Dave Wakeling of The English BeatA founding member of The English Beat and General Public, Dave helped lead the Ska revival. You'll never listen to "Save It For Later" the same way after reading this.Speech of Arrested DevelopmentOne word from Prince cost him $100,000. You'll also read about what Hip-Hop plays well overseas, and why Speech put a spiritual guru in Arrested Development. Gretchen Peters (part 2)She wrote "Independence Day," which is Sean Hannity's theme song. Not exactly what she had in mind. Chris Fehn of SlipknotA drummer for one of the most successful metal bands of the last decade, Chris talks about what it's like writing and performing with Slipknot. Metal-neck is a factor. Lisa LoebLisa talks about what makes a song connect (including "Stay"). Other topics: reality TV, "Homework Songs" and when a song is the last thing you need to hear right now. Lori McKennaLori's songs have been recorded by Faith Hill and Sara Evans. She's performed on the CMAs and on Oprah. She also has five kids. Jane Wiedlin from the Go-Go'sA founding member of The Go-Go's, Jane talks about their transition from punk rockers to pop priestesses, and explains what's going on in the "Vacation" video. Howard BellamyThe older Bellamy Brother talks about their unlikely hit "Let Your Love Flow," and how a Groucho Marx line led to a song.
Dave Wakeling of The English BeatA founding member of The English Beat and General Public, Dave helped lead the Ska revival. You'll never listen to "Save It For Later" the same way after reading this.
Anna Canoni about Woody GuthrieAnna talks about the life and legacy of her grandfather: Woody Guthrie.
Speech of Arrested DevelopmentOne word from Prince cost him $100,000. You'll also read about what Hip-Hop plays well overseas, and why Speech put a spiritual guru in Arrested Development.
Gretchen Peters (part 2)She wrote "Independence Day," which is Sean Hannity's theme song. Not exactly what she had in mind.
Chris Fehn of SlipknotA drummer for one of the most successful metal bands of the last decade, Chris talks about what it's like writing and performing with Slipknot. Metal-neck is a factor.
Floyd Marcus of 1910 Fruitgum CoFloyd was in one of the biggest Bubblegum bands of the '60s. Did they play on their own records? Sort of.
Lisa LoebLisa talks about what makes a song connect (including "Stay"). Other topics: reality TV, "Homework Songs" and when a song is the last thing you need to hear right now.
Lori McKennaLori's songs have been recorded by Faith Hill and Sara Evans. She's performed on the CMAs and on Oprah. She also has five kids.
Jane Wiedlin from the Go-Go'sA founding member of The Go-Go's, Jane talks about their transition from punk rockers to pop priestesses, and explains what's going on in the "Vacation" video.
Howard BellamyThe older Bellamy Brother talks about their unlikely hit "Let Your Love Flow," and how a Groucho Marx line led to a song.