Warren Murchie

INTERVIEW: Eddie Jackson of Queensrÿche – Oct 30 2001 – Live Evolution exclusive phone chat [AUDIO]

I conducted this interview with Eddie Jackson of Queensryche in October of 2001.  My first interview ever.  Eddie gave me over an hour of his time, and told me afterwards it was a lot of fun!  The interview was later compressed into an article for Global Bass magazine.  I am re-posting it here with the audio now available on YouTube, as well as Soundcloud and a full text transcription (links below).

We recorded direct from the telephone to a cassette deck.  It was a great in-depth chat about the band at the time, lineup changes, and the Live Evolution CD that they were currently promoting.

Topics discussed:

  • The live album and the idea of “suites”
  • Putting together a setlist
  • Bass tones
  • Influences
  • Solo projects
  • Promised Land
  • Hear in the Now Frontier

…and much more.

Links

Audio

R.I.P. Warren Murchie

WARREN

I woke up this morning to find some sad, unexpected news: my friend, contributor and former customer Warren has passed away.  I know he had been sick in hospital in Switzerland.  I have only seen him once since he moved there many years ago, but we kept in touch.  He read my site regularly and contributed a lovely piece on the late bassist Randy Coven.

Warren loved the bass.  Actually he just loved music, period.  He was passionate about it, it was his life.  That and his wife, whom I know he loved very much.  As the tributes to Warren pour in, I find myself at a loss for words.  I know Warren loved the bass playing of Chris Squire, so the best I can think to do is post this, for my friend Warren.  I can’t believe we’ll never talk about music together again.

Rest in peace, Warren, and thank you for all you’ve done.