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October 27, 2010

in Entertainment Interviews , James "J.Y." Young , Styx's Dennis DeYoung & James "J.Y." Young by Mike

A Conversation with James “J.Y.” Young of Styx – HuffPost 10.27.10

Mike Ragogna: J.Y., let’s talk about Styx’s new album, Regeneration: Volume 1. “Volume 1” implies a “Volume 2” is coming. Will there be an ongoing series of releases? James “J.Y.” Young: Well, ultimately, we’re in the process of re-recording some of our original masters with the current lineup of the band because there have been a […]

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October 27, 2010

in Advice for New Artists , James “J.Y.” Young , Styx’s Dennis DeYoung & James “J.Y.” Young by Mike

Styx’s James “J.Y.” Young – HuffPost 10.27.10

Mike Ragogna: What do you have as advice for new artists? James “JY” Young: Well, I have my little speech–patience, persistence, talent, luck, and capital–PPTLC. You have to have all of those elements in order to try and succeed, and you have to want it more than the next guy, and that’s where the persistence […]

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October 27, 2010

by Mike

– Mike Ragogna’s 2.0 – 20101027 – Smokey Robinson

Mike Ragogna’s interview with the “King of Motown” Smokey Robinson, an R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and record executive, one of the primary figures associated with Motown, second only to the company’s founder, Berry Gordy. As an original member of Motown Records’ first vocal group The Miracles and as a solo artist, Robinson delivered […]

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October 25, 2010

in Advice for New Artists , Smokey Robinson by Mike

Smokey Robinson – HuffPost 10.25.10

Mike Ragogna: Hey Smokey, do you have any advice for new artists and new songwriters? Smokey Robinson: Yeah man–love it. That’s my first advice to them because it’s hard. Everybody wants to do it, so the competition is fierce. So, you’ve got to be able to withstand the knockdowns that you’re going to receive and […]

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October 25, 2010

in Advice for New Artists , Sarah Sample by Mike

Sarah Sample – HuffPost 10.25.10

Mike Ragogna: Since you’re a recording vet now with four albums under your belt, what advice do you have for new artists? Sarah Sample: Hmm. Well, I think we live in a time and day, right now, where there are so many tools out there to help young artists and to help new artists make […]

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October 25, 2010

in Advice for New Artists , Jimmy Ryan by Mike

Jimmy Ryan – HuffPost 10.25.10

Mike Ragogna: Having served your country well all these years in the music business, what advice might you have for new artists that want to get started? Jimmy Ryan: Boy, it’s tough. I’ve got two very talented kids, and I’m telling them that a law degree would be really good. (laughs) I don’t know. It’s a […]

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October 25, 2010

in Entertainment Interviews , Jimmy Ryan by Mike

A Conversation with Jimmy Ryan – HuffPost 10.25.10

Mike Ragogna: Good day, Mr. Jimmy Ryan, how the heck are you today? Jimmy Ryan: I’m doing good–or, I’m sorry, I’m doing well. MR: (laughs) Would you please tell the readers your history in the music business? JR: Do we have hours and hours? MR: (laughs) Yes. Yes, we do. JR: I started off with […]

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October 25, 2010

in Entertainment Interviews , Smokey Robinson by Mike

A Conversation with Smokey Robinson – HuffPost 10.25.10

Mike Ragogna: Smokey, there’s so much to go over, but let’s begin with your new album for Cracker Barrel, Now And Then. Can you tell us about the project? Smokey Robinson: Well, it’s a combination of six brand new songs and six of my vintage songs, and I made the deal with Cracker Barrel through Time […]

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