Interviews 2015 click on the bold title to read the full interview An Interview with Legendary Frontman Graham Bonnet and his Bassist, Beth-Ami Heavenstone that took place at Studio City, California on January 30th, 2015. Interviewed by Glenn Milligan The full interview that Ritchie Blackmore did with French newspaper Le Parisienne and stated he's thinking about play rock again. This is all in French language. Use this link for a (rough) English version by Google Translate. Joe Lynn Turner talks about his past with Rainbow, about his most memorable Rainbow gig in Madison Square Garden 1982, Over The Rainbow, Rated X and his appearances with Come Taste the Band (the Norwegian Deep Purple tribute band). Graham Bonnet: "I never listen to music at home. I don’t want to be influenced by something else. I want to try and create something new. That’s what kids should think about. Create something new. Don’t copy, be original." Joe Lynn Turner: "I read Ritchie’s comment that he did in the Parisienne and he said you know, they asked him if Joe Lynn Turner would be involved and he says “Well no and he just doesn’t know yet”. Which is really a back stab. It’s pretty classless." Ritchie Blackmore: I turned 70. And arthritis is starting to set in. Jon’s not around. So many others aren’t around. You start to see your friends pass and just feel it’s time to play some of the old songs. Nostalgia is a big reason to do it, but not the only reason. Ritchie Blackmore: The new singer I found is a cross between Dio meets Freddie Mercury. None of the other musicians will be known names from his previous groups as has been rumored. He plans to film and record the performances for future release. |