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 10 Most Overlooked New Wave TunesThe 10 Most Overlooked New Wave TunesExcerpted from Greg Prato's book 50 Rock Lists + Surprise Twists, 10 great songs of the New Wave era you might have forgotten.
  • Maria Brink and Chris Howorth of In This MomentMaria Brink and Chris Howorth of In This MomentIn This Moment mainstays Maria Brink and Chris Howorth talk about their 2023 album, GODMODE, their epic music videos, and their most misunderstood song.
  • Huey LewisHuey LewisHuey Lewis tells the stories behind the songs on the landmark Sports album and explains the Huey Lewis & the News approach to music videos.
  • Uncle KrackerUncle KrackerCountry-rock rapper Uncle Kracker talks about his new singles, "Sweet 16" and "Reason To Drink," and tells the stories behind the songs he wrote with Kid Rock, including one he used to hate.
  • I Love Grunge - An ExcerptI Love Grunge - An ExcerptAn excerpt from Greg Prato's book I Love Grunge: Grunge Is Dead Outtakes.
  • The Rise And Fall Of The Power Ballad, As Told By Bun E. Carlos of Cheap TrickThe Rise And Fall Of The Power Ballad, As Told By Bun E. Carlos of Cheap TrickCheap Trick joined the power-ballad party with the #1 hit "The Flame" in 1988, but by 1990, the party was over.
  • Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam, Deaf CharlieJeff Ament of Pearl Jam, Deaf CharlieJeff Ament talks about creating songs with Pearl Jam, that slide harmonic in "Even Flow," and the latest from his band Deaf Charlie.
  • Stephen Pearcy of RattStephen Pearcy of RattRatt lead singer Stephen Pearcy tells the stories behind their biggest songs and explains how the band members are getting along these days.
  • Sass JordanSass Jordan"Sun's Gonna Rise" singer Sass Jordan taught Taylor Hawkins how to rock on her 1994 tour, which was captured on the newly released archival recording Live In New York: Ninety-Four.
  • Daniel Ash of Love And Rockets, BauhausDaniel Ash of Love And Rockets, BauhausDaniel Ash tells the stories behind songs he wrote with Love And Rockets and Bauhaus, and explains how he got his signature guitar sound.