Songwriter Interviews

Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters

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  • Mike Muir of Suicidal TendenciesMike Muir of Suicidal TendenciesWhen "Institutionalized" made Miami Vice and MTV, Suicidal Tendencies peeked into popular culture. That didn't last long.
  • Pat Alger ("The Thunder Rolls", "Unanswered Prayers")Pat Alger ("The Thunder Rolls", "Unanswered Prayers")When Garth Brooks was just a kid from Oklahoma trying to write some songs, he teamed up with Pat Alger and learned the craft.
  • Richard MarxRichard MarxRichard explains how Joe Walsh kickstarted his career, and why he chose Hazard, Nebraska for a hit.
  • Aaron LewisAaron LewisThe Staind lead singer goes country and explains how he "vomits up" songs.
  • J.D. SoutherJ.D. SoutherCo-writer of many Eagles hits, J.D. also did the popular duet "Her Town Too" with James Taylor.
  • Chris TomlinChris TomlinThe king of Christian worship music explains talks about writing songs for troubled times.
  • Randy StonehillRandy StonehillThis CCM forefather wrote the classic songs "Your Love Broke Through" and "Who Will Save the Children."
  • Denny RandellDenny RandellWith Sandy Linzer, Denny wrote hits for The Toys and The Four Seasons.
  • Keith Morris of Black Flag and OFF!Keith Morris of Black Flag and OFF!The former Black Flag and Circle Jerks frontman on what it's like singing Hardcore at 56 with his band OFF!
  • Matt Pryor of Get Up KidsMatt Pryor of Get Up KidsThe Get Up Kids frontman talks about stripping it down Springsteen Nebraska-style for his solo work.