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  • ALAN ZWEIBEL: Writer/Producer Talks "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Saturday Night Live" and "It's Garry Shandling's Show"

  • LARRY FINE of THE THREE STOOGES

  • LOUISE HARRISON: George's Sister Talks About The Beatles!

  • 1950s RADIO IN COLOR: THE LOST PHOTOGRAPHS OF DEEJAY TOMMY EDWARDS

  • MICHELLE PFEIFFER: Talks about Acting, Singing and the Paparazzi

  • CHARLES FOX: COMPOSER OF "KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG" AND TV THEMES FOR "HAPPY DAYS," "LAVERNE & SHIRLEY," "WONDER WOMAN," "LOVE BOAT" On Creating Memorable Melodies

  • LENNY WILLIAMS: Talks About Solo Hits And His Years as Tower of Power's Lead Singer

  • ELVIN BISHOP: On Blues, Butterfield, "Fooled Around," Beating Drugs and Drink

  • JOEY MEDINA: Latin King of Comedy

  • JACK JONES: The Great Vocalist On Pop Music, Sinatra, Man of La Mancha

  • JANE BIRKIN: Music, Film, Fashion Icon Talks About Serge Gainsbourg, More!

  • LARI WHITE: Nashville's Renaissance Woman

  • BRIAN REGAN: The Comic Connection

  • STEVE McQUEEN: RE-EVALUATING A REBEL - Jeremy Roberts' Interview with McQueen's Biographer

  • THE JAYHAWKS: Our Vintage Interview with Gary Louris

  • GARY OLDMAN on Acting

  • Burt Bacharach: PCC Interview with Pop Songwriting Icon

  • FOREIGNER: Lead Singer Kelly Hansen Talks About Becoming a Juke Box Hero

  • Robert Davi: The Singer & Screen Tough Guy Talks Sinatra, Great American Songbook, "Die Hard," "Goonies," "Stargate," James Bond, "Showgirls."

  • THE BANGLES: Debbi Peterson Talks About the Past, Present & Future of the Pioneering Female Rockers

  • JEFF HANNA: Founding Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Member Talks About "Circle," Country Greats, Folk-Rock of the '60s, Jug Band, The Doors, Clint Eastwood & Lee Marvin, Steve Martin, Much More.

  • PAT TRAVERS: On Hendrix, Ronnie Hawkins, More!

  • THE SHIRELLES: Founding Member Beverly Lee Talks about The Girl Group's Classic Hits, Facing Racial Prejudice, Dick Clark, Murray The K, more!

  • ULTRA VIOLET talks about Warhol, Salvador Dali, 9/11, Pop Art, the '60s

  • MIMI CHAKAROVA: "The Price of Sex" Filmmaker Discusses the Shocking and Heart-Rending Story of Sex Trafficking Victims

  • "NAKED GUN: A Classic Flashback; Our Interviews With Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban, David Zucker

  • "BRIDGE TO NEVER LAND" Keeping Peter Pan Eternally Youthful; PPC Chats With Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson, Authors of the "Starcatchers" Series

  • SAM NELSON: Interview on the Restoration of "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet"

  • DIANA REISS: The Dolphin in the Mirror: Exploring Dolphin Minds and Saving Dolphin Lives

  • JUDY COLLINS on New Album, Autobiography, Children's Projects, Troubadour's Life, Activism, '60s, Songwriting

  • BRIAN BLADE: The Fellowship of Music; A Chat with the Great Drummer/Composer

  • DEVO: Gerald Casale talks De-Evolution, Marketing, Music, Idiocy

  • HERB ALPERT: On Jazz, Lani Hall, Tijuana Brass, Sam Cooke, Jan Berry, The Music Biz, Art

  • BRIAN WILSON: The Beach Boys, "Smile," Gershwin, Spector, Chuck Berry, Much More

  • PETER ASHER: The Legendary Producer/Singer/Manager/Exec Talks Peter & Gordon, Beatles, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Music Biz

  • RODNEY CROWELL Reveals His Creative Rebirth

  • STEVE CROPPER: The Legendary Stax Records Guitarist/Songwriter/Producer Talks Otis Redding, Booker T., "Midnight Hour," "Soul Man," "Knock On Wood," Blues Brothers and The 5 Royales.

