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Bruce Kulick Interview: KISS Longtime Unmasked Guitarist Rekindles Power Trio Days
Dave Edmunds Interview: Rockabilly Guitar Hero Releases Brilliant New Album
Joe Bonsall Interview: The Oak Ridge Boys Slated for Country Music Hall of Fame … “Thank God we’re Alive to See It!”
David Clayton-Thomas Interview: ‘Blood, Sweat & Tears’ Legendary Singer Scores With New Releases
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK INTERVIEW: 'The Legendary Contemporary Entertainer with the Golden Voice'
INTERVIEW: Lora G. and Nikki Lunden of the Progressive Rock-Powerhouse 'Lunden Reign'
Jonathan Edwards: Talks about New CD with Darrell Scott, Vince Gill, Shawn Colvin, Jerry Douglas and Alison Krauss.
Ray Thomas (Moody Blues) Interview: “Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll are a Thing of Memories; I’ve had More Than My Fair Share”
BARRY HAY Uncensored U.S.A.: The Legendary Voice & Songwriter of 'Golden Earring'
Trini Lopez Interview: Rock & Folk Pioneer Celebrates 50th Anniversary of ‘Trini Lopez At PJ’S’
THE VENTURES: America’s Instrumental Beatles –Interview with Music Pioneer & Legend Don Wilson
Mary Sarah Country Music’s Shining New Star Duets with The Legends on New CD -Interview
Robin Trower Interview: A Masterpiece Turns 40 - Tour & ‘New Blues CD’ Forthcoming
Keith Emerson Interview: ‘Master of the Keyboards & Moog Synthesizer’ - New ‘Live CD’ with Greg Lake
Patrick Moraz Interview: The Extraordinary Keyboardist & Composer/ Prior Member of ‘YES’ & ‘The Moody Blues’
Al Kooper Interview: ‘Super Session’ Remastered & Kooper Uncovers New Music with Column
Randy Bachman Interview: ‘Every Song Tells A Story’-The Musical Chronicles of a Rock Hero
Violinist Extraordinaire Jean- Luc Ponty and ‘YES’ Legend Jon Anderson Merge Creative Forces and Ask Fans to Help with Artistic Control
Edgar Winter Interview: “Johnny Will Forever Remain My Greatest Musical Hero Of All Time.”
Darryl Way Interview: ‘Curved Air’ Electric Violin Legend Releases 'Cutting Edge' Prog- Rock CD
Jesse Colin Young Exclusive Interview: Legendary Performer Reveals Longtime Struggles with Lyme Disease
Susanna Hoffs Interview: ‘The Bangles’ Multitalented Songstress and Songwriter Talks... Past, Present & Future
Arthur Brown Exclusive: ‘The God of Hellfire’ & ‘Mastermind of Theatrical Rock’ Talks New CD
Dan McCafferty Interview: Nazareth Quintessential Rocker Celebrates 45 Years with New CD
Andy Summers Exclusive: 'Police' Guitarist Unleashes Shrouded Mastery on ‘Circus Hero’
Jann Klose Interview: The Next Generation of Essential Music and Artistry
Chris Thompson Interview: Ex- Frontman for Manfred Mann’s Earth Band Releases New CD
Jack Bruce Interview: ‘Rock’ Icon Releases Brilliant New Album Entitled ‘Silver Rails’
IAN ANDERSON In-Depth Interview: Migration, Human Sustainability, Politics and Jesus
Judy Collins Interview: New Release –‘Judy Collins Live in Ireland’ from Dromoland Castle
Joe Bonsall Interview: The Oak Ridge Boys to Release Their Very First Live Album!
Wayne Swinny Interview: SALIVA Rise Up with Vengeance on Brilliant New CD
Michael Pinder Exclusive: The Moody Blues Founder Admits to Seeing UFO Formations
Petula Clark Exclusive: An Unprecedented Musical Journey Spanning Seven Decades
Geoff Downes Interview: YES /ASIA keyboardist diligently creates without musical boundaries
If Elvis Presley played swamp rock he’d be Tony Joe White –Interview
Carmine Appice Interview: The Legendary Drummer Keeps ‘Rock’ Hangin’ On
Steve Hackett Interview: An intimate chat with the prodigious guitarist of ‘Genesis’
Billy Gibbons Interview: “More ZZ with a defiant touch of our raucous and raunchy beginnings”
Julian Lennon Interview: ‘Everything Changes’ is Masterful!
Exclusive: John Mayall to Celebrate his 80th Birthday while performing in Sarasota
Roger Earl Interview: ‘Foghat’ Legend talks about Willie Dixon and Honoring the Blues
Exclusive: Cherie Currie ‘Runaways’ lead vocalist heartbroken over unreleased album
Corky Laing: Mountain Legendary Drummer talks about Brilliant Rock Opera Release
Slide guitarist Roy Rogers talks ‘Twisted Tales’ final album with Ray Manzarek
‘Melanie’ Safka Exclusive: “My Mother Drove Me To Woodstock” (Part 2)
‘Melanie’ Safka Exclusive: “My Mother Drove Me To Woodstock” (Part1)
Ted Nugent Interview: Our First American Rock and Roll President?
