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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  • 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.
  • Survival of the Fittest: Heavy Metal in the 1990'sSurvival of the Fittest: Heavy Metal in the 1990'sAn excerpt from Greg Prato's killer tome about heavy metal's darkest decade.