  • BRUCE JOHNSTON: Beach Boys, Reunion, Beatles, "Smile," "Pet Sounds"

  • BLUES TRAVELER: Guitarist Chan Kinchla on Jam Bands, a New Album, Improvising and More

  • THREE DOG NIGHT: Danny Hutton Talks About The Band's History, Brian Wilson and More!

  • SHEILA E. & PETE ESCOVEDO: Percussion, Prince, Family, Musical Therapy for Kids and Spirituality

  • MARK HUMMEL: Blues Harmonica Great

  • INXS: Jon Farriss Interview - Talks About Michael Hutchence, J.D. Fortune and the History of the Great Australian Band

  • MICKY DOLENZ: He Looks Back On The Monkees Phenomenon

  • THE MONKEES: Concert Review 2011 with Exclusive Photos

  • SMASH MOUTH: Steve Harwell Talks Hits, Soundtracks, 'Surreal Life,' Tequila, Tragedy and More.

  • GREGG ROLIE: Our Interview With The Co-Founder, Keyboardist, Songwriter and Vocalist of Santana and Journey

  • MARSHALL CHAPMAN: On Nashville, Her New Album, "Country Strong"

  • PETULA CLARK on Child Stardom, Pop Hits, "Finian's Rainbow," "Sunset Boulevard," more!

  • GRAND FUNK RAILROAD: Founding Member Don Brewer Talks About The Band's Past, Present and Future.

  • BRIAN McKNIGHT: On His Family's Musical Talents, Shaping His Career, Songwriting, More

  • VIVIANA GUZMAN: The "Queen of the Flute" Overcomes Physical Challenge to Become Star of Classical and World Music

  • PIA ZADORA: On Singing, "Lonely Lady," Santa Claus Conquers Martians", Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Jermaine Jackson, Talullah Bankhead

  • THE AHN TRIO: Classical Sisters Bring Modern Beauty To The Classical Music World

  • MOODY BLUES' JOHN LODGE: The Band's Singer/Songwriter/Bassist on The Moody Blues, Past, Present Future

  • EILEEN FULTON: 50 Years of "As The World Turns"

  • IAN HUNTER: On Mott The Hoople, Solo Career

  • BRIAN AUGER: Rock Keyboard Wizard on Trinity, Oblivion Express

  • HOLLY COLE: Canada's Jazz Vocal Great

  • MARISA TOMEI: On the Joys of Acting

  • TEMPEST: Adventurous Celtic Rockers

  • ROBERT LAMM Talks About the Longevity of Pioneering Rock Band Chicago

  • HUMAN LEAGUE: SYNTH POP SURVIVES

  • GORDON LIGHTFOOT: Folk/Pop Legend

  • AL KOOPER: A Look Back With the Legendary Musician/Songwriter/Producer

  • BETTY BUCKLEY: The Stage and Screen Star Talks Acting, Singing, Meditation!

  • RORY BLOCK: Autobiography, Her Life in Blues, Legends She Has Known

  • WARREN OATES: Classic Character Actor, featured in Such Films as "Wild Bunch" and "Stripes"

  • LYNDA CARTER: Wonder Woman, New Album, Celebrity

  • JAMES BURTON: Guitar Legend's Memories of Rick Nelson

  • BOBBY HART: The Songwriting Great Talks Monkees, Boyce & Hart, Brill Building, Don Kirshner

  • MARILU HENNER: "Taxi," Andy Kaufman, "Grease," FItness, Coppola, Broadway

  • LA LA BROOKS of The Crystals, talks about Phil Spector, Diana Ross, Darlene Love, more.

  • YELLOWCARD: Ryan Key interview

  • HENRY ROLLINS on politics, celebrity, rock, Black Flag, much more

  • New York Dolls: Review of "Dancing Backward in High Heels" by Chris Epting

  • MARK LINDSAY on Paul Revere & The Raiders, Terry Melcher, Leon Russell, Wilson Pickett, Charles Manson, more!

  • DARLENE LOVE: Vocal Great Talks R&R Hall of Fame, Phil Spector, Elvis, David Letterman, More!

