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February 16, 2012
- in Entertainment Interviews , Steve Tyrell by Mike
A Conversation with Steve Tyrell – HuffPost 2.16.12
Mike Ragogna: Steve, your new album is titled, I’ll Take Romance. Why in the world would you take romance? Steve Tyrell: Why not? I think that’s the better question. What’s better? MR: A good stock tip? Adele? ST: The reason that we gave the album that title is because so many people have used my music […]
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February 16, 2012
A Pre-Grammy Conversation with Bob Clearmountain – HuffPost 2.16.12
Mike Ragogna: Bob, here at the Grammys watching over the sonics of the Bruce Springsteen segment. What are some of the things you look out for when it comes to the right mix on Bruce? Bob Clearmountain: The thing with Bruce, and any artist like Bruce, is that the most important thing is the song, […]
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February 15, 2012
Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson – HuffPost 2.15.12
Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Roger Hodgson: Follow your heart and stay true to your self. Learn your craft so it becomes second nature and then go deep inside and express the deepest emotions and dreams of your heart and soul.
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February 15, 2012
A Conversation with Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson – HuffPost 2.15.12
Mike Ragogna: Roger, it’s obvious that Breakfast in America is one of the classic albums of the seventies. Do you see that it has a significance, topically, in 2012? Roger Hodgson: From the multi-generations that I’m seeing in audiences around the world and what I still hear on the radio in every country, Breakfast in America and especially the […]
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February 15, 2012
A Conversation with Styx’s James “J.Y.” Young – HuffPost 2.15.12
Mike Ragogna: JY, how does it feel to be a repeat offender on the show and HuffPo? James “J.Y.” Young: Well, sometimes it sounds so nice, you have to do it twice. MR: (laughs) Okay, let’s chat about your new DVD, The Grand Illusion / Pieces Of Eight Live. What inspired you guys to celebrate this […]
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February 15, 2012
Styx’s James “J.Y.” Young – HuffPost 2.15.12
Mike Ragogna: JY, do you have any advice that you would like to share with new artists? James “JY” Young: There’s a football player on The Patriots named Danny Woodhead. This guy’s like 5’9″, but he’s tough as nails, he can run fast, and he’s hard for a big guy to get a hold of. […]
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February 14, 2012
- in Advice for New Artists , Phil Ramone by Mike
Phil Ramone – HuffPost 2.14.12
Mike Ragogna: Phil, what advice would you have for new artists? Phil Ramone: You have to do what’s all in your history is available. You can go on iTunes and spend a week and go listen. For me, I ask them to send me the best seven to ten things they heard. It’s not about […]
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February 14, 2012
- in Entertainment Interviews , Phil Ramone by Mike
A Conversation with Phil Ramone – HuffPost 2.14.12
Mike Ragogna: Hey Phil Ramone, what the heck are you doing here at the Grammys? Phil Ramone: Well, first of all, sometimes you need to look for work. You’d never know amongst these great people here. They need help. MR: You’ve got a resume together? PR: I’m trying, I’m trying real hard. MR: I’m sure […]
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