By Steve Newton I've interviewed a lot of amazing guitarists over the last 40 years or so. Hundreds actually. And I don't think I've upset too many of them. But for some reason, in the last few years, I seem to have ticked off at least a couple fiery fretburners, who decided to block @earofnewt … Continue reading Yngwie Malmsteen and Kim Mitchell both blocked me on Twitter (X), but I’ll get over it
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Joe Elliott says that Def Leppard were never a “big-hair” band, just longhairs like Sabbath and Zeppelin
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 18, 2003 By Steve Newton A lot of bands that were big in the ’80s are now having trouble getting booked into bowling alleys, but Def Leppard’s not one of them. The British melodic-rock quintet—which hit its commercial peak in 1987 with Hysteria, which has sold 16 million units worldwide—is still … Continue reading Joe Elliott says that Def Leppard were never a “big-hair” band, just longhairs like Sabbath and Zeppelin
Dave Alvin recalls how his record label wanted him to sound like Eurythmics
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON NOV. 28, 1991 By Steve Newton Rock ’n’ roll bands can be like families. A band offers its members a place where they can have a sense of belonging, where they can look out for one another, and where they can share the joys of their good fortune—whether that be getting a … Continue reading Dave Alvin recalls how his record label wanted him to sound like Eurythmics