Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Tim Fitz of Middle KidsAustralian rockers Middle Kids explore how music helps us through life's journey on Faith Crisis Pt 1. Melissa ManchesterYou should hear how Melissa Manchester talks about songwriting, which she learned early on from Paul Simon. James "JY" Young of StyxStyx guitarist James "JY" Young, a founding member and mainstay in the band, shares his thoughts on some key songs in their catalog, including "Mr. Roboto," "Lady" and "Snowblind." Pearl HarbourNew-wave trailblazer Pearl Harbour explains how she fell in with The Clash, who backed her on her first solo album, and made an impact with the controversial song "Fujiyama Mama." Bruce DickinsonThe Iron Maiden frontman on his new solo album, how his voice has changed over the years, and the singers he most admires. Peter DiStefano of Porno For PyrosPorno For Pyros guitarist Peter DiStefano on where the band name came from, how they found their sound, and the surprising stories behind "Pets," "Tahitian Moon," "Porpoise Head" and other Pyros favorites. Desmond Child: From Soggy Whoppers To MegahitsDesmond Child explains how understanding archetypes (Joan Jett: truth, toughness; Bon Jovi: working-class heroes) and incorporating a quotient of soul music led to indelible hits for some of the biggest names in music. Dave Abbruzzese (ex-Pearl Jam)Dave Abbruzzese, Pearl Jam's drummer for the Vs. and Vitalogy albums, picks the best grunge-era drummers and talks about some PJ songs he worked on, including "Dirty Frank" and "Glorified G." Barry Harris of Kon KanBarry Harris explains how he put together "I Beg Your Pardon" and other popular songs for Kon Kan, and talks about his remixes as part of Thunderpuss.