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Bob Seger – HuffPost 11.21.11

Mike Ragogna: Okay, so what advice do you have for new artists? Bob Seger: Be original. That’s my best advice. You’re going to find that there’s something that you do well, and try to do it with as much originality as you can, and don’t skimp on the words. Work on the words. MR: Does […]

A Conversation with Bob Seger – HuffPost 11.21.11

Mike Ragogna: Bob, hi. So, we’re not only celebrating the release of your newUltimate Hits: Rock And Roll Never Forgets collection, but also that you’re touring again. Which do you identify with more–being in the studio or playing out live? Bob Seger: I identify with them equally. The studio is really fun because I don’t make […]

Bill Wyman – HuffPost 11.18.11

Mike Ragogna: Bill, what advice would you have for new artists? Bill Wyman: Try to write some decent songs first. Practice, practice, practice. Listen to the people in the past that played the instrument you’re playing and learn from them. That’s the way I learned, that’s the way Mick and Keith learned. Just copying lines […]

Brann Dailor of Mastodon – HuffPost 11.18.11

Mike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Brann Dailor: It’s getting harder and harder to be a professional musician due to the circumstances around what that is. It’s hard to get a record deal, record companies aren’t signing; it’s tough. You shouldn’t be going into music to be a famous person, you […]

A Conversation with Brann Dailor of Mastodon – HuffPost 11.18.11

Mike Ragogna: Why, it’s Brann Dailor of Mastodon. Brann Dailor: Hi, how are you? MR: I’m fine, how are you? BD: I’m good. MR: What was the vision behind your latest album The Hunter? BD: To be honest, I had a whole long lofty, psychedelic story that was written up for it but we ended up […]

A Conversation with Bill Wyman – HuffPost 11.18.11

Mike Ragogna: Hello Bill, how are you? Bill Wyman: I’m fine, thank you. I’ve got a day off of my tour, so I’ve got a day off so you’ve got a chance to talk to me. MR: You’ve got a day off but they still put you to work. BW: Oh yeah! I had a […]