
The TV show One Tree Hill got it's name from a song of the same name on U2's Joshua Tree album.

In the song "God," Tori Amos makes the point that if there's God, there must also be a Goddess because there are no male-only species.

The original, 1930s version of "Puttin' On the Ritz" has lyrics about Lenox Avenue in Harlem, not Park Avenue.

Kid Rock performed his song "Amen" at Barack Obama's inaugural, but claims he didn't vote for him.

The Mission: Impossible theme is in 5/4 time. Composer Lalo Schifrin joked that he did it so 5-legged aliens could dance to it.

Glenn Frey of the Eagles played a bad guy in a 1985 episode of Miami Vice based on his song "Smuggler's Blues."
One of rock's top photographers talks about artistry in photography, raising funds for a documentary, and enjoying a County Fair with Tom Waits.
With a few clues (Works at a diner, dreams of running away), can you name the character in the song?
Rick Astley on "Never Gonna Give You Up," "Cry For Help," and his remarkable resurgence that gave him another #1 UK album.
The Evanescence frontwoman on the songs that have shifted meaning and her foray into kids' music.
The co-writer/guitarist on many Alice Cooper hits, Dick was also Lou Reed's axeman on the Rock n' Roll Animal album.
Kooper produced Lynyrd Skynyrd, played with Dylan and the Stones, and formed BS&T.