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  • Rowan Robertson Interview 2011: Dio Guitarist

    Rowan Robertson Interview 2011: Dio Guitarist

    Rowan Robertson, guitarist for Platinum selling Heavy Metal band Dio and DC4. In this interview… Rowan Robertson talks about the latest DC4 album Electric Ministry. Robertson talks about possible tours overseas for 2012. Talking about teaching guitar and learning new things. Robertson talks about Lock Up The Wolves Dio album. http://www.rowanrobertson.com/ Rowan Robertson Interview 2010:…

  • Tracy G Interview 2011: Dio Guitarist talks Van Halen

    Tracy G Interview 2011: Dio Guitarist talks Van Halen

    Tracy G, American Heavy Metal guitarist notable for playing with Dio. Tracy G Interview Tracy G talks about his latest adventures in music. Tracy talks about his equipment. We talk about the guitar in general the nuts and bolts of a guitar and rawness. Tracy talks about the Los Angeles music scene for 2011. We…

  • Exclusive Epitaph for Ronnie James Dio Book by Claude Schnell

    Exclusive Epitaph for Ronnie James Dio Book by Claude Schnell

    ”After an over eight month period of atypical reticence, Claude Schnell, long time keyboardist, confidant and collegue of the late Ronnie James Dio, speaks out on the passing of his friend.” Epitaph written by Claude Schnell RONNIE JAMES DIO – A PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMOIR by P.G. Brunelli With the dawn of the new day on May…

  • Jens Johansson Interview | Stratovarius Keyboardist talks Elysium

    Jens Johansson Interview | Stratovarius Keyboardist talks Elysium

    Jens Johansson, keyboardist for Power Metal & Heavy Metal groups Stratovarius, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dio. Jens Johansson Interview Jens Johansson talks about promoting the new Stratovarius album Elysium. Jens talks about the songwriting process for the Elysium album. Traveling with bands with big tours, life on the road today compared to the 1980’s. Johansson’s memories of working…

  • Musicians Institute Interview with Claude Schnell (December 2010)

    Musicians Institute Interview with Claude Schnell (December 2010)

    Claude Schnell Interview – keyboardist has worked with American Heavy Metal groups Dio, Rough Cutt, Y&T, Loudness & Doro Pesch. In this interview… Claude Schnell Speaks as a teacher sharing his words of wisdom with the music in general. Schnell’s latest projects. Beginning of Claude’s music background. Details about music in general and as a…

  • Claude Schnell Interview: Keyboard Player for DIO (June 2010)

    Claude Schnell Interview: Keyboard Player for DIO (June 2010)

    Claude Schnell, keyboard player for Dio from 1983-1987. In this interview… Claude Schnell talks about the Ronnie James Dio public memorial. How Claude joined Dio starting with the band Rough Cutt featuring Jake E. Lee. Ronnie James Dio how he picked out his guitar players. The difference between perfect pitch and relative pitch. Talking about the…

  • Rowan Robertson Interview 2010: Dio Guitarist on Lock Up the Wolves

    Rowan Robertson Interview 2010: Dio Guitarist on Lock Up the Wolves

    Rowan Robertson, guitarist for American Heavy Metal band Dio. Rowan  was 17 year old when he joined Ronnie James Dio from 1989-1991. The story on how Rowan Robertson joined Dio. Rowan talks about the Ronnie James Dio memorial. “Lock up the Wolves” album. Touring with Ronnie James Dio. “DC4” Rowan Robertson’s new band. http://www.rowanrobertson.com/ Rowan…

  • Rudy Sarzo Interview | Blue Oyster Cult Bassist [2010-05-09]

    Rudy Sarzo Interview | Blue Oyster Cult Bassist [2010-05-09]

    Rudy Sarzo talks about Quiet Riot and more. He is the bassist for Hard Rock group Blue Oyster Cult and former member of Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Whitesnake. In this interview… Rudy Sarzo talks about music of the world & the common links of all countries with classic rock. Videos games like rock band and guitar hero around the…

  • Tracy G Interview 2009 | Dio Guitarist talks guitar whammy bar

    Tracy G Interview 2009 | Dio Guitarist talks guitar whammy bar

    Tracy G, guitarist for Heavy Metal band Dio from 1993 to 1999. Tracy G Interview Tracy G’s 2002 release “Deviating From The Set List” Audition with Dio to become the guitarist in 1993 WWIII with Jimmy Bain & Vinny Appice in 1990 Whammy bar mastery Yngwie Malmsteen, Eddie Van Halen, Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, Jimi…

  • Simon Wright Interview | Former AC/DC drummer | January 2009

    Simon Wright Interview | Former AC/DC drummer | January 2009

    Simon Wright, the drummer made part of these notable bands, AC/DC, Dio, Rhino Bucket, UFO and Michael Schenker Group. Simon Wright’s audition with AC/DC in 1983. Simon worked with Dio, Rhino Bucket, UFO, Michael Schenker, Pat Travers, Black Sabbath, Rainbow & Roxy Music. RELATED AC/DC news and interviews Simon Wright Interview 2012 Mark Evans Interview…