Snap! were two German producers. When they needed a rapper, they found one on the American army base there and had him rap on "The Power."
Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo wrote "Beverly Hills" after seeing a photo of the group Wilson Phillips and imagining what it would be like to marry someone famous.
Sheriff had been disbanded for years when "When I'm With You" hit #1 in America thanks to rediscovery by radio stations. The group never re-formed and never made a video for the song.
"Lean On" was originally sent by Major Lazer to both Rihanna and Nicki Minaj's camps as a slower reggae track. After both parties rejected the tune, Major Lazer recruited Danish singer MØ to supply vocals and recorded it themselves.
"Invisible Touch" was the first time a band member (Phil Collins) had a #1 Hot 100 hit with a group after scoring a #1 solo hit.
There really is a Girl From Ipanema. Her name is Helo Pinheiro, and she would walk "Like a samba" past the bar the songwriters frequented, providing the inspiration.
Do you know the girl singer on Eminem's "Stan"? If so, this quiz is for you.
The Stax legend on how he cooked up "Green Onions," the first time he and Otis Redding saw hippies, and if he'll ever play a digital organ.
Tyler talks about his true love: songwriting. How he identifies the beauty in a melody and turns sorrow into art.
Here's what happens when an opening act is really out of place with the headliner, like when Beastie Boys opened for Madonna.
When a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.
We ring the Hell's Bells to see what songs and rockers are sincere in their Satanism, and how much of it is an act.