day- this was the only time I recall buying a record because it was playing in the store. I bought every album by the Cars since then and all of Ric Ocasek's solo albums. I like his cool detached lyrics and interesting rock arrangements. Ben Orr, the Cars' bass player is one of my favorite singers.
The Clash
The best 'punk' band to come from Britian during the summer of 1976. Great songs: political lyrics and edgy rock music. When they got along Mick Jones and Joe Strummer complimented each other very well.
- Musician, July 1981 interview with Mick Jones about recording Sandanista, outside quotes from other band members. two photos
- Musician 1982ca Mikal Gilmore interviews Mick Jones and Joe Strummer about recording Combat Rock. one photo
- Musician 1982ca Anthony DeCurtis reviews the "Combat Rock" Tour.
Elvis Costello
My sister's favorite artist. I've been a fan since his second album. I love his early work and most of his other material: more the rockers than the ballads, but I take Costello on a song by song basis now.
- Musician, 1983ca Timothy White interviews Elvis about writing and recording "Punching The Clock". two photos
- Musician, March 1986 interview by Bill Fanagan ranging over Costello's entire career and recording his new album "King Of America", two photos, sidebar interview with producer T-Bone Burnett, and equipment list.
- Musician, March 1989 a long interview with Mark Rowland about recordin the "Spike" album. one photos, Sidebar by Declan McManus with a song-by-song explaination of "Spike", and equipment list.
Cowboy Junkies
I've been a big fan since I saw the band on "Austin City Limits" and picked up "The Trinity Sessions". I think Margo is very pretty too, with a sexy voice, even when she whispers.
- Musician, June 1990 interview with Margo & Michael Timmons and Kris Kristofferson they talk about songwriting and performing. Two photos and equipment list
- Rolling Stone various interviews and concert reviews from Rolling Stone and Musician with photos of Margo and the band.
The Doors
I read the Danny Sugarman book, "No One Here Gets Out Alive" and started building my Doors collection. By the time I was done I had all their albums. My sister had Morrison's poster on her wall. Even the music is good. I never took it too seriously although I had the Fyre boots and a weird leather hat.
- Musician, September 1981 A very long set of writing starting off with...
- An overview of the sudden Doors revivial by Lester Bangs with excerpts from Jerry Hopkins and Daniel Sugarman's book, "No One Here Gets Out Alive".
- Irwyn Greif, a psychic, looks at photos and gives his take on the band?!
- Pete Fornatale interviews with Ray Manzarek, the band's keyboard player about the early history of Jim Morrison and the band.
- Vic Garbarini talks with Paul Rothschild about producing the band in the studio.
- What is a Shaman? a sidebar
- equipment list
The Eagles, and Don Henley
I always liked listening to the Eagles on the radio but I didn't start buying their albums until much later- about the time the band broke up. I like Henley's solo albums but I don't listen to them as often as I did.
- Musician, 1985ca Timothy White talks with Don Henley and Danny Korchmar about recording the "Building The Perfect Beast" album. one photo and equipment list
- Musician, October 1989 Bill Flanagan interviews Don Henley about his life, his writing process, The Eagles and his solo career. One photos and equipment list. The OCR is particularly bad on this scan.
Eurythmics
The best British new wave/synthesizer band. Very inventive music and Annie has a beautiful voice. I have all their albums and Annie's solo albums.
Fleetwood Mac, and Lindsey Buckingham
Mick Fleetwood is my favorite drummer, and Lindsey is one of the best song writers and song arrangers. Stevie Nicks writes some great songs as does Christie McVie. The band's "Tusk" album usually ends up in my top five list. I've seen both Fleetwood Mac and Lindsey perform live. I like the early blues material with Peter Green, the hard pop sides with Bob Welch, but the Nicks/Buckingham era is the best. I've spent a lot of time with those albums.
