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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  • Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears PradaMike Hranica of The Devil Wears PradaThe group's singer talks about their Space EP, and breaks down the DWP song about "falling away from faith."
  • Gerry Beckley of AmericaGerry Beckley of AmericaTalking "Sister Golden Hair," "Ventura Highway," "Tin Man" and other hits with the America man.
  • George Lynch (Lynch Mob, ex-Dokken)George Lynch (Lynch Mob, ex-Dokken)George Lynch talks about writing for Lynch Mob and Dokken, and what began his "rocky relationship" with Don Dokken.
  • Lou GrammLou GrammThe voice and co-writer of Foreigner's classic hits talks about some of their most enduring songs and videos.
  • Eric Wilson of SublimeEric Wilson of SublimeSublime's bassist discusses the late Brad Nowell and tells the stories behind classics like "Pool Shark" and "What I Got."
  • Andy Summers of The PoliceAndy Summers of The PoliceAndy talks about his songwriting contributions to The Police and explains how he gets that distinctive guitar sound.
  • Steve VaiSteve VaiThe visionary guitarist talks about his guitar duel with Ralph Macchio, and plans for his enormous backlog of song snippets.
  • Tony Banks of GenesisTony Banks of GenesisGenesis' key-man re-examines his solo career and the early days of music video.
  • Marky RamoneMarky RamoneThe Ramones' longtime drummer talks punk rock and Phil Spector's intimidation tactics.
  • Randy Blythe of Lamb of GodRandy Blythe of Lamb of GodLamb of God's singer discusses the songs he wrote about his unexpected "vacation" to a Czech prison.