
Robert Plant's "Heaven Knows" is a satirical look at the '80s, when style seemed to trump substance.

"Rio" by Duran Duran is a metaphor for America, where the band was trying to break through.

Bruce Sprinsteen said "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)" was "the best love song I ever wrote."

"Man On The Moon" by R.E.M. is about the comedian Andy Kaufman, who often seemed like he was from another planet.

The voice is that says "here we go" in the AJR song "Bang!" belongs to Charlie Pellett, the announcer on the New York City subway ("stand clear of the closing doors, please").
Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai were two of Graham's co-writers for some '80s rock classics.
Rob Thomas on his Social Distance Sessions, co-starring with a camel, and his friendship with Carlos Santana.
Richie talks about producing the first two Kiss albums, recording "Brother Louie," and the newfound appreciation of his rock band, Dust.
The drummer for Anthrax is also a key songwriter. He explains how the group puts their songs together and tells the stories behind some of their classics.
Donny Osmond talks about his biggest hits, his Vegas show, and the fan who taught him to take "Puppy Love" seriously.
In this quiz, spot the artist who put Romeo into a song lyric.