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It’s been 30 years since Georgia-born band Collective Soul stepped onto the noisy ‘90s rock scene. Their hard-hitting guitar riffs, introspective lyrics, and, of course, frontman Ed Roland’s gritty yet soulful vocals solidified their sound in the post-grunge era. To celebrate three decades of music, the guys are on the road with old friends Hootie & the Blowfish and Edwin McCain for the Summer Camp with Trucks Tour. They’ve also released a double LP called Here To Eternity that they recorded at Elvis Presley’s Palm Springs estate, making them the first band ever to do that since Elvis himself lived there. We caught up with Roland from his home in Atlanta to hear all about it. This is a LifeMinute with Collective Soul’s Ed Roland.

He’s the powerhouse voice behind multi-platinum, two-time Grammy Award-winning group Living Colour, who shook up the ‘80s music scene with poignant lyrics and a creative fusion of funk, jazz, metal, and rock. Billboard even named him one of their “The 50 Greatest Rock Lead Singers of All Time.” All the while, Glover has stayed busy pursuing solo music projects and stretching his acting chops on stage and screen. For his latest work, he teamed up with guitarist Mike Orlando of Adrenaline Mob to form Sonic Universe, alongside drummer Taykwuan Jackson and bassist Booker King. The singer is living proof that you never need to stay in one box. The sound is super hard and heavy, and Glover’s undeniable vocals are as strong as ever. We caught up with him recently on the heels of the band’s latest 10-track album, It Is What It Is, to hear all about it. This is a LifeMinute with Corey Glover.

This week, two legendary music groups, The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters, announced their summer tour, "An Evening of Icons." With a combined legacy that spans across decades with more than 100 million albums sold, 20 No. 1 hits, and 10 Top 10 albums, these iconic artists are set to take audiences on a journey through the very best of funk, soul, R&B, and pop with support from special guests, The Spinners. The first tour leg kicks off on July 26 in Oxon Hill, Maryland, before wrapping in Primm, Nevada on November 30. Get tickets at LiveNation.com. We caught up with Ruth Pointer, the last surviving original group member, who told us all about it. Last week, Ruth sat down with LifeMinute editor-in-chief Joann Butler to reminisce about their humble beginnings, honing their formal vocal training in their father’s church to their whirlwind worldwide fame, securing a place in pop music history, with countless hits, from Bruce Springsteen’s “Fire” to “He’s So Shy,” “Slow Hand,” “Automatic,” “Neutron Dance,” “Jump for My Love” and of course the anthem for happiness, “I’m So Excited.” In 1975, the quartet won their first Grammy Award for a country-western tune, “Fairytale.” As a result, the sisters became the first black female group to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. The “King” himself, Elvis Presley, recorded their song on his last studio album. In recent years, the group has performed with some of the greatest symphony orchestras in the world, including San Francisco, Jacksonville, Atlanta’s Symphony Orchestra, and the renowned Boston Pops. Ruth Pointer continues to perform the music of The Pointer Sisters all over the globe with her daughter and granddaughter. Check out more on thepointersisters.com.

Judas Priest, one of the most influential heavy metal bands of our time, continues to wow legions of new and old, what frontman Rob Halford calls “metal maniacs” alike. Their latest studio album, Invincible Shield is a culmination of all the English rocker's iconic sounds over the years, from the 70s, 80s, and 90s with a fresh twist. You even hear a little homage to one of their pals, Rush, on the first track. We sat down with the 72-year-old force of metal remotely to hear all about it.

