Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" was written by the keyboard player from Toto, who was working on the Thriller album.
"True" by Spandau Ballet is about chief songwriter Gary Kemp's unrequited love for Altered Images singer and Gregory's Girl star Clare Grogan.
Kenny Loggins co-wrote the Doobie Brothers hit "What a Fool Believes," which is about a guy who just can't accept that an affair from long ago was meaningless to her.
"Paranoid" reflects a feeling Black Sabbath bass player Geezer Butler often felt after using drugs.
Prince kept doves at his Paisley Park mansion. And yes, sometimes they did cry.
Madonna didn't write "Papa Don't Preach," which deals with abortion. What drew her to the song was the singer standing up to male authority.
Andrew Farriss on writing with Michael Hutchence, the stories behind "Mystify" and other INXS hits, and his country-flavored debut solo album.
Ron Nevison explains in very clear terms the Quadrophenia concept and how Heart staged their resurgence after being dropped by their record company.
Since his debut single "I'm On Fire" in 1975, Dwight has been providing Spinal-Tap moments and misadventure.
Find out how God and glam metal go together from the Stryper frontman.
Do you know the girl singer on Eminem's "Stan"? If so, this quiz is for you.
Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger tells the "Sister Christian" story and explains why he started sweating when he saw it in Boogie Nights.
