Audio Vault

KGON's Gloria Johnson caught up with Janie Hendrix, Jimi's sister, and the CEO of Experience Hendrix, the "keeper of the flame" for the last 43 years following Jimi's death. She talks about a new book, videos, and more to come in the future. She also reflects on personal memories of Jimi from her childhood.

The legendary Don Felder, former Eagle, has a new album out called "Road to Forever." He talks about his beginnings in music, his autobiography "Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles," and more.

When Art Alexakis moved to Portland and formed his band, Everclear, it was the early 90's and KGON was still just a rock station, not Classic Rock, and we played their music. I asked Art about his musical influences, how he feels about the induction into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, and how he would react to being played on a Classic Rock station. He's charming, smart, and it was a wonderful conversation! Enjoy~ Iris

Lynyrd Skynyrd have released an incredible album called "Last of a Dyin' Breed" and the WHOLE album just rocks! Guitarist, Rickey Medlocke, takes a moment to talk about the album, the hurricanes that were brewing at the time, and what a Lynyrd Skynyrd cruise is like.

Analog Man, Joe Walsh, talks to Jeff Mitchell about the album, the tour, and his day job with The Eagles!

Carlos Santana has been a busy man since he first took residency in Vegas...at the Hard Rock, and now at The House of Blues. He's got a new album "Shape Shifter" and a tour plus the Vegas shows.

Geoff Tate talks about the upcoming acoustic show at the Aladdin Theater on Thursday June 14th, Queensryche's future, and WINE!

Mickey Hart is the busiest man in the world....the universe maybe. He's involved in so many projects that it's hard to keep track of him. Here's our conversation about music in space, a cool music camp he's doing, and his memories of the Crystal Ballroom with the Dead.

Joe Walsh is not only one of my favorite rock stars, but a hero for going public with his addictions and recovery. He has always been so honest in his work, solo or with the James Gang and The Eagles. We talk about all of this as the single Analog Man hits the airwaves on KGON, and wait for the whole album's release on June 5th. I also beg him to come to Oregon. Hope it works.

In 1999, I was asked to join a group of radio folks on a once in a lifetime journey to London to broadcast at Abbey Road Studios, and much to my surprise, Greg Kihn, the rock star, was now in radio doing a morning show and was also on the trip. We had amazing days going to the studios and interviewing celebrities, and also had a chance to just hang out and enjoy London. Greg is funny, talented, and very cool to be around. He's still working for KFOX in the Bay Area, and we now work for the same company, Entercom.