Kid Rock performed his song "Amen" at Barack Obama's inaugural, but claims he didn't vote for him.
"At This Moment" was first released by Billy Vera & the Beaters in 1981, and hit #79. After it was used in two episodes of Family Ties in 1985-1986, it went to #1.
Michael Jackson was only 11 years and 5 months old when the Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" became the group's first #1 . The late King of Pop is the youngest group member ever to top the Hot 100.
The motto for Boys Town, which was a Nebraska home for troubled youth, inspired the song "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by The Hollies.
Desmond Child thought Gavin Rossdale was singing "Kiss The Rain" on the Bush song "Glycerine." When he found out the truth, he wrote a song called "Kiss The Rain" for Billie Myers.
Tyler talks about his true love: songwriting. How he identifies the beauty in a melody and turns sorrow into art.
Roger reveals the songwriting formula Clive Davis told him, and if "Eight Miles High" is really about drugs.
It wasn't her biggest hit as a songwriter (that would be "Bette Davis Eyes"), but "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" had a family connection for Jackie.
Surprise exits, a catfight and some very memorable performances make our list of the most memorable Idol moments.
A Soul Train dancer takes us through a day on the show, and explains what you had to do to get camera time.