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Ozzy Osbourne 1974 | The Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Interview
November 01, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutesThis 1974 Ozzy Osbourne interview has never been heard until now. It's the earliest known long-form audio interview with the Prince of Darkness. It’s also the only audio interview with Ozzy relating to Black Sabbath’s Sabbath Bloody Sabbath album. It is recommended this interview be watched on YouTube so you can see the captions. Ozzy is hard to understand at times. https://youtu.be/-yRVDfrjs54 The interview is conducted by Steve Rosen, one of the true legends in rock journalism. Rosen has ...
#66 David Lee Roth 2019 Interview
October 04, 2023 08:05 - 1 hourLast week, we released an interview with David Lee Roth from 1984. This week, we are releasing another Roth interview, but 35 years later. We go from the height of Roth’s Van Halen career to his twilight years. I believe this interview is one of the most honest and humble interviews he’s ever given; he speaks very candidly on many topics. At the time of this interview in 2019, Roth was 65 years old and promoting his line of tattoo skin care products called Ink the Orginal. In the interview, ...
#65 David Lee Roth 1984 Interview
September 27, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutesA never-published interview with Van Halen's Diamond David Lee Roth. At the time of this interview in December 1984, Roth was 31 years old, and only months away from no longer being in Van Halen. In the interview, Roth talks about the future of Van Halen, his need for attention, whether he’s a bad role model, and what he wants on his tombstone. And in a Tapes Archive exclusive, Mr. Roth busts into an impromptu freestyle rap. The interview is conducted by a new Tapes Archive contributor, awar...
#64 Sammy Hagar 1997 | The Post-Van Halen Interview
September 13, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutesA never-published interview with the Red Rocker Sammy Hagar. At the time of this interview in 1997, Hagar was 50 years old, freshly out of Van Halen, and promoting his new album Marching to Mars and his upcoming tour. In the interview, Hagar talks in detail about how he saw the break-up between him and Van Halen, his dislike for manager Ray Daniels, and his new musician best buddy Mickey Hart. 00:00 - Intro to Sammy Hagar interview 01:21 - Why his new album is not more aggressive after being ...
#63 Alex Van Halen 1995 Interview w/Steve Newton
August 30, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutesA never-published interview with Alex Van Halen. At the time of this interview in 1995, Alex was 42 years old and was promoting an upcoming Van Halen concert in British Columbia, Canada. In the interview, Alex talks about growing up and playing with his brother Eddie Van Halen, "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" producer Bruce Fairbairn, and the best thing about being in Van Halen. The interview is conducted by a Tapes Archive contributor, Canadian music journalist and author Steve Newton. Durin...
#62 Eddie Van Halen & Michael Anthony | The OU812 Interview
August 17, 2023 08:30 - 53 minutesIn this episode, we have Eddie Van Halen and Michael Anthony. At the time of this interview in 1989, Van Halen was in Japan promoting their OU812 tour and record.. In the interview, Van Halen talks about how Eddie wants to be remembered when he dies, David Lee Roth and Ted Templeman, their album OU812, why Eddie is still not 100% sober, and so much more. We have also added a bonus interview with Eddie alone from 1985. The interview is conducted by Steve Harris. To learn more about Steve, ple...
#61 David Lee Roth 1988
August 03, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode, we have the one and only Diamond David Lee Roth. At the time of this interview in 1988, Roth was 34 years old and was promoting his Skyscraper tour and record.. In the interview, Roth talks about Diamond Enterprises, if he thinks Ed and Al are sober, and what’s wrong with Van Halen, and he critiques Axl Rose, Ozzy, and Bon Jovi. The interview is conducted by Steve Harris. To learn more about Steve, please check out our podcast-only interview with him, which is out now. Link ...
#60 Ronnie James Dio | The Sacred Heart Interview 1985
January 25, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutesIn this episode, we have one of the greatest heavy metal vocalists of all time, Ronnie James Dio. At the time of the interview in 1985, Dio was 43 years old and was promoting his Sacred Heart album and tour. In the interview, Dio talks about filling Ozzy Osbourne’s shoes in Black Sabbath, a mystical experience that almost killed his wife, his thoughts on Ritchie Blackmore’s playing, and his metal all-star project Hear ‘n Aid. The interview is conducted by a new Tapes Archive contributor, Can...
