ALL IN THE FAMILY

"Almost all directors are losers. We’d rather be rock gods.” That’s John Carpenter talking about his second career as a professional musician. “It’s much more fun than directing,” he says. “And you probably get more girls.” Carpenter is 76 years old and happily married, so we’re pretty sure he’s not trolling for strange.

WAYNE KRAMER: THE FINAL INTERVIEW

The MC5 legend spoke to CREEM just days before his death at 75.

Fun Fun Fun Fun With IGGY!

Here is Iggy Pop, in 1977, not only alive and kicking but out on tour with a new album.

Young, Loud, and Inarticulate

Tom Petty, like rock ‘n’ roll, is here to stay.

BLONDIE Plucks Her Legs!

Deborah Harry, formerly of Hawthorne, New Jersey, sits there.

RITCHIE BLACKMORE CONFESSIONAL

You seem quite satisfied with your image. Yes, quite satisfied.