Robert EllisLike his idol George Jones, Robert writes songs "about impermanence and death and leaving and things like that."
Dave Alvin - "4th Of July"When Dave recorded the first version of the song with his group the Blasters, producer Nick Lowe gave him some life-changing advice.
Tony Joe WhiteThe writer of "Rainy Night in Georgia" and "Polk Salad Annie" explains how he cooks up his Louisiana swamp rock.
Phil Hurtt ("I'll Be Around")Phil was a songwriter, producer and voice behind many Philadelphia soul classics. When disco hit, he got an interesting project: The Village People.
Becca StevensThe songwriter/vocalist The New York Times called a "best-kept secret" explains how pressure can be a great motivator.
Marshall CrenshawThe "Someday, Someway" singer also played Buddy Holly in La Bamba and toured with a reunited MC5.
Christopher CrossThe man who created Yacht Rock with "Sailing" wrote one of his biggest hits while on acid.
RamonesA band so baffling, even their names were contrived. Check your score in the Ramones version of Fact or Fiction.