Renowned New York City guitarist and singer-songwriter Steve Conte (New York Dolls, Michael Monroe) is back with his latest release, The Concrete Jangle, on Stevie Van Zandt's Wicked Cool Records. The new album includes 10 tracks of what Conte describes as the 60s meets 80s power pop about truth versus misinformation, entitlement, boredom, addiction and loss, and love and lust, of which half is co-written with Andy Partridge of XTC fame, who also happens to be one of Conte's musical heroes. The lead single "We Like It" is a who's who of rockers that all contribute their unique voices to the backing vocals, including Marshall Crenshaw, Steve Lillywhite (Ultravox), Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), Ian Hunter (Mott The Hoople), Simon Kirke (Bad Company), Marc Broussard, Palmyra Delran, and The Sopranos' Michael Imperioli. Conte plays a multitude of guitars and other instruments and brings a bunch more of his famous friends and musical talents in on the action. Co-producer Andrew Hollander plays piano and Mellotron, while keyboard whiz Rob Schwimmer adds an authentic 1960s Ondioline as well as Theremin and synthesizer sounds; trumpets by Chris Anderson, cello by Mark Stewart, and drums by Prairie Prince (The Tubes, XTC, Todd Rundgren), Thommy Price (Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Mink DeVille), and Brian Delaney (New York Dolls). Even brother John plays bass, and his two sons, Zia and Baz, sing backing vocals. This latest project is clearly a labor of love. Conte stopped by the LifeMinute TV Studios in Times Square recently to discuss the new album and enthrall us with a history of his varied musical background, which includes, most famously, his stint as the new lead guitarist for the reformed New York Dolls in 2004 with original members David Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain, and Arthur "Killer" Kane.

Alt-rock legends, The Dandy Warhols, have been delivering their unique brand of cool sound for 30 years…and their latest offering ROCKMAKER is nothing short of it. To make it all the more mind-blowing, they brought some famous friends along for the 10-track gritty, edgy, mind-blowing bender of a ride—Slash, Debbie Harry, and Pixies’ Frank Black, to name a few. Frontman Courtney Taylor-Taylor and drummer Brent “Fathead” DeBoer stopped by the LifeMinute Studios last month for a few cocktails and a chat to tell us all about it. This is a LifeMinute with The Dandy Warhols.

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson leads a colorful life. Besides fronting one of the worlds’ most iconic metal bands, he’s also a commercial pilot, even flying the band to numerous gigs, a competitive fencer, owns a brewing company, has written films and novels, hosted radio shows and he’s been working for years on a solo project that’s also a comic book series called The Mandrake Project. Editor-In-Chief Joann Butler caught up with him recently at Evergreen Studios in LA to hear all about it and more. This is a LifeMinute with the legendary, Bruce Dickinson.

One listen to Jason Gould’s powerful voice and heartfelt lyrics, and you know you’re listening to something special. And how could it not be…born into Hollywood royalty, his mom is Barbra Streisand and dad the iconic actor Elliott Gould, yet this humbled, impassioned soul struggled to realize his own talents growing up. The 57-year-old singer/songwriter has just come out with his second EP called Sacred Days, an upbeat dance collection of songs that will leave you wanting more. We sat down with this uber talent recently in his hometown LA, to hear all about it and more. This is a LifeMinute with Jason Gould.

He is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood, but Emmy Award winner and two-time Golden Globe nominee Dennis Quaid says his first love was music. He just released his second album, Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners, which has been No. 1 on Top Christian/Gospel charts for some time. The album combines seven classics and five heartfelt, inspiring originals of hope and gratitude written by Quaid. Originally released on the soundtrack for his faith-based film I Can Only Imagine, "On My Way to Heaven" was inspired by his struggle with addiction, which he has been open and honest about. The superstar stopped by the LifeMinute Studios in New York City last week to tell us all about it, plus his latest acting gigs, including his role as Sherrill Lynn, a Deputy U.S. Marshall, in Paramount+'s Lawmen: Bass Reeves. Quaid also portrays the 40th U.S. president in the upcoming biopic Reagan, due out in the New Year. This is a LifeMinute with Dennis Quaid.

After seven years, rock and blues legends Foghat have dropped their brand-new 17th studio album, Sonic Mojo, an eclectic blend of originals and iconic covers by some of their favorite musicians. Their founding drummer, the legendary Roger Earl, and his wife and manager Linda stopped by the LifeMinute Studios to tell us all about it, including what makes him keep turning out the goods over and over again. Whether you’ve been a fan since their 1971 beginnings or discovered them through Guitar Hero, in movies such as Dazed and Confused, or on TV—their legacy is written in Rock & Roll history with eight Gold records, one Platinum record, and one Double-Platinum record. Through ups and downs, tragedies and triumphs, one thing remains constant: their unwavering passion and dedication to the music. If you get to see them live, it’s even better. Earl says Foghat is all about the live experience. Check out tour dates at foghat.com/tour. Sonic Mojo can be had on CD, digital, and an awesome purple vinyl. And if you’re lucky, you can catch them on tour.