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"I Love College" made him a star, and this white rapper from the suburbs with no trace of street cred continues his climb up the Hip-Hop ladder.>>more
 Amanda Palmer
Call us crazy, but we like it when an artist comes around who doesn't mesh with the status quo.>>more
 Rick Springfield
Rick has a surprising dark side, a strong feminine side and, in a certain TV show, a naked backside. But he still hasn't found Jessie's Girl.>>more
 Gentle Giant
If counterpoint and polyrhythms are your thing, you might love these guys. Even by Progressive Rock standards, they were one of the most intricate bands of the '70s. Then their lead singer gave us Bon Jovi.>>more
 Tommy James
"Mony Mony." "Crimson and Clover." "Draggin' The Line." The hits kept coming for Tommy James, and in a plot line fit for a movie, his record company was controlled by the mafia.>>more
 Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull
The flautist frontman talks about touring with Led Zeppelin, his contribution to "Hotel California", and how he may have done the first MTV Unplugged.>>more
 Rick Finch of KC and the Sunshine Band
It didn't end well, but Rick made the grooves that made KC and the Sunshine Band the biggest Disco group in America.>>more
 Bryan Adams
What's the deal with "Summer of '69"? Bryan's thoughts on the song and his songwriting insights.>>more
 Mick Jones of Foreigner
Foreigner's songwriter/guitarist tells the stories behind the songs "Juke Box Hero," "I Want To Know What Love Is," and many more.>>more
 Tom Johnston from The Doobie Brothers
The Doobies guitarist and lead singer, Tom wrote the classics "Listen To The Music," "Long Train Runnin'" and "China Grove.">>more
Steve Perry of Cherry Poppin Daddies
Steve's thoughts on the Swing Music trend ("a faint whiff of conservatism emanates from it"), the story of "Zoot Suit Riot," and how they got their name.>>more
Hal Ketchum
An old-school Country singer in a modern age, Hal talks about his songs, his demons and his battle with Multiple Sclerosis.>>more
Alan Merrill of The Arrows
In her days with The Runaways, Joan Jett saw The Arrows perform "I Love Rock And Roll," which Alan co-wrote. That story and much more from this Glam Rock pioneer.>>more
Eddie Reeves
Eddie wrote the Cymarron hit "Rings" - as a wedding gift.>>more
Scott Jason of Thriving Ivory
Scott is Thriving Ivory's keyboard player and songwriter. Their songs run deep, and Scott helps deconstruct.>>more
Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon
Known for their monster hit "Everything You Want," Vertical Horizon is back with more delightfully complex songs. Matt takes us into the music.>>more
Simon Kvamm of Nephew
Ready for something new and different and Danish? Have a listen to Nephew.>>more
Keith Reid of Procul Harum
As Procul Harum's lyricist, Keith wrote the words to "A Whiter Shade Of Pale." We delve into that song and find out how you can form a band when you don't sing or play an instrument.>>more
Brad Arnold from 3 Doors Down
You hear their hits constantly: "Kryptonite," "Here Without You," "When I'm Gone." Brad tells the stories behind the songs, and explains why he has no interest in being famous.>>more
Jesse Valenzuela of Gin Blossoms
Jesse was the original lead singer of the Gin Blossoms. He tells the story of their survival through all manner of drama.>>more
Jason Michael Carroll
Jason's songs would make great romance novels, and he'd look just fine on the cover.>>more
Ben Romans of The Click Five
TC5 keyboardist/songwriter Ben Romans talks about creating their catchy Pop sound, those crazy homemade videos, and what they're doing about human trafficking.>>more
Jake Owen
Jake is a young Country star who writes his own tunes. He has an interesting take on the Facebook vs. MySpace debate.>>more
