The Yardbirds drummer explains how they created their sound and talks about working with their famous guitarists.
A top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock."
Kooper produced Lynyrd Skynyrd, played with Dylan and the Stones, and formed BS&T.
Surprise exits, a catfight and some very memorable performances make our list of the most memorable Idol moments.
The stories behind "Shine," "December," "The World I Know" and other Collective Soul hits.
Kristian talks songwriting technique, like how the chorus should redefine the story, and how to write a song backwards.
"Mrs Robinson" was originally called "Mrs Roosevelt," most likely after First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. It became "Mrs Robinson" when it was considered for use in the film The Graduate.
Featured in the 1978 musical Evita, "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" became the biggest selling UK hit by a female vocalist (Julie Covington).
Weird Al Yankovic proposed a parody of "Black Or White" called "Snack All Night," but Michael Jackson asked him not to.
"Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson was 2015's best-selling single in both the U.S. and U.K.
"True" by Spandau Ballet is about chief songwriter Gary Kemp's unrequited love for Altered Images singer and Gregory's Girl star Clare Grogan.
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