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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  • Kenneth Nixon of Framing HanleyKenneth Nixon of Framing HanleyWhen they covered Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" on a lark, Framing Hanley had a sudden hit on their hands - one that delayed their second album for two years.
  • Bill Medley of The Righteous BrothersBill Medley of The Righteous BrothersMedley looks back on "Unchained Melody" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" - his huge hits from the '60s that were later revived in movies.
  • Steve "Zetro" Souza of Exodus and HatriotSteve "Zetro" Souza of Exodus and HatriotZetro talks about the mechanics behind his famous scream and breaks down the Exodus track "Toxic Waltz."
  • Wayne Swinny of SalivaWayne Swinny of SalivaIntroducing a new lead singer meant shifting songwriting strategy for Saliva, whose lead singer Wayne Swinny explains how they made the adjustment.
  • Les ClaypoolLes ClaypoolGiant beavers and cop wannabes are among the inspirations for Claypool's Primus songs.
  • Johnny WinterJohnny WinterThe blues luminary talks about... well, not much. But we did get a decent Muddy Waters story out of him.
  • Anthony Raneri of BaysideAnthony Raneri of BaysideThe Bayside frontman cites some surprising songwriting influences: the same guys who write for Britney Spears and Kesha.
  • Michael FrantiMichael FrantiFranti tells the story behind his hit "Say Hey (I Love You)" and explains why yoga is an integral part of his lifestyle and his Soulshine tour.
  • GrungeGrungeDid the term "Riot Grrrl" come from an actual riot? Was Alice in Chains a hair metal band? See if you got the dirt on the grunge era in this Fact or Fiction.
  • Dave MasonDave MasonDave reveals the inspiration for "Feelin' Alright" and explains how the first song he ever wrote became the biggest hit for his band Traffic.