Terry Cashman
Terry was Jim Croce's producer, and he wrote the classic "Talkin' Baseball.">>more
Sandy Chapin
Many of Harry Chapin's songs, including "Cat's In The Cradle," started off as poems that Sandy wrote. Learn about Harry's clever marketing ploys, where he took creative liberties, and the story of "Taxi.">>more
Nick Van Eede from Cutting Crew
Cutting Crew's debut album produced the first #1 hit for Virgin Records: "(I Just) Died in Your Arms." Their lead singer and primary songwriter Nick Van Eede tells the story.>>more
Marc Roberge of O.A.R. (Of A Revolution)
O.A.R. (Of A Revolution) is emerging as one of the most popular young bands in America, making a Dave Matthews-like ascent from colleges and bars to MTV and Madison Square Garden. All that's missing are the crazy party girls.>>more
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour
You know them from the iPod Touch commercial. Lars from TAGT explains why English is the best language to express yourself, and how to make crazy noise using distorted samples.>>more
Dave Stewart of Eurythmics
One half of Eurythmics, Stewart has written with Jon Bon Jovi, Bono, Gwen Stefani, Mick Jagger, Tom Petty, Katy Perry and Kara DioGuardi. What famous musician was nothing like what he expected? None of the above.>>more
The Broken Family Band (Steve Adams)
A wacky and revealing interview with the lead singer of a band you've probably never heard of. And he's OK with that. >>more
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Alan Merrill of The Arrows
Alex Call (867-5309)
Allee Willis: Boogie Wonderland, Friends theme
Amanda Palmer
Andy Hersey (The Genuine Article)
Anna Canoni about Woody Guthrie
Art Alexakis of Everclear
Asher Roth
Ben Romans of The Click Five
Bill Withers
Billy Montana ("More Than A Memory" - Garth Brooks)
Billy Steinberg
Bo Bice
Bobby Whitlock
Brad Arnold from 3 Doors Down
Brenda Russell
Bryan Adams
Cevin Soling of Love Kills Theory
Charlie Daniels
Chris Fehn of Slipknot
Dave Stewart of Eurythmics
Dave Wakeling of The English Beat
Devo
Donnie Iris (Ah! Leah!, The Rapper)
Eddie Reeves
Eddie Schwartz (Hit Me With Your Best Shot)
Elvin Bishop
Emilio Castillo from Tower of Power
Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls
Floyd Marcus of 1910 Fruitgum Co
Gentle Giant
Gretchen Peters (Independence Day)
Gretchen Peters (part 2)
Hal Ketchum
Harold Brown of War
Henry Paul of The Outlaws, Blackhawk
Holly Knight
Howard Bellamy
Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull
Ingrid Croce
Jake Owen
Jane Wiedlin from the Go-Go's
Janis Ian
Jason Michael Carroll
Jay Graydon
Jesse Valenzuela of Gin Blossoms
Jo Dee Messina
Keith Murray of We Are Scientists
Keith Reid of Procul Harum
Ken Block of Sister Hazel
Kenny Vance
Larry Burnett of Firefall
Lisa Loeb
Lori McKenna
Marc Roberge of O.A.R. (Of A Revolution)
Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon
Mick Jones of Foreigner
Mike Campbell
Mitch Myers about Shel Silverstein
Nick Van Eede from Cutting Crew
Paul Evans
Paul Williams
Radney Foster
Randy Goodrum (Oh Sherrie)
Randy Sharp (From Glen Campbell to Edgar Winter)
Rick Finch of KC and the Sunshine Band
Rick Springfield
Roger Clyne
Sandy Chapin
Scott Jason of Thriving Ivory
Scotty Emerick (Beer For My Horses)
Simon Kvamm of Nephew
Skip Ewing ("Love, Me," "The Gospel According To Luke")
Speech of Arrested Development
Squeeze: Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford
Steve Perry of Cherry Poppin Daddies
Terry Cashman
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour
The Broken Family Band (Steve Adams)
Tom Johnston from The Doobie Brothers
Tommy James
Tommy Lee James ("She's My Kind of Rain")
Toni Wine
Will Jennings
Zac Hanson
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