Ivor Levene

Henry Diltz: The Official Photographer of Woodstock

THE HIGHLY REGARDED ROCK PHOTOGRAPHER RELIVES HIS WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE FOR GOLDMINE.

Just Ask Alice

Alice Cooper goes behind the scenes of his latest tour.

The Opioid Crisis, Clean Living and Three Dog Night: Chuck Negron Q&A | Rock Cellar Magazine

In almost any interview with Three Dog Night vocalist Chuck Negron, the conversation inevitably turns to drugs, their abuse, and redemption. Negron famously became a heroin addict at the height of his career, but eventually emerged from it in the 1980s, and you could say he's been on a mission to warn others ever since.

Bassist Darryl Jones on Touring Life with the Rolling Stones and Playing with Miles Davis | Rock...

It is 10:30 on a Tuesday morning, a morning which can best be described as a "proper" English morning. You must go to England to really experience a proper English morning, the sun shines brightly, but there is no oppressive heat.

10 Albums That Changed My Life: Tony Franklin - Goldmine Magazine

Tony Franklin rose to prominence in the '80s as the bassist with The Firm, the supergroup that grew out of the ashes of the mighty Led Zeppelin, with Jimmy Page leading on guitar. The 10 albums that influenced Franklin's life built the backbone of his nickname, "The Fretless Monster."

Exclusive Interview: Tina Turner - Strength, Dignity, And Awakening Beyond

In the world of popular music, there is perhaps no one that personifies subtle strength, dignity in the face of adversity, and self-awareness in the way that our subject has.

Brian Wilson - Take 3

Brian Wilson - Take 3 The interview was conducted in the midst of his "Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour", a grueling sojourn around the world that began in 2016, was extended through October of this year, and is slated to continue on in 2018 due to popular demand.

Metallica Bassist Robert Trujillo Celebrates Jaco

Led Zeppelin In Court (Again) In Los Angeles

Attorneys for Led Zeppelin were supposed to have battled this case out in a courtroom in downtown Los Angeles this week, but the case has been given a continuance. What is at stake here is the reputation of one of the biggest names in rock music.

Lawyers In Led Zeppelin Case "Ramble On" In Stairway To Heaven Trial

It's 6:50am on a hot Los Angeles morning outside of the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse, and I'm standing in line with twenty or so of my brethren from the media. Writers mostly, law students, and the occasional Led Zeppelin fan.

Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This - Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp

Have you ever had one of those dreams where you're walking down a long hallway with many doors, and you stop and open each door one by one, and there are strangers behind each door? Now replace the strangers with rock stars. That's what the rehearsals for Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp are like.

Backstage Takes Centerstage, When You're Strange - Ray Manzarek Tribute

When you're at the Fonda theater to see The Rolling Stones, the only thing separating you from the stage is that pit filled with photographers (or one if it's The Stones). Last night however, there was nothing separating me from the band.

2nd Annual Voice Arts Awards Gala/William Shatner Interview

Last night was the second annual VoiceArts awards gala in Hollywood. One can be forgiven for not being aware that this event even existed, it is after all, only the second time that this event has been held.

Keith Levene, Founder of The Clash and PIL, Talks

Interview © 2016 IVOR LEVENE, Photos © MELANIE SMITH I recently sat down for a long discussion of happenings past and present with the founder of The Clash and Public Image Ltd., Keith Levene. Unless you're more than a casual fan of the aforementioned bands, Keith is not going to be a familiar figure to you.

The Clash Founder Keith Levene Talks Joe Strummer, Punk Rock

Keith Levene Part 2 - Interview © 2016 IVOR LEVENE, Photos © MELANIE SMITH I recently sat down for a long discussion of happenings past and present with the founder of The Clash and Public Image Ltd., Keith Levene. (Part One is posted on EastCoastRocker.com . This is Part Two).