#59 Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) 1984
January 11, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutesIn this episode, we have Black Sabbath’s guitarist and the godfather of heavy metal, Tony Iommi. At the time of the interview in 1984, Iommi was 36 years old and was promoting Black Sabbath’s Born Again album and tour. In the interview, Iommi talks about Ian Gillian joining Black Sabbath and blowing up his boat, thoughts on Ozzy Osbourne remaking old Sabbath tunes, the Born Again live show, Randy Rhoads, and how he really did disturb the priest. The interview is conducted by a new Tapes Arch...
#58 Steve Vai | The Eat 'Em and Smile interview
September 14, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutesIn this never before-heard 2016 interview, Vai talks with author Greg Renoff about the landmark David Lee Roth album Eat ‘Em and Smile. At the time, it was the 30th anniversary of the iconic album. In the interview, Vai talks about the song he thought he wrote but didn’t, the jock that wasn’t happy with Vai, the rumored Kim Mitchell song, and the infamous Lucky Strike reunion show that didn't happen. The interview is conducted by Greg Renoff. Renoff is the author of two Amazon best-sellers an...
Steve Vai - His First 30 Years | Audio Documentary
September 07, 2022 08:02 - 1 hourPLEASE WATCH ON YOUTUBE. https://youtu.be/ui_kEJ7C3O0 The documentary has hundreds of Vai-centric facts and stories that even the most ardent fan will not have known. Complete with a Vai’esque quirky sense of humor, the video covers Vai’s life growing up, attending Berklee College, playing with several artists like Frank Zappa, Alcatrazz, the David Lee Roth band, and Whitesnake, the recording of both his solo albums Flex-Able and Passion and Warfare, plus Vai’s role in the movie Crossroads, ...
Black Sabbath - Master of Reality | The audio documentary
May 04, 2022 15:19 - 58 minutesPLEASE WATCH ON YOUTUBE. You can watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/A6GTf6rOepQ We take a look at Black Sabbath's masterful third album Master of Reality. For more information including other credits, articles, and images, please go here. https://bit.ly/385aj2L Timestamps: 00:00 - Start 00:43 - Intro 01:19 - Evil Woman and Paranoid 02:29 - Changing Management 03:07 - Jim Simpson is fired 03:37 - Sabbath plays Top of the Pops 04:22 - Was Sabbath a bubblegum band? 05:13 - John Pee...
Black Sabbath - Sabotage | The audio documentary
January 22, 2022 15:33 - 31 minutesPLEASE WATCH ON YOUTUBE. https://youtu.be/CH8c4TKrIOo Sabotage is the sixth studio album by metal pioneers Black Sabbath, released in 1975. It was recorded in the midst of litigation with their former manager Patrick Meehan. The stress that resulted from the band’s ongoing legal woes infiltrated the recording process, inspiring the album’s title. This documentary looks at all the drama surrounding the band at the time and how shady managers took advantage of Sabbath’s kind nature. The video a...
#57 Joey Ramones (The Ramones) interview 1988
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutesIn this episode, we have the Ramones’ frontman, Joey Ramone. At the time of this interview in 1988, Ramone was 37 years old and was in Japan for a tour. In the interview, Ramone talks about whether he considers The Ramones a punk band, the most exciting time in music history, how most bands lack originality, and whether rock and roll have paid him back for all of The Ramones' contributions. The interview is conducted by Steve Harris. To learn more about Steve, please check out our podcast-on...
#56 Brad Delp (Boston) 1978 | The first known interview with Delp
November 10, 2021 05:01 - 27 minutesA never-before-published and first known interview with Boston's original singer Brad Delp. At the time of this interview in 1978, Delp was 27 years old and was in the midst of recording Boston’s second record. Two years earlier, Boston released what would become the best-selling debut album of all time until Guns ‘N Roses’ first album. Full transcript The Tapes Archive In the interview, Delp talks about how the second album is coming along, if the band Boston is a democracy, his feelings on ...
#55 Adrian Belew (King Crimson) 1981 Interview
September 29, 2021 04:01 - 40 minutesA never-before-published interview with Adrian Belew from 1981. Full transcript The Tapes Archive In this episode, we have a multi-instrumentalist and the secret weapon for so many bands, Adrian Belew. At the time of this interview in 1981, Belew was 31 years old and was promoting King Crimson’s album Discipline. In the interview, Belew talks about various aspects of playing with the Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, and King Crimson. He goes in-depth on King Crimson’s Discipline, he t...
