Artists' personalities make writing about music worthwhile
Pittsburgh Live, PA
July 17, 2005
...I've talked to some of the most interesting people on the planet, had their attention for anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour. It's an experience I wouldn't trade for anything. And although I'm loathe to generalize, there are certain things I've come to expect:
Metal musicians are the best interviews. Maybe it's the uninhibited nature of the music, but, generally they aren't afraid to say anything. Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Joe Elliott and Viv Campbell of Def Leppard, and especially Alice Cooper were well-spoken and honest. And while Aerosmith isn't exactly metal anymore, both Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford from that band have been generous with their time during interviews....
By: Regis Behe
July 17, 2005
...I've talked to some of the most interesting people on the planet, had their attention for anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour. It's an experience I wouldn't trade for anything. And although I'm loathe to generalize, there are certain things I've come to expect:
Metal musicians are the best interviews. Maybe it's the uninhibited nature of the music, but, generally they aren't afraid to say anything. Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Joe Elliott and Viv Campbell of Def Leppard, and especially Alice Cooper were well-spoken and honest. And while Aerosmith isn't exactly metal anymore, both Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford from that band have been generous with their time during interviews....
By: Regis Behe
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