Category: Artist Interviews

I’ve always loved great guitarists (like Joe Satriani) whether they played power pop or not. Here is another great guitar god, Yngwie Malmsteen. We got to talk about his latest album “Relentless” that came out late last month. Yngwie gives a passionate interview about his career and his approach toward music.

Here is my exclusive interview with Dwight Twilley and his interesting revelations of an near reunion with former partner Phil Seymour and how they got discovered by Sam Phillips (Sun Records), and got that rockabilly feel from Ray Harris. Get the newest album “Green Blimp” at www.dwighttwilley.com.

As promised earlier this week — my full audio interview with guitar god Joe Satriani. I will be posting all audio interviews with Power Popaholic on YouTube at some point.

I was thrilled to get the opportunity to interview electric guitar legend Joe Satriani and we talked about his latest solo album Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards. Since we’re both Long Island, NY locals, we discussed his early years and some of his favorite guitarists.

We also touched on his upcoming album with Chickenfoot, a group that includes Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony of Van Halen and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Read the interview first on The Rock and Roll Report.

Later this week, I’ll post the unedited audio interview for your listening pleasure. You could also pre-order Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards. Official release date is Oct.5

I got a rare treat and interviewed rock and roll hall of famer Chrissie Hynde (Pretenders) and JP Jones (Grace) who have been been touring together as JP, Chrissie & The Fairground Boys in support of their new album “Fidelity!” The album has been met with near universal acclaim, and I’m no different in singing it’s praises.

We dish about how they met in Cuba, produced the album and formed their own record label, including past rumors of a Chrissie Hynde solo album are put to rest. It’s 14 minutes streaming, so enjoy…

Listen to a few tracks from “Fidelity!” below. Highlights include “If You Let Me” and the bouncy title track. The albums theme of lust, love and frustration is thick with authenticity and excellent songwriting.
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