Gary Wright Interview: The ‘Dream Weaver’ to perform on ‘Sail Rock 2013’ tour
Burton Cummings Interview: The Guess Who legend reveals true origin of “American Woman”
Billy Cobham Interview: ‘Before Jeff Beck there was Billy Cobham’
Dave Davies Interview: ‘Kinks’ guitar legend releases brilliant new music!
Mike Love Interview: Beach Boys headed for Seminole Hard Rock in Tampa.
Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night Interview: Happy Together Tour 2013
Gary Lewis of the Playboys Interview: Happy Together Tour 2013
Exclusive Interview with Ian Gillan of Deep Purple: Now What?!
Exclusive: Mick Box of Uriah Heep “When we were onstage, we were untouched and unbeatable."
Marky Ramone Interview: Ramones drummer talks ‘Dust to Punk’ Saga
Joey Molland Interview: The Legacy of ‘Badfinger’ Rocks On!
Robin Trower Interview: The guitar supremacy of Trower continues to spellbound

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Lita Ford Interview: A ‘Runaway’ who became the electric queen of rock and metal
'Roger Hodgson' interview: The legendary voice and lyricist of 'Supertramp'
Tom Johnston Interview: Doobie Brothers timelessly rockin’ down the highway
Exclusive:Billy J. Kramer outraged over Brian Epstein’s absence from Rock Hall of Fame
Exclusive: John Kay of Steppenwolf returns to protect wildlife and human rights
Pete Best Interview: The Beatles Conspiracy?
Dr. John interview: Musically he’s been in the Right Place at the Right Time
KANSAS: American Progressive Rock Heroes -Interview with drummer Phil Ehart
Interview: Jim “Dandy” Mangrum southern rock pioneer with Black Oak Arkansas
Tom Rush Interview: Celebrating 50 years of storytelling and music
Exclusive Interview with international superstar Gino Vannelli
‘Candice Night' Interview: A fairytale journey with ‘Ritchie Blackmore’
An interview with Maria Muldaur: rekindling the spirit of 'Memphis Minnie'
Interview with keyboardist Jason Sawford of the Australian Pink Floyd Show
An interview with Peter Rivera the heart and soul of Motown’s Rare Earth
An interview with Paul Kantner captain at the helm for Jefferson Starship
Steve Hillage interview: The intergalactic musical evolution of a guitar rocketeer
An interview with Annie Haslam the enchanting songstress of Renaissance
Johnny Winter Interview: Rock ‘n’ roll was a disguise; I really wanted to play the blues
Lou Gramm Interview: Foreigner legendary vocalist embraces a second chance at life
Suzi Quatro rock ‘n’ roll heroine in an unzipped exclusive interview
An Interview with The Zombies legendary voice Colin Blunstone
Michael Des Barres: Silverhead rocker & TV villain ‘Murdoc’ chats with Ray Shasho
Eric Johnson Interview: An extraordinary and diverse guitarist with rock fusion mastery
An interview with music legends Micky Dolenz & Gary Puckett -Happy Together 2012
Exclusive: Frank Marino legendary guitarist “I can’t play guitar without severe pain”
Chris Squire Interview: Squackett, Jon Anderson and ‘Yes’ on Broadway
Andy Powell talks about the longevity and mystique of 'Wishbone Ash'
Blondie magnificent at Firefly Gala: Interview guitarist/songwriter Chris Stein
Dave Mason is Feelin’ Alright in an Interview with Ray Shasho
Eric Burdon -Animals immortal songster speaks with Ray Shasho
Exclusive Interview: Norman Greenbaum reveals the true origin of “Spirit In The Sky”
Exclusive Interview: The Voice of ‘Snoopy VS. The Red Baron’ -Barry Winslow
Exclusive Interview: TODD RUNDGREN talks UTOPIA reunion with Ray Shasho
Exclusive: British Blues trailblazer Kim Simmonds of Savoy Brown –CD Review: ‘Voodoo Moon’
Grand Funk Railroad’s Captain Mark Farner Raps with Ray Shasho
Henry McCullough divulges divine intervention while with Paul McCartney & Wings
Ian Anderson: A conversation with the Scottish Gent we attest as Jethro Tull
Interview/Review: Janet Robbins ‘Song of the Gypsy Tree’ Mesmerizing and Magnificent
INTERVIEW: Billy Sherwood discusses the Progressive Rock of CIRCA… ‘And So On’
Interview: Ex Judas Priest Metal Master: Atkins May Project 'Serpents Kiss'
Interview: GREG LAKE of Emerson Lake & Palmer reveals: I really am a ‘Lucky Man’
INTERVIEW: HEART original guitarist Roger Fisher ‘Getting voted out saved my life!’
