Buck Dharma of Blue Oyster Cult wrote "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" after he was diagnosed with a heart condition and started thinking about his own mortality.
Avril Lavigne has a perfume named after her song "Black Star." It smells much better than her Sk8er Boi scent, which reeks of Axe body spray and road grime.
"Come Dancing" by The Kinks was inspired by the older sister of Ray Davies, who would make guys take her out dancing and spend their money on her, only to send them home frustrated with just a peck on the cheek.
"Reasons" by Earth, Wind & Fire is a popular wedding song, but it's actually about a one-night stand.
Robert Smith doesn't license Cure songs for commercials, but he made an exception in 2004 when he let Hewlett-Packard use "Pictures Of You." He needed the money to buy the group's back catalogue.
The good doctor shares some candid insights on recording with Phil Spector and The Black Keys.
First question: Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson appeared in videos for what artist?
When he was asked to write a song for the Singles soundtrack, Mark thought the Seattle grunge scene was already overblown, so that's what he wrote about.
The Christian rapper talks about where his trip to Haiti and his history of addiction fit into his songs.
The country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father.
The man who created Yacht Rock with "Sailing" wrote one of his biggest hits while on acid.