David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust" was likely based on various musicians in his ambit, including Iggy Pop (zIGGY), and Jimi Hendrix, who played guitar left-handed ("He played it left hand").
Listen carefully and you'll hear the sound of birds in "Birds Of A Feather" by Billie Eilish. Her brother/producer Finneas couldn't resist putting them in, but he kept them real quiet in the mix.
Neil Young's song "Old Man" was inspired by the caretaker of the ranch he bought in 1970. Neil was the young man at the time, just 25.
Don Johnson, who starred as Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice, was also a singer. He had a #5 hit in 1986 with "Heartbeat."
The guys from Chic wrote "Le Freak" as a message to a doorman who wouldn't let them into a club. Originally, it was "F--- Off."
Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai were two of Graham's co-writers for some '80s rock classics.
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.
The good doctor shares some candid insights on recording with Phil Spector and The Black Keys.
Jon Fratelli talks about the band's third album, and the five-year break leading up to it.
Many unusual folks appear in Grateful Dead songs. Can you identify them?
Harry Wayne Casey tells the stories behind KC and The Sunshine Band hits like "Get Down Tonight," "That's The Way (I Like It)," and "Give It Up."
