Mike Ragogna: Bob, what inspired you to take on Miles Davis’ latin works? Bob Belden: I do not get inspired in the traditional sense. I wake up each day and think about ways to create a tangible intellectual asset. Depending on the immediate environment ideas pop into my head all the time. Over the years […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Bob Belden: Do you mean the socially acceptable use of the word “artist” that is cliché and unproductive, mostly a marketing tool to transform the average into–the average? MR: That depends, what are your thoughts on this? BB: The concept of being an “artist” is […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What advice do you have for new artists? Van Hunt: First of all, to understand the fundamentals you’re saying you want to do, whether it’s music or astrophysics. You have to understand that there has been work that has already been laid down and there are people that understand the foundation you want […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Hello, Pegi. Pegi Young: Hello there. MR: You have a new album coming, Bracing For Impact. How do you know when it’s time for another album and what is your creative process like? PY: Well, it tends to not be much of a well thought out plan. It happens when the songs come in […]
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