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07.14.10

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Talks Interview | (0)
By: Justin Beckner, Rock Concerts Correspondent Jethro Tull has tiptoed behind the scenes of mainstream rock music for almost 50 years. They brought an element of class and sophistication to popular music and won over their audiences with witty lyrics and an original sound that blended elements of nearly every style of music. Throughout the years they dared to be different and became something great. The following is an interview with charismatic frontman, Ian Anderson. Continue Reading...
07.07.10

A Chat with The Bangles Interview | (0)
By: Justin R. Beckner, Rock Concerts Correspondent The Bangles are back! After a rough breakup at the peak of their popularity, they have reformed with new life. The band is well under way in the recoding of a new album and playing shows across the country. The Bangles broke new ground for women in the music industry in the 1980s and continue to inspire while treading forward in an often difficult and frustrating business. We chatted with Debbi Peterson to get the latest on the group. Melodic Rock Concerts: How is the vibe within the band right now. How does it feel ...
07.03.10

Glenn Hughes: “Hello. This is a Rock Band” Interview | (0)
By: Tony Conley of Rock Guitar Daily "Joe and I were looking at each other going, what in the world is going on? Joe and I have NEVER had a problem." Black Country Communion were almost relegated to the scrap heap before the echoes of recording had ended in Kevin Shirley's home studio, The Cave, in Malibu, California. Rumors had managers, and lawyers killing off the band before they ever had a chance to even consider logos, album covers, press junkets and tours. "We're getting on famously," says the legendary Glenn Hughes, speaking from his Southern California home, waiting to begin a two month extended ...
07.02.10

The Goo Goo Dolls Are Back Interview | (3)
By: Justin Beckner, Rock Concerts Correspondent A modern rock favorite, The Goo Goo Dolls have returned in full force with a new album due out in July. The Dolls have remained a staple of alternative rock since they first emerged from the streets of Buffalo, NY in 1986. In the following interview with bassist Robby Takac, we discuss the new album and explore what has made them so perseverant over the years. Melodic Rock Concerts: Tell me about this new album, “Something for the Rest of Us”. Robby Takac: It’s certainly been a labor of love man, we’ve been working on it for ...
06.22.10

Interview: Adam Lambert Unveils Glam Nation Tour Interview | (0)
"It’s definitely glam." That's what Adam Lambert has to say about the stage show for his newly launched Glam Nation tour. The American Idol album hit the road earlier this month on his first major solo tour, and he's not skimping on the extras. Last Friday, Melodic Rock Concerts asked Lambert for some more details about the setup at his upcoming concerts. "[The show] definitely has a lot of theatrical sensibilities to it. I have four dancers on stage for a handful of numbers and my band’s on stage all the time and there’s some costume changes. Lot’s of fashion to ...
03.13.10

Flogging Molly Interview Interview | (1)
By: Justin Beckner, Rock Concerts Correspondent They’re back. The seven piece ensemble has been packing venues full of Irish traditionalists and punk rockers all over the world. And now Flogging Molly are setting off across the United Sates on their annual Guinness Green 17 Tour. I had a chance to talk with my old friend Dennis Casey (guitarist) about the new CD/DVD and Tour. JB: Wow, this is my 5th interview with Flogging Molly. It seems like so long since you've toured through the Midwest. What have you been doing in the meantime? DENNIS CASEY: We did our first ever full tour ...
03.10.10

Interview with Rich Williams of Kansas Interview | (0)
By: Justin R. Beckner, Rock Concerts Correspondent Rich Williams is too modest to tell you himself, but he is one of the greatest and most enduring guitarists of his generation. Kansas has been together and touring for 40 years now and unlike most bands of that era who still tour, they still have the original core of the band. I remember the first time I saw Kansas, it was at a festival in Northern Minnesota and I was blown away by Rich’s guitar playing. I found myself wondering why they weren’t headlining the festival. This summer Kansas is United in Rock ...
01.25.10

Danko Jones Interview Interview | (1)
By: Justin R. Beckner, Rock Concerts Contributor The road is no stranger to Danko Jones, a power rock trio who have been relentlessly touring throughout the world for years. Rock Concerts Contributor Justin Beckner had a chance to catch up with the band's frontman and namesake Danko Jones on opening night of the 2010 Guns N' Roses Tour in Winnipeg, Canada where they played to a nearly sold out MTS Centre. In a music business that on the surface appears to be built around commercialization, Jones has a refreshing approach. "As far as marketing a band and making a band famous, I ...
11.24.09

Kelly Hansen Interview Interview | (0)
Sometimes in life, an opportunity arises that's simply too good to pass up. Just ask Kelly Hansen, who landed the job that most people can only fantasize about - lead singer in a famous rock band. "It almost feels like we're cheating," his bandmate in Foreigner jokes. "We get to play all hit songs, there's just too many great songs for every show," adds Hansen. And he's right - the list of hits that includes smashes like "Hot Blooded", "Urgent", and "Cold As Ice" seems almost as endless as the parade of fans lining up all around the world to hear ...
10.12.09

Don Dokken Interview Exclusive Interview | (6)
What is it that makes a singer more than just a person behind a microphone? Maybe it's the attitude, the delivery, or that audience connection. Whatever it is that separates the good from the great, one thing is clear: Don Dokken has it. His distinct singing and writing style, coupled with his on stage persona and off stage candor have long set him apart from other singers of the era and given him recognition today as a legendary rock vocalist. With 11 studio albums to his credit and thousands of live shows under his belt, Don has nothing to prove. ...

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