#55 Adrian Belew (King Crimson) 1981 Interview
September 29, 2021 04:01 - 39 minutes - 72.1 MBA never-before-published interview with Adrian Belew from 1981. Full transcript The Tapes Archive In this episode, we have a multi-instrumentalist and the secret weapon for so many bands, Adrian Belew. At the time of this interview in 1981, Belew was 31 years old and was promoting King Crimson’s album Discipline. In the interview, Belew talks about various aspects of playing with the Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, and King Crimson. He goes in-depth on King Crimson’s Discipline, h...
#54 Pete Townshend (The Who) 1996 Interview
September 15, 2021 04:01 - 45 minutesIn this episode, we have a founding member of The Who, Pete Townshend. At the time of this interview in 1996, Townshend was 51 years old and was promoting his greatest hits record. In the interview, Townshend talks about his plan to no longer make records, the remixing process of Quadrophenia, what’s now important to him, and finding a Jimi Hendrix master in his warehouse. The interview is conducted by Steve Harris. To learn more about Steve please check out our podcast-only interview with h...
#53 Roger Daltrey (The Who) 1994 Interview
September 01, 2021 04:01 - 20 minutesA never-before-published interview with Roger Daltrey from 1994. In the interview, Daltrey talks about: Whether he has gotten his due from his solo albums Which album was a writing breakthrough for him Why he thinks fans have a hard time accepting him outside of The Who What’s great about The Who’s music Why The Who isn’t touring How hard it is singing Who songs How anger changes in middle age If he feels competitive with Pete Townshend If he knew Townshend was competing with him Ho...
#52 Axl Rose (Gun N' Roses) 1987 Interview
May 19, 2021 04:03 - 42 minutesIn this episode, we have Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose. At the time of this interview in 1987, Rose was 25 years old and was promoting an upcoming tour of Japan. Appetite for Destruction hadn’t even cracked the top-selling 50 albums, and it would be at least another seven months before the band really took off. In the interview, Rose talks about growing up in Indiana, the making of Appetite for Destruction, whether he murdered a dog, and which band is the biggest sellout. The interview is ...
#52 Axl Rose (Gun N' Roses) 1987 Interview
May 19, 2021 04:03 - 41 minutes - 76.5 MBIn this episode, we have Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose. At the time of this interview in 1987, Rose was 25 years old and was promoting an upcoming tour of Japan. Appetite for Destruction hadn’t even cracked the top-selling 50 albums, and it would be at least another seven months before the band really took off. In the interview, Rose talks about growing up in Indiana, the making of Appetite for Destruction, whether he murdered a dog, and which band is the biggest sellout. The interview i...
#51 Steve Harris (Japanese translator) 2021 interview | (Podcast Exclusive)
May 19, 2021 04:01 - 33 minutesToday we are releasing two interviews -- one with Axl Rose and one with the man who interviewed him, Steve Harris. Steve grew up in San Francisco but went to Japan as a college exchange student and loved it there. He felt like it was the place for him. After graduating in 1980, he started to work as a freelance translator in Tokyo. Through one of his college buddies, he got connected to a music magazine that needed an interpreter. This led to Harris conducting interviews himself. Over the ne...
#50 Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers) 1992 Interview
May 05, 2021 04:01 - 31 minutes - 58.1 MBA never-before-published interview with guitarist Warren Haynes from 1992. In the interview, Haynes talks about: Moving out of Duane Allman's shadow How it feels to play Duane's licks Whether Duane was an influence His connection to Memphis and Motown Going to see concerts when he was a kid The musical differences between him and Duane His love for fusion rock and what it did for his playing The difference between his playing and Dickey Betts’ playing on lead and slide How his olde...
#50 Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers) 1992 Interview
May 05, 2021 04:01 - 31 minutesA never-before-published interview with guitarist Warren Haynes from 1992. In the interview, Haynes talks about: Moving out of Duane Allman's shadow How it feels to play Duane's licks Whether Duane was an influence His connection to Memphis and Motown Going to see concerts when he was a kid The musical differences between him and Duane His love for fusion rock and what it did for his playing The difference between his playing and Dickey Betts’ playing on lead and slide How his older ...
#49 Paul Barrere (Little Feat) 1992 Interview
April 07, 2021 04:01 - 16 minutesA never-before-published interview with guitarist Paul Barrere from 1992. In this episode, we have Little Feat guitarist Paul Barrere. At the time of this interview in 1992, Barrere was 44 years old and was promoting Little Feat’s upcoming concert at Deer Creek Music Center. In the interview, Barrere talks about his fond memories of Little Feat founder Lowell George, how well the band is playing, and what bugs him about the music biz. In the interview, Barrere talks about: Co-headlining with...
