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That time Joey Molland told me about the “crooks” that stole a ton of royalty money from Badfinger

By Steve Newton Way back in November of 1987 I did an interview with Joey Molland of Badfinger. I’ve loved Badfinger ever since I first heard them doing that 1969 song that everybody thought was the Beatles, “Come and Get It”, from the film The Magic Christian. Joey Molland wasn’t in the band then, but … Continue reading That time Joey Molland told me about the “crooks” that stole a ton of royalty money from Badfinger

That time Al Stewart told me that he adored Don Henley’s latest hit, “The Boys of Summer”

By Steve Newton I first got turned on to Scottish-born singer-songwriter Al Stewart when I heard his catchy 1976 hit single “Year of the Cat”, from the LP of the same name. I bought his next album, Time Passages, and I liked that one as well. Then I went back and checked out his earlier, … Continue reading That time Al Stewart told me that he adored Don Henley’s latest hit, “The Boys of Summer”

David Wilcox would rather be known as a rocker than a bluesman

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON NOV. 15, 1985 By Steve Newton When David Wilcox was 12 years old he played his first gig at a club for recently released convicts. As he recalls, the ex-cons weren’t particularly impressed. “It was a good introduction to what came later,” says Wilcox with a laugh. “It was pretty funky. I … Continue reading David Wilcox would rather be known as a rocker than a bluesman

That time Devin Townsend told me that he thought the guitar was a stupid instrument

By Steve Newton Back in September of 1993 I did my second interview with Canadian rocker Devin Townsend, who has since gone on to become one of the most prolific and admired metal musicians in the world. He’s been called a musical genius, and deservedly so. But back in ’93, when he was 21, Townsend … Continue reading That time Devin Townsend told me that he thought the guitar was a stupid instrument

That time 21-year-old Devin Townsend told me that he and Steve Vai give each other ulcers

Actual footage of Townsend giving Vai an ulcer By Steve Newton Back in September of 1993 I did my second interview with Canadian metal genius Devin Townsend. He was only 21 at the time, and had recently joined up with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai to record the vocals for Vai’s Sex & Religion album and … Continue reading That time 21-year-old Devin Townsend told me that he and Steve Vai give each other ulcers

That time I called Allan Holdsworth up to talk guitar and he just wanted to chat about beer

By Steve Newton Back in November of 1983 I did my first interview with British guitar legend Allan Holdsworth, when he was touring with his band I.O.U. His latest album at the time was the six-song EP Road Games, and one point in the conversation I asked him about the “special thanks” on the back … Continue reading That time I called Allan Holdsworth up to talk guitar and he just wanted to chat about beer

That time Greg Martin told me how the Kentucky Headhunters came to record their new song “The Ballad of Davy Crockett”

By Steve Newton I interviewed Kentucky Headhunters lead guitarist Greg Martin in April of 1991, shortly after the release of the band’s second album, Electric Barnyard. That was the one with their cover of the 1950s radio hit “The Ballad of Davy Crockett”. When I was a kid I used to run around with my … Continue reading That time Greg Martin told me how the Kentucky Headhunters came to record their new song “The Ballad of Davy Crockett”

John Oates plugs new Hall & Oates book, says things could be worse for pop music’s most successful duo

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON DEC. 7, 1984 By Steve Newton With some 40 million records sold worldwide, Daryl Hall and John Oates are probably the most popular duo in contemporary music. In 13 years the two have garnered nine gold and five platinum albums, with their songs topping not only pop, but adult contemporary, R&B, and … Continue reading John Oates plugs new Hall & Oates book, says things could be worse for pop music’s most successful duo

That time Tommy Aldridge told me that they threatened to break his arms if he left Black Oak Arkansas

By Steve Newton I interviewed hard-rock drum legend Tommy Aldridge for the first time back in April of 1990, when he was touring with Whitesnake in support of their latest album, Slip of the Tongue. I’d been a fan of his ever since I first heard him in the ’70s, slamming the skins for southern-rockers … Continue reading That time Tommy Aldridge told me that they threatened to break his arms if he left Black Oak Arkansas

Anthrax to play Vancouver with Black Label Society and Exodus

By Steve Newton Hey Vancouver metalheads: get your wallets ready. American metal legends Anthrax have announced that they’re playing the PNE Forum on January 20, along with fellow Yanks Black Label Society and Exodus. Anthrax’s current lineup includes singer Joey Belladonna, lead guitarist John Donais, rhythm guitarist Scott Ian, bassist Frank Bello, and drummer Charlie … Continue reading Anthrax to play Vancouver with Black Label Society and Exodus

That time John Cougar told me that he was really influenced by the ballsiness of Prince

By Steve Newton I interviewed John Mellencamp for the first time in May of 1983, when he was still known as John Cougar. At the time he was touring behind his blockbuster American Fool album, and at one point in the conversation I asked him about his upcoming album, Uh-huh, which would hit record stores … Continue reading That time John Cougar told me that he was really influenced by the ballsiness of Prince

Album review: Cadillac Tramps, It’s Allright (1994)

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, AUG. 19, 1994 By Steve Newton Maybe you’ve seen that quick shot of hefty Cadillac Tramps singer Gabby Gaborno doing his grizzly-bear-with-shades impression during one of those manic “I Am Canadian” beer commercials. Well, Molson goofed, because the Cadillac Tramps ain’t Canadian–they’re from Orange County, California. The good news … Continue reading Album review: Cadillac Tramps, It’s Allright (1994)