Woodstock’s co-producer Artie Kornfeld discusses how his relationship with fellow co-producer Michael Lang formed by chance. He takes an honest look behind the music industry of the late 60s and what it took to create Woodstock.
Tag: rock music
Grateful Dead
David Bowie
David Bowie: ‘I’ve Always Just Seemed to Collect Personalities’
Russell Harty's 1973 interview with David Bowie on his different guises and religious beliefs. Continue reading
The Beatles
Backstage With the Beatles At the ‘Ed Sullivan Show’
"A 50-year old memory keeps me linked with my mother years after her death…" Continue reading
Nirvana
Behind The Scenes of Nevermind with Butch Vig
Producer of Nirvana’s diamond-selling album Nevermind (1991), Butch Vig, gives the technical breakdown behind the huge hit, “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Continue reading
Elvis Presley
Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant on the Influence of Elvis
Lead vocalist and lyricist of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, discusses the tremendous influence that Elvis Presley had on his love of music and musical career, as well as the influence Elvis had on music in general. Continue reading
Elvis Presley
The Beatles Reminiscence About Meeting Elvis
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison of The Beatles remember what it was like to meet Elvis Presley, including what he was doing when they first entered his house. Continue reading
Grammy Awards
Jethro Tull: ‘The Record Co. Didn’t Have Belief in Us Winning’
An audio of a great interview with Martin Barre from Jethro Tull talking about his Grammy win for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance in 1988–beating out Metallica to the surprise and frustration of many. Continue reading
John Lennon
Ed Sullivan’s Talent Coordinator Talks Beatles Debut
Talent coordinator for The Ed Sullivan Show, Vince Calandra, shares what it was like on February 9, 1964 when The Beatles first appeared in the United States. Continue reading
John Lennon
[Blog] John Lennon’s Death: A Real Drag?
Author: Ben Nussbaum A short video interview passed into Beatles and pop culture lore: When asked about John Lennon’s death, Paul McCartney, chewing some gum, pronounced it a “drag.” Paul would tell a later interviewer that all three of the Beatles reacted the same way–they went to work, creating music, … Continue reading