#48 Dimebag Darrell (Pantera) 1992 Interview
March 24, 2021 04:01 - 30 minutes - 57 MBA never-before-published interview with Dimebag Darrell from 1992. In this episode, we have metal guitar legend Darrell Abbott, also known as Dimebag Darrell. At the time of this interview in 1992, Dimebag was 25 years old and was out on tour in support of Pantera’s album “Vulgar Display of Power.” In the interview, Dimebag talks about his guitar trick that he wants everyone to learn; how Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, and Ace Frehley were his influences; how great his dad was; and how Pant...
#48 Dimebag Darrell (Pantera) 1992 Interview
March 24, 2021 04:01 - 31 minutesA never-before-published interview with Dimebag Darrell from 1992. In this episode, we have metal guitar legend Darrell Abbott, also known as Dimebag Darrell. At the time of this interview in 1992, Dimebag was 25 years old and was out on tour in support of Pantera’s album “Vulgar Display of Power.” In the interview, Dimebag talks about his guitar trick that he wants everyone to learn; how Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, and Ace Frehley were his influences; how great his dad was; and how Panter...
#47 Sammy Hagar (Van Halen) 1991 Interview
March 10, 2021 05:01 - 38 minutesA never before published interview with Sammy Hagar from 1991. In this episode, we have the Red Rocker himself, Sammy Hagar. At the time of this interview in 1991, Hagar was 44 years old and was promoting Van Halen’s upcoming concert at Deer Creek Music Center. In the interview, Hagar talks about his experience with UFOs, the secret to Van Halen, his father’s death, and his advice for Axl Rose. In the interview, Hagar talks about: His advice for Axl Rose What he expects for Van Halen’s late...
#46 Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) 1996 Interview
February 24, 2021 05:01 - 17 minutesA never before published interview with Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers in 1996 In the interview, Flea talks about: If it’s strange to think of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers as an arena band If this is the band’s best lineup Was it a goal for the band to become this big What made him pick up the bass What other instruments he plays The meaning behind the song Pea Whether he is different offstage His pro-mosh-pit stance How to be a good father What kind of musician he will be when ...
Zappa Plays Sabbath | Promo
February 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 minutehttps://www.thetapesarchive.com/zappa-plays-sabbath Are you a Black Sabbath or Frank Zappa fan? Or like me both? I would consider myself a super fan of both, yet I just found out that Frank was a big fan of Black Sabbath something I never knew. So I decided to make a video with the backstory including the night that Frank was supposed to play with them. Unfortunately, you will have to go over to our Youtube channel to see and hear the episode. “Zappa plays Sabbath. The reason we cannot relea...
#45 Rick Wakeman (Yes) 1999 Interview
February 10, 2021 05:01 - 30 minutesA never before published interview with Rick Wakeman of Yes from 1999. In the interview, Wakeman talks about: Going on the 700 Club Why he did not go out with Yes’s last tour How he has never stopped making records Being homeless Working with independent labels Owning up to your own truths What he should have done to hold onto his money The cost of making his new album Working with Ozzy Osbourne How Return to the Center of the Earth compares with his new record What he learned from...
#045 Hank Aaron (Baseball Icon) 1995 Interview
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MBA never before published interview with Hank Aaron from 1995. In the interview, Aaron talks about: His job at CNN His involvement with the documentary Chasing the Dream How much of the film was accurate How he wants people to remember him Speaking out on things that are wrong in the world How people are uncomfortable with the truth If he was able to enjoy his accomplishments If we have made progress on race issues in the United States The respect he had for Malcolm X Playing for ...
#044 Hank Aaron (Baseball Icon) 1995 Interview
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutesA never before published interview with Hank Aaron from 1995. In the interview, Aaron talks about: His job at CNN His involvement with the documentary Chasing the Dream How much of the film was accurate How he wants people to remember him Speaking out on things that are wrong in the world How people are uncomfortable with the truth If he was able to enjoy his accomplishments If we have made progress on race issues in the United States The respect he had for Malcolm X Playing for th...