  • AIR: A chat with the French Electronic Pop Band

  • Joyce DeWitt Talks about "Three's Company," John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, Don Knotts, Her Spiritual Journey

  • DENNIS WILSON: Dean Torrence (Jan & Dean) Remembers the Talented, Tragic Beach Boy

  • JEFFREY WEISSMAN: The Struggles of An Acting Career; Plus Behind The Scenes of the "Back To The Future" sequels, Clint Eastwood's "Pale Rider," "Saved By The Bell," "Twilight Zone: The Movie."

  • EMILY BERGL on "Desperate Housewives," "Men in Trees," "Southland" "Star Trek: Enterprise," "Medium," "Carrie 2."

  • TESSA SOUTER: Jazz Singer-Songwriter on Unlocking Your Dreams and Changing Your Life

  • ROY ROGERS: Interview with the Slide Guitar Great

  • KEVIN POLLAK: Stand-Up, Movie Acting, Impressions, "Millon Dollar Money Drop," "Vamped Out"

  • KIM NOVAK On Her Life and Career

  • CHARLIE LOUVIN: Country Music Pioneer

  • PETER WELLER On The Sci-Fi Classic, "Robocop"

  • KENNY LOGGINS: On Songwriting, Performing, Hits, Loggins & Messina

  • MALO: 40 Years of Latin Rock

  • DAVID NELSON: Our Vintage Interview Recalls "Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet"

  • DENNY LAINE: Wings, McCartney, Moody Blues, Ginger Baker, Much More

  • BOOKER T. The Master of Soulful Keyboards Talks MG's, "Green Onions," Memphis, Stax-Volt, Otis Redding, Neil Young, More!

  • JOHN OLIVER: "Daily Show," Stand-up, "Community" Sitcom, Smurfs, Politics, More!

  • ADAM SCHLESINGER: On Fountains of Wayne, Ivy, Tinted Windows. Stephen Colbert, Drew Barrymore, Hugh Grant, Film Scoring, "That Thing You Do!"

  • GYPSY SOUL: Finding a Successful Indie Route, "Grace & Tranquility"

  • PETE BEST: On Beatles, Brian Epstein, Firing, Suicide Attempt, Liverpool Scene, His Comeback

  • THE POSIES: On Power Pop, New Album, Songwriting, Producing, R.E.M., Big Star

  • IAN ANDERSON: The Man Who Brought Flute To Rock With Jethro Tull

  • WENDY WALLER: "Little Angel" Song Benefits Institute for Violence, Abuse and Trauma

  • YEARDLEY SMITH, The Voice of Lisa Simpson

  • JASON BONHAM: Interview on Led Zeppelin, Dad John Bonham, the Art of Drumming, Black Country Communion

  • TERRY DISLEY: Beatles, Dave Stewart, His Jazz "Nutcracker"

  • LEE ROCKER on Rockabilly, Stray Cats, More!

  • KYLE EASTWOOD: The Acclaimed Bassist/Composer talks Jazz, father Clint Eastwood, Film-Scoring

  • DEANA MARTIN on daddy Dean, plus Frank, Jerry Lewis, Bobby Darin, Judy Garland, Buffalo Springfield, Elvis, much more.

  • RICK NELSON: His Music, His Legacy; Fellow Rockers Pay Tribute to The Legend

  • ROBERT CONRAD on "Wild Wild West," "Black Sheep Squadron," "Hawaiian Eye," New Radio Show and much more!

  • ROBERT CRAY: Blues, Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, More

  • THE APPLES IN STEREO: Robert Schneider talks "Travellers in Space and Time," Production and Songwriting Techniques, Beach Boys, Futurism and more.

  • JOHN SEBASTIAN on Lovin' Spoonful, Kotter, Beatles, Blues, Jug Band, Woodstock

  • TIM O'BRIEN: Hot Rize Reunion, Solo Career, Stringed Instruments, Bluegrass, Songwriting, Americana

  • DAME CLEO LAINE on John Dankworth, Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra, Vocalizing

  • CONNIE FRANCIS: Her Hits, the Movies, Dick Clark's "American Bandstand," Bobby Darin, Sinatra, Sedaka, Mental Illness, Tragedy, More

  • DAVY JONES: Monkees Latest Reunion, "Head," Broadway, Beatles, Jim Morrison, Much More!

