Interviews

Something Else! Interview: Steve Latshaw, director of Return of the Killer Shrews

Something Else! Interview: Steve Latshaw, director of Return of the Killer Shrews

For Steve Latshaw, directing Return of the Killer Shrews was a labor of love. Make that a lifetime’s labor of love. You May Also Like: Max Moran, jazz bassist: Something Else! Interview CJ Vanston Discusses Steve Lukather, Spinal Tap + Joe Cocker: Something Else! Interview Steve Porcaro, of Toto: SomethingRead More

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Andy Summers on the Police, Circa Zero and Never Settling: Something Else! Interview

When the Police reunited in 2007-08, new music was never in the cards. That sent Andy Summers on a quest.

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Dave Mason on Traffic, Fleetwood Mac and going his own way: Something Else! Interview

Dave Mason isn’t mad about Joe Cocker stealing ‘Feelin’ Alright’ from him. Really, he’s not.

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Something Else! Interview: Geoff Downes on new albums with Asia + Yes, and learning from the past

Geoff Downes better be wearing comfortable shoes, because he’s going to be on the run in 2014. The busy keyboardist just finished a new album with Asia, and is in sessions for another with Yes You May Also Like: Buggles’ ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ Predicted the Music Industry’s LargerRead More

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John Simon on the Band, Fixing ‘The Last Waltz’ and Taking Credit: Something Else! Interview

Producer John Simon was intimately involved in the genesis of the Band, emerging with a unique perspective on that era.

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Paul Rodgers on Bad Company, Free, Queen and that Memphis magic: Something Else! Interview

Paul Rodgers’ trip to Memphis to record his forthcoming Stax-stuffed Royal Sessions album quickly took on all of the religious overtones of a pilgrimage. That’s how strong his connection is with these R&B classics. You May Also Like: Why You Should Give Queen + Paul Rodgers’ ‘The Cosmos Rocks’ AnotherRead More

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‘There’s been a lot of support’: Sammy Hagar drummer David Lauser on his wife’s brave cancer fight

David Lauser’s partnership with Sammy Hagar stretches back to his pre-Van Halen solo albums. He also helped Lauser find his wife Liza, who was managing Hagar’s web site. You May Also Like: David Bowie – No Plan EP (2017) Why I’m Still Confused by Pink Floyd’s ‘On the Turning Away’Read More

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Steve Hackett looks forward after year filled with Genesis: ‘I’m interested in other styles’

For Genesis alum Steve Hackett, 2013 was a year of loving looks back, and long-overdue recognition. He’ll spend the new year building on those successes with new music. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett, “In the Skeleton Gallery” from The Night Siren (2017): One Track Mind Steve Hackett on ‘NightRead More

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Something Else! Interview: Singer-songwriter Sammy Walker

Some careers follow a beaten path to fame and fortune, but for others the road is rough and rocky, winding its way past brief success and disappointment. This has certainly been the case for Sammy Walker You May Also Like: Anna Nalick, singer-songwriter: Something Else! Interview Seth Walker – ‘IRead More

Daniel Bennett, jazz saxophonist: Something Else! Interview

Daniel Bennett, jazz saxophonist: Something Else! Interview

The future looks good for the Daniel Bennett Group — and for Daniel, personally.