Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
David Johansen of the New York DollsDavid Johansen on the early influences of the New York Dolls, heading to China when they reunited, and going folk with his band The Harry Smiths.David SanciousKeyboard great David Sancious talks about his work with Sting, Seal, Springsteen, Clapton and Aretha, and explains what quantum physics has to do with making music. Jon AndersonJon Anderson breaks down the Yes classic "Seen All Good People" and talks about his 1000 Hands album, which features Chick Corea, Rick Derringer, Ian Anderson, and many other luminaries. Cozmo D of NewcleusNewcleus leader Cozmo D with the "Jam On It" story, tales from the '70s hip-hop scene, and memories of hitting the road with Run-D.M.C. on the first hip-hop arena tour. Maxi PriestThe British reggae legend tells the story of his #1 hit "Close To You," talks about his groundbreaking Shabba Ranks collaboration "Housecall," and discusses his latest project with Robin Trower. Sam HollanderThe hitmaking songwriter/producer Sam Hollander with stories about songs for Weezer, Panic! At The Disco, Train, Pentatonix, and Fitz And The Tantrums. Ashley RileyThe Illinois singer-songwriter talks about her songs, her Nashville experience, and the Decatur music scene. John Kay of SteppenwolfSteppenwolf frontman John Kay talks about "Magic Carpet Ride," "Born To Be Wild," and what he values more than awards and accolades.
David Johansen of the New York DollsDavid Johansen on the early influences of the New York Dolls, heading to China when they reunited, and going folk with his band The Harry Smiths.
David SanciousKeyboard great David Sancious talks about his work with Sting, Seal, Springsteen, Clapton and Aretha, and explains what quantum physics has to do with making music.
Jon AndersonJon Anderson breaks down the Yes classic "Seen All Good People" and talks about his 1000 Hands album, which features Chick Corea, Rick Derringer, Ian Anderson, and many other luminaries.
Cozmo D of NewcleusNewcleus leader Cozmo D with the "Jam On It" story, tales from the '70s hip-hop scene, and memories of hitting the road with Run-D.M.C. on the first hip-hop arena tour.
Maxi PriestThe British reggae legend tells the story of his #1 hit "Close To You," talks about his groundbreaking Shabba Ranks collaboration "Housecall," and discusses his latest project with Robin Trower.
Sam HollanderThe hitmaking songwriter/producer Sam Hollander with stories about songs for Weezer, Panic! At The Disco, Train, Pentatonix, and Fitz And The Tantrums.
Ashley RileyThe Illinois singer-songwriter talks about her songs, her Nashville experience, and the Decatur music scene.
John Kay of SteppenwolfSteppenwolf frontman John Kay talks about "Magic Carpet Ride," "Born To Be Wild," and what he values more than awards and accolades.
John Petrucci of Dream TheaterDream Theater guitarist John Petrucci talks lyrics, their latest live album, and writing a song with Desmond Child.
Chris Hillman (The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers)Chris Hillman on how Miles Davis helped The Byrds land a record deal, and how a session with Hugh Masekela got him writing songs like "So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star."