Dave's Old Interview Tapes

In the sixth episode of Season Two of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and acclaimed guitarist Charlie Ballantine revisit a 2002 interview with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carlos Santana. The Woodstock festival alum shares his late-night songwriting regimen and five words to live by.

In the fifth episode of Season Two of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and singer-songwriter/healthcare executive Jim Ryser revisit three interviews with Indiana rock star John Mellencamp. Highlights include Mellencamp's enthusiasm about playing lunchtime pop-up shows in U.S. cities and his memories of a White House surprise.

In the fourth episode of Season Two of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and singer-songwriter Jennie DeVoe revisit a 1998 interview with Creedence Clearwater Revival vocalist John Fogerty. Highlights include Fogerty’s memories of playing shows in the 1960s and his sense of humor regarding misheard lyrics.

In the third episode of Season Two of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and guest Ryan Hickey (DJ Helicon and co-founder of the Oranje festival) revisit a 2001 interview with Phish vocalist-guitarist Trey Anastasio. Highlights include Anastasio’s definition of a successful concert and his admiration for African musicians King Sunny Ade and Fela Kuti.

In the second episode of Season Two of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and guest John Byrne (guitarist in Danny Flanigan and the Rain Chorus, 3:1 and more) revisit 1998 and 2002 interviews with Wilco vocalist-guitarist Jeff Tweedy. Highlights include Tweedy's discussion of landmark Wilco albums "Being There," "Summerteeth" and "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot."

In this first episode of Season Two of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and guest Eric Klee Johnson (Monofiction, co-founder of the Pop Machine recording studio) revisit a 1999 interview with late Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell. Hear Cornell talk about the Seattle album that summed up the 1990s and hear him recall finding songwriting inspiration on the set of the movie "Singles."

Three highlights from early episodes of Season Two of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," an IndyStar podcast that returns March 19.

In the Season One finale of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and guest Rusty Redenbacher (of the Birdmen of Alcatraz, Mudkids and 93.9 The Beat) revisit interviews with David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar. The Van Halen vocalists have plenty to say about the Van Halen brothers and each other.

In the seventh episode of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and guest Otis Gibbs (host of the “Thanks for Giving a Damn” podcast) revisit a 2000 interview with Willie Nelson. Highlights include the origin story of Nelson’s iconic “Trigger” guitar and his thoughts on branching out to electric blues music.

In the sixth episode of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and guest Laura Duncan of WTTS-FM (92.3) revisit a 2001 interview with the Edge. Highlights include the U2 guitarist’s memories of pranking an Indianapolis audience on the original “Joshua Tree” tour and his thoughts on what makes a good band name.

In the fifth episode of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and guest Will Pfaffenberger (of the “Smiley Morning Show” on 99.5 WZPL) revisit a 2001 interview with Billy Idol. Highlights include Idol’s gratitude for early ‘80s MTV and his thoughts on a monster hit that got away.

In the fourth episode of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and guest Jake Query (of Fox Sports 97.5) revisit a 2000 interview with Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash. Highlights include Slash’s thoughts on working with Indiana musicians and his misgivings about nights when GNR didn’t answer the bell.

In the third episode of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and guest Matthew Socey (of WFYI’s “Blues House Party”) revisit a 1999 interview with B.B. King. Highlights include King’s description of pre-show jitters and his philosophy of dressing for success.

In the second episode of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and guest Matt Mays (of Tonic Ball) revisit interviews with Mickey Hart and John Mayer for a Dead & Company special. Highlights include Hart’s description of making music following the death of Jerry Garcia and Mayer’s thoughts on online piracy.

In this debut episode of "Dave's Old Interview Tapes," IndyStar reporter David Lindquist and guest Laura Steele (WJJK-FM) revisit a 2000 interview with Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl. Hear Grohl wonder about talk-show giants who love his band, hear him wrestle with changing priorities at MTV and hear him sidestep a Courtney Love question.