  • MELISSA AUF dER MAUR: Epic new project, Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, Major Labels, Glenn Danzig, Morrissey; More

  • STEFANIE POWERS on "Hart to Hart," Joan Crawford, Wildlife Conservation, Musical Theatre, Celebrity, More!

  • VONDA SHEPARD on her Bohemian Childhood, Ally McBeal, the Thrill of Recording

  • MARY WILSON: On Supremes, Motown, Civil Rights, Diana Ross reunion, gown exhibit, "Dream Girls"

  • CRAIG FERGUSON: Late Night, Censorship, Stand-Up, Movies, More

  • SHERYL CROW on Her New Album, Politics, Michael Jackson, Keith Richard, Songwriting, Beating Cancer

  • JOAN OSBORNE on Celebrity, Walt Whitman, Her Latest Album

  • JANIS PAIGE: On MGM, Warner Bros, Broadway, Golden Age TV, more!

  • LYNYRD SKYNYRD'S RICKEY MEDLOCKE: Tragedy, Ronnie Van Zant, the Fans, Blackfoot

  • MELISSA ETHERIDGE: "Fearless Love" Album, Life Changes, Politics, Rock Influences

  • DAVE PIRNER: Soul Asylum Survives Tragedy

  • MITCH RYDER on The Detroit Wheels, Bob Crewe and much more!

  • RAY DAVIES: The Kinks, Storytelling, More.

  • JOHN CASSAVETES & GENA ROWLANDS: On Their Magical Relationship, Indie Films, Studio Stupidity, Bette Davis

  • RUSH'S ALEX LIFESON on The Band's Return From Tragedy and Their Dedicated Fans

  • BLONDIE'S CHRIS STEIN on Debbie Harry, the N.Y. Punk/New Wave Scene, the Comeback

  • CARL PALMER On His Own Power Trio, Plus Emerson Lake & Palmer, Prog Rock, Drum Therapy

  • Kinky Friedman talks Politics, Obama, Willie Nelson, Heroes, New Tour

  • JAMIE CULLUM on New Album, World Tour, Clint Eastwood

  • VAN DYKE PARKS: On Brian Wilson, "Smile" album, Grace Kelly, Jackie Gleason, Arranging, Producing, Creativity

  • RICHARD LEWIS: LAUGHTER IS THE BEST THERAPY

  • COURT YARD HOUNDS: Martie Maguire Talks Hounds, Dixie Chicks, Grammys, Much More!

  • LILITH FAIR 2010: Review and Photos of Sarah, Heart, Bangles, Miranda Lambert, More

  • SHELBY LYNNE: Songwriting, Disillusionment with Record Companies, Judgmental Family, Airstreams, Vinyl and Jack Daniels

  • SARAH McLACHLAN TALKS LILITH FAIR, WOMEN IN MUSIC, "LAWS OF ILLUSION," "FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY"

  • LEGENDARY ANIMATOR FRANK THOMAS on "PINOCCHIO" and WALT DISNEY

  • ANN-MARGRET CHATS ABOUT "BIRDIE", "CARNAL", GEORGE BURNS, "STREETCAR", "TOMMY", MONROE, BETTE DAVIS, MORE!

  • LITTLE BIG TOWN: Country-Rock Band Talks, Challenges, Hits and Ties That Bind

  • MELODY GARDOT on Vocalizing, Songwriting and Music Therapy

  • ROGER RUSKIN SPEAR on The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Monty Python, Sex Pistols, More!

  • HALL & OATES on Hit-Making, The Philly sound, the Record Biz, Longevity, Webcasting

  • MERLE HAGGARD: On Country Music, Politics, Prison and His New Album

  • DENNIS HOPPER: On James Dean, TV's Golden Age, Studio System, Directing, Acting and The '60s

  • SALLY KELLERMAN: The "M*A*S*H"/"Back To School" Star Releases A Superb New CD

  • TONY BENNETT on Painting, Vocalizing and the Great American Songbook

  • DENIS LEARY - On 'Rescue Me,' Standup, Hockey and Hollywood

  • CLORIS LEACHMAN: Mary Tyler Moore, Mel Brooks, Dancing With The Stars!