- Musician, June 1981 Lindsey talks about his role in Fleetwood Mac, recording "Tusk" and acting as a producer. He talks about songwriting and recording with Dan Forte. equipment list
- Musician, 1984ca Sam Graham takes with Lindsey about writing and recording "Go Insane", his second solo album, the toll Fleetwood Mac took on his mental health. One photo and equipment list
- Musician, February 1989 Timothy White writes a long peice outlining the history of the band and detailing the events that led up to Lindsey Buckingham leaving the band. equipment list
- Rolling Stone, 1992 David Wild talks with Lindsey about writing and recording "Out Of The Craddle" and his time spent in Fleetwood Mac. One photo, a concert review, and other short pieces on Buckingham from this era.
- Musician, August 1992 Lindsey Buckingham and Alan Di Perna discuss the techniques and technologies used in recording "Out Of The Craddle", Lindsey's third solo album. equipment list
Ian Hunter
I heard a review on "You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic" on the radio. It sounded interesting. I bought the record and really liked it. I have most of his albums including his early work with Mott The Hoople, Mick Ronson, and David Bowie. Ian is a great songwriter and has a very British Rock sound that I like.
- Musician, 1983ca Bill Flanagan talks with Ian about his history with Mott The Hoople, his solo career, songwriting and the new album "All The Good Ones Are Taken". One photo
The Jam, The Style Council, Paul Weller
Paul was in the Jam one of the three best British
'punk' bands of the 70s- the other two being: The Clash and The Sex Pistols. By the 1982 the band was play more R&B type songs. Weller started up a new band: The Style Council, which was the coolest R&B/Jazz band for a couple albums. This got very stale in a hurry. Since 1991 he has recorded and performed as a solo artist. I haven't been interested.
- Musician, 1982ca Michael Goldberg interviews Paul Weller and Rick Buckler about their impact in Britian and their tour of America for "The Gift", which would be their last album. one photo
- Musician, April 1984
Vic Garbarini's interview with Paul Weller about his new band: The Style Council. Weller also talks about U2 and Pete Townshend in the interview.
Rickie Lee Jones
I saw Rickie Lee Jones on Saturday Night Live. I didn't know what to think. I played her performace over and over. (I had an early VCR) I decided I like it. I bought her first self titled album. I played that over and over. I was playing in the car when I decide I wanted to change my major. "Pirates" was huge for me. I had never heard such much, with such emotional depth. "The Magazine" and "Flying Cowboys" were pretty good. It is hit or miss after that.
- Musician, November 1981 Jon Pareles interviews Rickie about writing and performing. Mostly about her second album "Pirates". He also gives a brief Biography. one photo
- Musician, January 1985 Timothy White talks with Rickie about her life, writing "The Magazine", her third full album, and touring. one photo
King Crimson, Adrian Belew, Robert Fripp
I had an early concert tape of King Crimson, ca 1973 back when John Wetton was on vocal. It was okay, but I didn't get interested in King Crimson until Robert Fripp reformed the band with Adrian Belew on vocals and guitar, Tony Levin on bass, and Bill Bruford on drums. I loved this sound. I also like Adrian Belew's solo albums and some of Fripp's solo work. I still over King Crimson even when they get too noisy and out of control.
- Musician, 1982ca Belew talks with Chris Doering about playing and recording with: Frank Zappa, Brian Eno, Talking Heads, David Bowie, and King Crimson. Adrian also talks about writing and recording his first solo album "Lone Rhino". one photo
- Guitar World, May 1982 A history of Adrian Belew, the techniquies he uses in different band. A sidebar with critique of Belew's guitar style. two photos
- Musician, August 1984 interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8404belew.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8800bears.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8910belew.html interview, photos, and equipment list
Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page
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- 8300plant.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- Musician, March 1988 interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9006plant.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9011page.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9307plant.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9308page.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9412plantpage.html interview, photos, and equipment list
Aimee Mann
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Metallica
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Bob Mould, Hüsker Dü, and Sugar
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- 8500huskerdu.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8700huskerdu.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- Musician, June 1989 interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8906mould.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9000mould.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9000mouldmisc.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9202mould.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9410sugar.html interview, photos, and equipment list
Sinead O'Connor
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Tom Petty
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Sam Phillips
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Pink Floyd
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- 8700pinkfloyd.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8800pinkfloyd.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9102pinkfloyd.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9208gilmour.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9212waters.html interview, photos, and equipment list
The Pixies
The Pixies were a unique band from the late 80s, with a sound that was ahead of its time. They didn't see much success themselves but bands like Nirvana were heavily influenced by it. I did see Frank Black play in Moorhead as a solo artist. Kim Deal, the bass player, is the leader of The Breeders.
