Journey lead singer Steve Perry wrote the rather dramatic "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" with the opening lyrics, "You make me weep, I wanna die," after seeing his girlfriend kissing another man.
Musically, the Twisted Sister song "We're Not Gonna Take It" is based on the Christmas tune "O Come All Ye Faithful."
The lyric to "Hold On" by Wilson Phillips was inspired by Chynna Phillips' struggles with addiction. "Hold on for one more day" is something she heard in AA meetings.
One of Tom Petty's most personal songs is "Room At The Top," which he stopped performing because it brought back painful memories.
Grazing In The Grass by The Friends Of Distinction was the first big hit to use the phrase "dig it" in the lyric.
Untangling the events that led to the "Stairway To Heaven" lawsuit.
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.
The flautist frontman talks about touring with Led Zeppelin, his contribution to "Hotel California", and how he may have done the first MTV Unplugged.
On "Life Is A Highway," his burgeoning solo career, and the Rascal Flatts song he most connects with.
Christopher Cross with Deep Purple? Kenny Loggins in Caddyshack? A Fact or Fiction all about yacht rock and those who made it.
Roger reveals the songwriting formula Clive Davis told him, and if "Eight Miles High" is really about drugs.