  • MARTI BROM: Rockabilly Star Preserves Genre's Past While Expanding Its Future

  • RICHIE HAVENS on '60s Greenwich Folk Scene, Politics, Woodstock

  • THE BLASTERS' PHIL ALVIN: ROCKIN' AS HARD AS EVER

  • AISHA TYLER: "Ghost Whisperer"/"Archer" Star Talks Comedy

  • JEFFREY HAYDEN: Classic TV Director on James Dean, Raymond Burr, "Leave It To Beaver," "Donna Reed," "Alias Smith & Jones," "77 Sunset Strip," Many More

  • JACK LEMMON: Chats about Hollywood, acting, family

  • NEIL INNES: The Comedy/Songwriting Great Ruminates On Monty Python, Bonzo Dog Band, Beatles, Rutles

  • LUCIE ARNAZ Chats about Lucy & Desi, Hollywood, Broadway, Neil Simon, Family, and Her New Album, "Latin Roots"

  • MIKE LOVE on The Beach Boys, Brian, Pet Sounds, Smile, Surfing, Beatles, Mahareshi and Much More!

  • MARTHA REEVES: Motown Legend Talks Vandellas, Berry Gordy, Civil Rights and More

  • GERRY MARSDEN: The Pacemakers' "Ferry Cross The Mersey" Hitmaker Talks Liverpool, Beatles, Brian Epstein and More

  • DAVE WAKELING: Talks About The English Beat, Ska, Politics, Unity & Booze

  • THE RUBINOOS: Bay Area Pop-Punksters Keep Rocking!

  • ARLO GUTHRIE: Family Legacy

  • DAVID SPADE: The Comedian Chats About "SNL," "Rules," Stand-Up, Movies and More

  • THE TIERNEY SUTTON BAND: Serving The Music at San Francisco's Rrazz Room

  • TERENCE BLANCHARD: Jazz Trumpet/Film Composing Great Talks about New Orleans and Spike Lee

  • CHERIE CURRIE: The Runaways' Lead Singer Talks about the Band, the Movie & The Book

  • P.F. SLOAN: The legendary, reclusive singer-songwriter ("Eve of Destruction," "Secret Agent Man") speaks out!

  • JOAN JETT: The rock icon talks about The Runaways and Women in Rock

  • WANDA JACKSON: ROCKABILLY QUEEN STILL REIGNS SUPREME

  • BROOKS ARTHUR: The legendary record producer/engineer chats with PCC about such greats as Peggy Lee, Bruce Springsteen, Phil Spector, Girl Groups, Janis Ian, Adam Sandler!

  • ALLEN TOUSSAINT: The acclaimed musician/songwriter/record producer talks with Pop Culture Classics about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, New Orleans, McCartney,LaBelle, Elvis Costello and much more!

  • EVA MARIE SAINT's San Francisco "Love" Fest

  • DAN HICKS' TALES

  • JEFF BRIDGES: Career Culminates in Crazy Heart

  • SMOKEY ROBINSON: Miracle Man

  • JON LOVITZ: Fear Plus Desire Equals Laughs

  • GINGER ROGERS: Spiced Up The Movie World

  • JAMES COTTON: Feeling The Blues



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  • SALVADOR SANTANA: Carlos' Son Finds His Own Musical Path

  • RED MOLLY'S ABBIE GARDNER on Americana, Harmonizing and father, jazz great Herb

  • MIRI BEN-ARI: The Hip-Hop Violinist

  • GRACE POTTER: On Her Hippie Childhood, LSD, Theatre, And Rocking with The Nocturnals

  • THE BAND PERRY: The Hot Sibling County-Rockers Talk Music, Family and Future

  • NICOLE ATKINS: Our Interview with the Brilliant Singer-Songwriter, From "Neptune City" to "Mondo Amore."

  • RUTH GERSON: Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Invents SingingBelt For Aspiring Vocalists

  • SONS OF SYLVIA talk 'American Idol,' 'Next Great American Band,' Carrie Underwood,' Family

  • COLBIE CAILLAT: Lilith Fair, Record Producer Dad, John Mayer and Overcoming Stage Fright

  • LOVE AND THEFT: Rising Country Stars Talk About Fans, Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift

  • KATE MILLER-HEIDKE: Australian Pop Star on Songwriting, Ben Folds, Joni Mitchell, 'Facebook Song' and Fighting Human Trafficking

  • MAUDE MAGGART: Creating Magical Musical Memories

  • VISQUEEN: Rocking The Message