#043 Bill Bruford (Yes/King Crimson) 1980 Interview
January 20, 2021 05:01 - 18 minutes - 34.9 MBA never before published interview with Bill Bruford (Yes/King Crimson) 1980. The challenges of commercial radio The advantage of making a name for himself in bands like Yes, Genesis, and King Crimson The problems with playing in big-name bands vs. as a solo act His thoughts on touring with Genesis What attracts him to the U.S. market What he wants to tell people about his music Why he left Yes to join Robert Fripp and King Crimson How and why Fripp tried to cancel King Crimson’s Jul...
#043 Bill Bruford (Yes/King Crimson) 1980 Interview
January 20, 2021 05:01 - 19 minutesA never before published interview with Bill Bruford (Yes/King Crimson) 1980. The challenges of commercial radio The advantage of making a name for himself in bands like Yes, Genesis, and King Crimson The problems with playing in big-name bands vs. as a solo act His thoughts on touring with Genesis What attracts him to the U.S. market What he wants to tell people about his music Why he left Yes to join Robert Fripp and King Crimson How and why Fripp tried to cancel King Crimson’s July...
#042 Neil Peart (Rush) Interview 1994
January 06, 2021 05:01 - 29 minutesA never before published interview with Neil Peart (Rush) 1994 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Start of Neil Peart interview 01:02 - What kind of difference can one person make? 01:44 - The western idea of heroism 04:06 - The luxury he enjoys 06:04 - How people react to him asking them to think 10:42 - What he learned from Paul Simon 11:39 - Why he agrees with Frank Zappa that love songs are destructive 12:25 - How he’s a dreamer and an idealist 13:36 - What characteristic he has that has enabled him t...
#42 Neil Peart (Rush) Interview 1994
January 06, 2021 05:01 - 29 minutes - 53.5 MBA never before published interview with Neil Peart (Rush) 1994 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Start of Neil Peart interview 01:02 - What kind of difference can one person make? 01:44 - The western idea of heroism 04:06 - The luxury he enjoys 06:04 - How people react to him asking them to think 10:42 - What he learned from Paul Simon 11:39 - Why he agrees with Frank Zappa that love songs are destructive 12:25 - How he’s a dreamer and an idealist 13:36 - What characteristic he has that has en...
Steve Sybesma (Co-founder of Deer Creek Music Center)
December 30, 2020 05:01 - 17 minutesSteve Sybesma, a longtime concert promoter and one of the partners in the creation of Deer Creek Music Center outside Indianapolis. Sybesma hopped on a call with Marc to tell him about his newly created Indiana concert archive website, indianarockhistory.com, and about his concert promotion journey https://indianarockhistory.com/ 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - His new archive website indianarockhistory.com 01:54 - Payouts for some of the biggest bands 03:03 - The first time he wrote a check for a mill...
Steve Sybesma (Co-founder of Deer Creek Music Center and concert promoter legend)
December 30, 2020 05:01 - 16 minutes - 30.1 MBSteve Sybesma, a longtime concert promoter and one of the partners in the creation of Deer Creek Music Center outside Indianapolis. Sybesma hopped on a call with Marc to tell him about his newly created Indiana concert archive website, indianarockhistory.com, and about his concert promotion journey https://indianarockhistory.com/ 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - His new archive website indianarockhistory.com 01:54 - Payouts for some of the biggest bands 03:03 - The first time he wrote a check for ...
#40 Angus Young (AC/DC) Interview 1996
December 09, 2020 05:01 - 16 minutesA never before published interview with Angus Young (AC/DC) from 1996. In the interview, Young talks about: - What it’s like to come back after a five-year layoff - The ever-changing landscape of rock ‘n’ roll - The key to AC/DC’s success - How Bob Dylan compares to AC/DC - Why AC/DC was considered a punk band in England - One of his hobbies - The making of the Ballbreaker album - How AC/DC comes up with the setlist for concerts - How the schoolboy outfit came to be - His thoughts on Butt-hea...
#039 Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) Interview 1992
September 30, 2020 04:01 - 14 minutesA never before published interview with Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) from 1992. In the interview, Butler talks about: - What happened to his solo career - Why he left the Ozzy band - How he reconnected with Dio - The difficulty in finding a vocalist - The making of the Wayne’s World soundtrack - The bleak outlook of the Dehumanizer album - A rare Black Sabbath press kit - His thoughts on all the Black Sabbath’s critics - Whether he thinks Sabbath was the first heavy metal band - Black Sabbat...
