Blog Entries by Greg Prato

Author Greg PratoA journalist from Long Island, New York, Greg's books include A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon, Grunge is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music, and MTV Ruled the World: The Early Years of Music Video. Get more info about Greg's books here. You can also follow Greg on Twitter.
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  • The Punk Photography of Chris SteinThe Punk Photography of Chris SteinChris Stein of Blondie shares photos and stories from his book about the New York City punk scene.
  • Long Live Queen - An ExcerptLong Live Queen - An ExcerptFive rockers share their memories of Queen, from Freddie's leather to Brian May's Red Special.
  • Ice-T and Producer Afrika IslamIce-T and Producer Afrika IslamIce-T and his longtime producer talk "Colors," samples, and the search for talent on their new label.
  • Brad Roberts of Crash Test DummiesBrad Roberts of Crash Test DummiesMmm... a tasty interview with Crash Test Dummies frontman Brad Roberts, who explains what inspired the three outsider children in their famous song.
  • Kristian BushKristian BushHe danced on Yo Gabba Gabba! with Sugarland, but the bucket list moment for Kristian Bush was writing the theme song for a different show - one he didn't expect.
  • Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More Nothing More lead singer Jonny Hawkins breaks down some of his most personal songs, and explains how he went from choir reject to fearless frontman.
  • The 100 Greatest Rock Bassists - An ExcerptThe 100 Greatest Rock Bassists - An ExcerptAn excerpt from Greg Prato's book The 100 Greatest Rock Bassists, with Billy Sheehan, Les Claypool and John Myung.
  • Glen Matlock of Sex PistolsGlen Matlock of Sex PistolsOriginal Sex Pistols bass player Glen Matlock with the stories behind "Anarchy In The UK" and "Submission" - a song that was supposed to be about bondage that ended up being about a submarine.
  • Wayne Kramer of the MC5Wayne Kramer of the MC5MC5 leader Wayne Kramer talks about "Kick Out The Jams" and the Clash song that deals with his drug arrest.
  • Director Mark Pellington ("Jeremy," "Best Of You")Director Mark Pellington ("Jeremy," "Best Of You")Director Mark Pellington on Pearl Jam's "Jeremy," and music videos he made for U2, Jon Bon Jovi and Imagine Dragons.