Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss wrote "Rock And Roll All Nite" as a "rallying cry for all of our fans." In later years, members of Kiss wrote songs separately.
Irving Berlin said "God Bless America" was "not a patriotic song, but rather an expression of gratitude."
Madonna's hit "Don't Tell Me" was written by her brother-in-law, Joe Henry, who has produced albums by Hugh Laurie and Bonnie Raitt.
Grazing In The Grass by The Friends Of Distinction was the first big hit to use the phrase "dig it" in the lyric.
In the 1999 Destiny's Child song "Bug A Boo," they complain about a guy who bugs them on MCI, AOL, and their pagers.
Ian talks about his 3 or 4 blatant attempts to write a pop song, and also the ones he most connected with, including "Locomotive Breath."
Did they really trade their guitarist to The Doobie Brothers? Are they named after something naughty? And what's up with the band name?
One of rock's top photographers talks about artistry in photography, raising funds for a documentary, and enjoying a County Fair with Tom Waits.
An interview with Dr. John Covach, music professor at the University of Rochester whose free online courses have become wildly popular.
How the American gangsta rappers made history by getting banned in the UK.
How well do you know this shock-rock harbinger who's been publicly executed hundreds of times?
