That time I talked with Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Solomon Burke

A few years back, well a decade ago, I was lucky enough to get to chat with Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Solomon Burke.  Burke was riding a wave of resurgence with a string of albums that harkened back to his glory days as one of the pioneers of soul music.

Our conversation touched on all realms of his legendary career.  His early days, never quite finding the same fame as some of his peers Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Al Green, his lasting influence and how bands like the Rolling Stones looked to him, his latest album Like a Fire, and a possible collaboration with longtime friend Van Morrison that unfortunately never came to be.  It was one the most inspiring interviews I have ever been a part of.  Check out the full piece at the link below.

SOLOMON BURKE GETS HIS DUE

That time I spoke with Les Claypool

Digging through the archives and came across this feature interview I did on bass legend Les Claypool for Honest Tune Magazine some years back.  As you would expect when Les is involved, the conversation was lively, interesting, and something not to be forgotten.  Get weird.

Cooking with Claypool.