Mike Ragogna: Graham, what advice you have for new artists? Graham Nash: Believe in what you’re doing. Don’t waste people’s time, especially your own. Time is the only thing we have…time and family. That’s it, period.
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Allan, with all of the success and experience that you’ve gained over your life and extensive career, is there any advice you would give to a new artist? Allan Clarke: (laughs) I suppose it would be the same advice that I am giving to my 18-year-old grandson who is a brilliant guitar player […]
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Mike Ragogna: Graham, let’s talk about the new Hollies DVD Look Through Any Window. It covers from 1963 to 1975, and it’s loaded with vintage footage as well as interviews including those with you and Allan Clarke. Graham Nash: It was really terrifying to see myself growing up. (laughs) MR: (laughs) How did The Hollies’ get […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Coldplay is putting on a concert in Madrid, Spain, part of the Unstagedseries that started last year through a partnership with American Express, YouTube and VEVO. Representing American Express are Public Affairs Director Brad Minor and Rich Lehrfeld, VP of Sponsorship Access & Experiential Marketing. How are you guys doing today? Rich Lehrfeld & […]
Continue readingIt’s official: Coldplay will appear in American Express’ Unstaged series, and their performance will be broadcast live from Madrid, Spain.
Continue readingMike Ragogna: What advice would you have for new artists? Steve Howe: Well, everybody’s tried to give advice. People just don’t usually take advice. (laughs) I can be light about it. There’s one thing that makes a professional guitarist stand out–particularly on an acoustic guitar–is that you don’t squeak too much. You’ve got to squeak […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Johnny, you are on tour in Denmark right now, right? Johnny Winter: I am, yes. MR: Are you having a good time on the road? JW: Oh, yes. MR: Is this tour a little different from your others? JW: No, it’s about the same. MR: (laughs) Alright, let’s talk about your new album Roots, […]
Continue readingMike Ragogna: Hi there, how are you Roger? What’s up? Roger Taylor: I’m not bad, not good, I’m just having a little glass of fine wine. I might point out that it’s 7:20 here. MR: Yes, the wine being well timed. (laughs) Roger, it is the 40th anniversary of Queen. What do you make of […]
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