Police, Sting, Andy Summers
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- 7800police.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8200police.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8200summers.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8300police.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8400summers.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8500sting.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8700sting.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8700summers.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9108sting.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9212sting.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9504sting.html interview, photos, and equipment list
Elvis Presley
Elvis is the King. I don't think he invented Rock 'n' Roll but he sure made it popular. The early rockabilly tracks are my favorite. In later years he recorded a lot of bad and mediocore songs.
- Musician, October 1992 by Peter Cronin, Scott Isler and Mark Rowland all photographs (c) Alfred Wertheimer. An interesting look at Elvis as a musician based on interviews with those who worked with Presley. How he worked songs: at home, in the studio, and on stage. Interview subjects
Pretenders
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- 8403pretenders.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8404pretenders.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8612pretenders.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8703pretenders.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9412pretenders.html interview, photos, and equipment list
Prince
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- 8204prince.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8309prince.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8410prince.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8500prince.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8608prince.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8704prince.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8707prince.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9209prince.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9212prince.html interview, photos, and equipment list
Queen
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The Ramones
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R.E.M.
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- 8400rem.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8407rem.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8509rem.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 8700rem.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9009rem.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9104rem.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9411rem.html interview, photos, and equipment list
- 9412rem.html interview, photos, and equipment list
The Replacements
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The Rolling Stones
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Rush
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Smithereens
- Musician8600.html
Dave Schulps interviews the band upon the release of "Green Thoughts".
Equipment
list sidebar. I was really impressed with this band live- they were
a lot of fun. I should have stayed with my friend after the concert.
They came out to meet all their fans and goof around.
Sonic Youth
- sonicyouth89.html
David Browne reviews the band's history upon the release of "Daydream
Nation ". Equipment
list. A noisy but cool band. This is their best CD. I saw them live
playing "Washing Machine" it sounded like one long distorted
noise.
Bruce Springsteen
Third of my three favorite artists of all time. I've seen him live three
times.
Talking Heads
- Musician
8511Scott Isler interviews David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz
and Tina Weymouth upon the release of "Little Creatures".
Another important band from the CBGB scene in NYC. I love this hybrid
of funk and progressive rock. "Stop Making Sense" Is probably
the best Rock movie of all time.
Television & Tom Verlaine Fan Site
Verlaine may well be my favorite cult artist and one of my three
favorite guitarists. I saw him live in New York, passing on an opportunity
to see U2. I made up this page back in 7/28/1998. As a big fan of rock
music I had been checking out various fan sites. Obsure and cult bands
are the best. I looked up Tom Verlaine and his former band 'Television'
there wasn't much to choose from. I had a lot of magazine clippings so
I worked them all up and posted my own Verlaine
site.
They Might Be Giants
- Musician9208.html
Peter Cronin talks to the band in their home studio. Sort of a long
Equipment list. Equipment doesn't age well. But the band is funny.
Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson is another cult favorite of mine. His guitar work is
stunning.
Pete Townshend
My hero- flawed but it makes him human. Probably the most articulate
rock star. My favorite artist is The Who. I've seen them live only twice.
The best album of all time is Townshend's "Empty Glass" solo
album. "Won't Get Fooled Again" is probably the best Rock song
of all time.
- time791001.html
Jay Cocks, describes a 1979 Who concert at Madison Square Garden.
- time791217.html
Jay Cocks profiles the band after the Cincinnati tragedy. I include
The Stampede
To Tragedy sidebar. (Unfortunately I'm missing page 89, but I still
have more than the other guy does.)
- creem8200.html
A look at Pete Townshend as a guitarist. By John Neilson from a
special 'Guitarist' issue of Creem.
- guitarplayer8205.html
A peek at John Entwistle's guitar collection. Just a small faction
of his collection, but some very nice looking guitars and basses.
- Musician8208.html
Vic Garbarini talks with Townshend upon the release of "All
The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes."
- Musician8209.html
Part two of Garabarini's long interview with Townshend. Also includes
an Equipment
sidebar.