Interview: NILS LOFGREN Springsteen guitar virtuoso: Review ‘Old School’
Interview: Tommy James (Shondells) talks about 'Me, the Mob, and the Music'
Interview: Tommy Roe tried to get Beatles signed: Both rejected by ABC Records
Joe Lala: An unplugged interview with the Silent- Giant of the music industry
Jon Anderson: "I'll return to YES when they wake up" - Interview with Ray Shasho
Kim Wilson interview: 'We played straight blues and we were militant about it'
Orlando Calling Festival REVIEW/ INTERVIEW with Doobie Brothers Pat Simmons
Paul Revere & the Raiders Charismatic Superstar Mark Lindsay Speaks With Ray Shasho
Rainbow / Deep Purple vocalist Joe Lynn Turner chats with Ray Shasho
Review: Frampton Comes Alive! 35 Interview:Bassist Stanley Sheldon Chats with Ray Shasho
Review: New release Blue Moon Harem ‘FINLAND’ -Interview: Demetri Joannou
Ronnie MONTROSE Interview: “We’re Going Out and Tearing It Up!”
Santana and Journey Original Lead Singer Gregg Rolie Speaks with Ray Shasho
The Turtles profound and witty Professor Mark Volman lectures Ray Shasho
Tony Levin interview: Levin Torn White new release and review
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Yardbirds Exalted Drummer and Songwriter Jim McCarty Speaks with Ray Shasho

Classic Rock Music Archives By Ray Shasho

‘Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest’ -A Tribute to Johnny Winter is ‘Triumphant’ in Clearwater
‘Mark Farner’ Electrifies Huge ‘Blast Friday’ Crowd in Downtown Clearwater
Joe Lala: The Silent- Giant of The Music Industry Dead at 66
2013 Year in Review: Classic Rock Music Journalist Ray Shasho Rates ‘Best of the Best’
John Mayall Dazzles Sarasota Audience on his 80th Birthday
Concerts and Music Festivals around Tampa Bay!
‘Spock’s Beard’ Album Review: ‘Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep
Jeff Berlin Interview: Perhaps the finest electric bass player in the world.
“Renaissance: Grandine il Vento” album review: Fantastico!
Alvin Lee legendary British blues guitarist dead at 68
Year in review: Classic rock music journalist Ray Shasho reflects on 2012
Ribfest 2012 headlines Buddy Guy, Heart, Santana’s Gregg Rolie …and more
The Zombies are brilliant for sold-out Largo Cultural Center
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band superlative for sold out Clearwater audience
Happy Together Tour draws another packed house at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater
Summer concerts and rock and roll on the high seas
NEWS FLASH: RONNIE MONTROSE Dead at 64
BLONDIE to Perform at Fundraiser in Bradenton for Forty Carrots Family Center
‘Dangerous Dan’ Toler BENEFIT headlines Dickey Betts-Bonnie Bramlett- Blackhawk
Review: MONTROSE Masterful and Powerful at Largo Cultural Center
Review: FOGHAT quick boogie at Jannus Live Rocks the House
Review: Frampton Comes Alive! incredible performance for sold out Ruth Eckerd
HIPPIEFEST: A resurgence of the flower children and the music that mattered
The Happy Together Tour at Ruth Eckerd Hall was Far Out,Man!
George Thorogood And The Destroyers & Queensryche Invade Clearwater This Fall
The Beach Boys Brian Wilson surfs into Clearwater
STYX returning to Ribfest at Vinoy Park in St Petersburg
Cheap Trick and Tampa Bay Lightning rock the St Pete Times Forum
Jeff Beck shares a day in the life at Ruth Eckerd Hall
Kansas and the Little River Band rock out at Fun ‘N Sun Fest
U2 continues to sellout stadiums despite music industry failures
KISS Army largest social network on the planet
“Giving Hunger The Blues” Block Party Rocks Sarasota
Kid Rock, ZZ Top and The Beach Boys are Cruisin' in 2011
KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Rocks the Forum in Tampa
Phil Collins an entangled farewell
Pat Travers …Boom, Boom, turn those lights back on I want to rock!
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts rock huge crowd In Tampa
Johnny Winter Live at the Capitol Theatre
Golden Earring celebrates 50 years of rock and roll
Jethro Tull celebrates 40th anniversary of Aqualung with USA tour
News Flash Buffalo Springfield plans to Reunite and Tour this Fall
Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Bob Seger to begin 2011- tour in March
Allman Brothers Band guitar legend Dickey Betts plays benefit in Sarasota
Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks open their co-headlined tour in Florida
Peter Rivera is Rare Earth
Lady Gaga reinvented by local heavy metal guitar wizard
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