Loudon Wainwright III"Dead Skunk" became a stinker for Loudon when he felt pressure to make another hit - his latest songs deal with mortality, his son Rufus, and picking up poop. GrungeDid 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 reveals the inspiration for "Feelin' Alright" and explains how the first song he ever wrote became the biggest hit for his band Traffic. Sebu Simonian of Capital CitiesThe "Safe and Sound" duo started out writing jingles. Sebu takes us through some tracks on their debut album and explains the upside to working on music for commercials. Bob DaisleyBob was the bass player and lyricist for the first two Ozzy Osbourne albums. Here's how he wrote songs like "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley" with Ozzy and Randy Rhoads. Vince GillA candid songwriting discussion with the country star, who explains how his technique has changed over the years, and what his wife - Amy Grant - contributes to his writing. Biff Byford of SaxonWe talk riffs, Rush and Spinal Tap with the frontman for the British metal Goliaths Saxon. Early Days of MTVIf you can recall the days when MTV played videos, you know that there are lots of stories to tell. See if you can spot the real ones.
Loudon Wainwright III"Dead Skunk" became a stinker for Loudon when he felt pressure to make another hit - his latest songs deal with mortality, his son Rufus, and picking up poop. 
GrungeDid 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. 
On The Road To Exile With The Rolling StonesRobert Greenfield, author of Ain't It Time We Said Goodbye: The Rolling Stones on the Road to Exile, talks about covering the band for Rolling Stone in the early '70s. 
Dave MasonDave reveals the inspiration for "Feelin' Alright" and explains how the first song he ever wrote became the biggest hit for his band Traffic. 
Sebu Simonian of Capital CitiesThe "Safe and Sound" duo started out writing jingles. Sebu takes us through some tracks on their debut album and explains the upside to working on music for commercials. 
Songs in Famous Movie Scenes: '80s EditionYou know the scenes - Tom Cruise in his own pants-off dance off, Molly Ringwald celebrating her birthday - but do you remember what song is playing?
Bob DaisleyBob was the bass player and lyricist for the first two Ozzy Osbourne albums. Here's how he wrote songs like "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley" with Ozzy and Randy Rhoads. 
Vince GillA candid songwriting discussion with the country star, who explains how his technique has changed over the years, and what his wife - Amy Grant - contributes to his writing. 
Biff Byford of SaxonWe talk riffs, Rush and Spinal Tap with the frontman for the British metal Goliaths Saxon. 
Early Days of MTVIf you can recall the days when MTV played videos, you know that there are lots of stories to tell. See if you can spot the real ones.