- Musician8400.html
Chris Salewicz talks with Roger Daltrey after the break up of the
Who, and Daltrey's solo album "Parting Should Be Painless".
- Musician8500.html
Jon Young reviews Townshend's "White City" solo album.
(He's not impressed.)
- Musician8602.html
Townshend talks about writing: songs and fiction. A really nice
interview: Townshend as T.S. Eliot.
- Musician8700.html
Bill Flanagan's interview with Pete Townshend. Mostly about song
writting; some of themes Townshend uses.
- Musician8702.html
Special 100th Issue, excerpt from August & September 1982 interview
with Vic Garbarini.
- Musician8907.html
Charles M. Young interviews the band. Granted Pete's remarks take
up most of the interview, but it's nice to hear from John and Roger.
A sidebar features rememberances of Keith
Moon. There is an Equipment
sidebar. I've also included letters
to the editor where Who fans take Townshend to task for selling
out. (I'm not a socialist so I feel Townshend can do anything he wants
with his songs. But then I also feel copyrights should expire in ten
years so most of his work should be in the public domain.)
- guitarplayer8909.html
A long two part interview with Pete Townshend by Matt Resnicoff.
- guitarplayer8910.html
Part two of that long interview with Matt Resnicoff. Also includes
an Equipment
sidebar.
- Musician9006.html
A short interview by Matt Resnicoff about the 1989 'Tommy' tour.
- Musician9206.html
A peice on Alan Rogan, "Fixing and dodging the superstars' axes"
by Matt Resnicoff
- Musician9307.html
A long interview with Townshend by Thom Duffy upon release of "Psycho-derelict".
Features an 'Injury List'.
- misc.html Various
little snippets from Time, Rolling Stone, and Musician. A couple of
funny photos too.
U2
My second favorite artist, and the only one still making important albums.
I haven't seen them live yet, but I have most of their live concert videos
and DVDs.
- Musician8300.html
An early interview with the band after the release of the "War"
LP. Interview is driving around Dublin with Bono. Equipment
list
- Musician8400.html Interview
takes place in France with U2. A quick overview of the band and albums
to this point (The release of "Unforgettable Fire".) Equipment
list
- Musician8600.html
Interview by John Hutchinson of The Edge upon the release of "The
Captive" soundtrack. Equipment
list
- Musician8700.html
A long interview with U2 about writing "The Joshua Tree"
by John Hutchinson. Equipment
list: touring gear
- Musician8705.html
Interview by Bill Graham and Niall Stokes about "The Joshua Tree"
Album and Tour. A Short Review
of "The Joshua Tree" LP (I'm missing the end.) Equipment
list
- Musician9200.html A
short peice by Bill Flanagan about the risks Bono is taking on the Zoo
TV tour.
- Musician9203.html A
long interview by Bill Flanagan with U2 about writing "Actung Baby"
and recording in the studio. Equipment
list
- Musician9308.html
Bob takes Joe Jackson through the new album: "Zooropa".
- Musician9508.html Excerpt
from Bill Flanagan's book, "U2
At The End Of The World" based on interviews he did for the magazine.
This excerpt is about recording "Zooropa"
Van Halen
It's probably heresy but I prefer the six albums with David Lee Roth
over the five(?) albums with Sammy Hagar.
- Musician8200.html
JD Considine interviews Eddie Van Halen upon the release of "Fair
Warning." Dan Forte interviews David
Lee Roth as a sidebar. Equipment
list
- Musician8400.html
An interview with the band and a review of "1984"- the best
Van Halen album ever. Equipment
list
- Musician8602.html
JD Considine interviews the band with their new lead singer: Sammy Haggar.
They seem excite but distracted with good reason. "5150" isn't
quite finished yet, and they're planning a big tour. Equipment
list, sexual and otherwise.
Stevie Ray Vaughan
I saw Stevie Ray Vaughan in concert shortly before he died. I know Rock
is based on the Blues, but I don't have any passion for 'The Blues'. It's
good when someone like Stevie or Jimi kicks it in the ass.
- Musician8200.html
Introduction to the guitartist apon the release of "Texas
Flood" by David Fricke.