#039 Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) Interview 1992
September 30, 2020 04:01 - 14 minutes - 25.9 MBA never before published interview with Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) from 1992. In the interview, Butler talks about: - What happened to his solo career - Why he left the Ozzy band - How he reconnected with Dio - The difficulty in finding a vocalist - The making of the Wayne’s World soundtrack - The bleak outlook of the Dehumanizer album - A rare Black Sabbath press kit - His thoughts on all the Black Sabbath’s critics - Whether he thinks Sabbath was the first heavy metal band - ...
#038 Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices) Interview 1995
September 16, 2020 04:01 - 30 minutesA never before published interview with Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices) from 1995 In the interview, Pollard talks about: - His creative time of the day - Upcoming records to be released - Working with Matador Records - What makes him happy - Giving hope to all other garage musicians - The collectability of his records and “hoarding” a few himself - Luna Music in Indianapolis - The business side to making money in the music biz - His love for The Beatles when they are “goofing around” - Whet...
#37 Vince Welnick (Grateful Dead) Interview 1992
September 02, 2020 04:01 - 24 minutes - 46.5 MBA never before published interview with Vince Welnick (Grateful Dead) In the interview, Welnick talks about: -His love for Bob Marley - If being in the Grateful Dead was anything like he imagined - His vision as a child that came true - What it was like auditioning for the Grateful Dead - The differences between being with The Tubes and being in the Grateful Dead - The time Robin Williams performed with him - How he integrated himself to the Grateful Dead’s way of playing live - His...
#37 Vince Welnick (Grateful Dead) Interview 1992
September 02, 2020 04:01 - 25 minutesA never before published interview with Vince Welnick (Grateful Dead) In the interview, Welnick talks about: -His love for Bob Marley - If being in the Grateful Dead was anything like he imagined - His vision as a child that came true - What it was like auditioning for the Grateful Dead - The differences between being with The Tubes and being in the Grateful Dead - The time Robin Williams performed with him - How he integrated himself to the Grateful Dead’s way of playing live - His songs tha...
#036 Paul Stanley (KISS) interview from 1996 6
August 19, 2020 04:01 - 18 minutesA never before published interview with Paul Stanley (KISS) from 1996 In the interview, Stanley talks about: - How the 1996 tour is going to be a better Kiss concert than the 1974 shows. - The familiarity of playing with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss - Parasitic friends and business associates - If there will be more reunion tours - How fast tickets are selling - How KISS fans are the greatest fans in the world - His thoughts on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - The founding of the Kiss Army and...
#036 Paul Stanley (KISS) interview from 1996 6
August 19, 2020 04:01 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MBA never before published interview with Paul Stanley (KISS) from 1996 In the interview, Stanley talks about: - How the 1996 tour is going to be a better Kiss concert than the 1974 shows. - The familiarity of playing with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss - Parasitic friends and business associates - If there will be more reunion tours - How fast tickets are selling - How KISS fans are the greatest fans in the world - His thoughts on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - The founding of the Kis...
Paul Stanley (KISS) interview from 1996
August 19, 2020 04:01 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MBA never before published interview with Paul Stanley (KISS) from 1996 In the interview, Stanley talks about: - How the 1996 tour is going to be a better Kiss concert than the 1974 shows. - The familiarity of playing with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss - Parasitic friends and business associates - If there will be more reunion tours - How fast tickets are selling - How KISS fans are the greatest fans in the world - His thoughts on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - The founding of the Kis...
#035 Kurtis Blow interview from 1997
August 05, 2020 04:01 - 24 minutesA never before published interview with Kurtis Blow from 1997 In the interview, Blow talks about: - Whether he thinks God cares about pop music - How he had it all and now has nothing - What hip-hop fans should go back and listen to - How early hip-hop had a code of ethics not to use swear words - Why he got out of the music business - How he foresaw how big hip-hop would get - The language of a rap - Why rap artist don’t typically have long careers - Why white America has gravitated toward r...
#034 Lars Ulrich (Metallica) interview from 1997
July 22, 2020 04:01 - 24 minutesA never before published interview with Lars Ulrich (Metallica) from 1997 In the interview, Ulrich talks about: - Pat Boone’s version of “Enter Sandman” - Metallica’s songwriting process - How the internet can be a “frightening instrument.” - Being on the Ferrall on the Bench show and whether he and Scott Ferrall are friends - What motivates him - The challenges of touring with a huge stage - The cover art for “Load” - The weirdest encounter he has ever had with a fan - Whether he’s enjoying ...