John Mellencamp considers "Pink Houses" an "anti-American song," laying bare the struggles of the poor and working class.
Al Green's "Take Me to the River" describes a baptism. Two years later, he became a reverend.
The first version of The Beatles' "Helter Skelter" was a 27-minute jam, so you can imagine what Ringo was going through pounding away on drums. To convince the guys he needed a break, he screamed, "I've got blisters on my fingers!" This was included on the fadeout.
The Destiny's Child "Independent Women Part I" video was directed by the same guy who did the Hunger Games movies.
Cure lead singer Robert Smith originally wrote "Lovesong" as a wedding present for his fiancée, Mary, shortly before their marriage.
"Closing Time" by Semisonic was written by the lead singer when his wife was pregnant. Some of the lyrics are about being born.
Bowie's "activist" days of 1964 led to Ziggy Stardust.
Fiona's highly-anticipated third album almost didn't make it. Here's how it finally came together after two years and a leak.
Phil was a songwriter, producer and voice behind many Philadelphia soul classics. When disco hit, he got an interesting project: The Village People.
Rock Stars - especially those in the metal realm - are often enlisted for horror movies. See if you know can match the rocker to the role.
Steve Cropper on the making of "In the Midnight Hour," the chicken-wire scene in The Blues Brothers, and his 2021 album, Fire It Up.
Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Mila Kunis and John Malkovich are just a few of the film stars who have moonlighted in music videos.