- Musician8912.html
Larry Coryell's interview with Stevie upon the release of "In Step"
in 1989. They dish on other blue guitarists.Equipment
list
- Musician9106.html
Timothy White's interview of Stevie. (Recorded upon the release
of "In Step" in 1989.)
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Excerpt from the book: "Stevie
Ray Vaughan: Caught in the Crossfire", which deals with Stevie's
life from his first band to his first record. To buy the book follow
the link. (published by Little, Brown & Co. Copyright 1993 by Joe Nick
Patoski and Bill Crawford) .Equipment
list
Suzanne Vega
I wish someone could explain to me why, since the death of Rock in 1993,
the only people making good music are women?
- guitarplayer8710.html
Jas Obrecht talks about Suzanne's guitar playing style and song writting
on her first two LPs.
- Musician9006.html
Paul Nelson conducts a long interview with Suzanne about finding
her biological father, her family, and influences on her song writing.
A song sidebar for "Days
of Open Hand". Equipment
list
- Musician9611.html
Chuck Crisafulli on writing and recording "Nine Objects of Desire".
The Who
The greatest band of all time. Even better than the Beatles; certainly
better than the Rolling Stones. All interviews are about Townshend even
if the interview is with the band so look under Pete Townshend for all
the interviews.
Neil Young
I've been a big fan of Neil's since "Rust Never Sleeps". Crazy
Horse in concert is one of my few remaining concert goals. (I make due
with "The Year of The Horse" video.) Between my friend and I
we have almost every Neil Young album. Even the odd ones are good.
- Musician8200.html
Cameron Crowe talks to Neil about the "Trans" album, songwritting,
and his musical history. Equipment
list
- Musician8511.html
About recording "Old Ways" in Nashville with the Gone
Gators. Also Live Aid, Geffen Records, and Ronald Reagan. Equipment
list
- Musician8800.html
Mark Rowland talks to Neil about "This Notes For You"
and the new band; songwriting in his car and The Blues. Equipment
list
- Musician8912.html
Bill Flanagan talks about Neil's appearance on Saturday Night Live,
with the "Landing On Water" band.
- Musician9102.html
Interview with Neil Young and Crazy Horse upon the release of Ragged
Glory. Equipment
list
- Musician9112.html
A short interview with Tony Scherman about writing and life.
- Musician9304.html
Peter Buck of REM interviews Neil. They talk about guitars, songwriting,
and histories. Equipment
list
- rs870604.html Rolling
Stone looks back at the classic "Rust Never Sleeps Tour" by
Neil Young And Crazy Horse. (U.S. Tour, September-October 1978) It's
a great concert movie. I wonder if it's available on DVD?
Frank Zappa
I don't have any of his albums. I did enjoy his music when they would
play his Halloween concerts on television. These interviews are pretty
entertaining. At one point he insinuates the interview is the only decent
one he's had lately; confirming my point that Musician Interviewers are
the best.
- Musician8204.html
Dan Forte talks with Frank about touring, his band, songwriting
and owning a record company. Equipment
list
- Musician9111.html
Matt Resnicoff talks with Frank about everything BUT the cancer
that killed him. (It was off limits.) Equipment
list
Warren Zevon
I've been a big fan of Warren since "Excitable Boy". I have
everything from "Wanted Dead or Alive" to "The Mutineer".
I saw him live in 1982 with my sister- it was great fun.
- Musician8200.html
Warren talks about the release of "The Envoy", addiction,
touring, songwriting, and musicians.
ZZ Top
I love this Texas Boogie Band. When it comes to guitar soloists, Billy
Gibbons is in my top three with David Gilmour and Tom Verlaine. His tone
and melodic choice of notes blows me away. It's taste not speed that matters.
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J.D. Considine talks with Billy Gibbons just as "Eliminator"
is released about his approach to music and the use of synthesisers.
Equipment
list
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Timothy White's long interview with the band upon the release of
"Afterburner". It's a long history of the band. Equipment
list. Billy, Dusty, and Frank run down the tracks on Afterburner.
Charles M. Young reviews "Afterburner", Musician January 1986,
and comes up with five ZZ Top Secrets.