
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").

When singing "Cradle Of Love" in concert, Billy Idol often changes a line to, "This song is so cheesy."

Eminem spits a total of 1,560 words on "Rap God," earning him an entry in the 2015 Guinness Book of Records for "most words in a hit single."

Jon Bon Jovi earned his first movie credit - Young Guns II - by writing "Blaze Of Glory" for the film.

Irving Berlin, who wrote "God Bless America," said it was "not a patriotic song, but rather an expression of gratitude."
"The Way We Were" was the first of five #1 singles by Barbra Streisand. She is the only artist ever to receive an Oscar, Tony, Emmy and Grammy, and also record a #1 single and album.
Jon Anderson breaks down the Yes classic "Seen All Good People" and talks about his 1000 Hands album, which features Chick Corea, Rick Derringer, Ian Anderson, and many other luminaries.
The top Contemporary Christian artist of all time on song inspirations and what she learned from Johnny Carson.
The stories behind "Shine," "December," "The World I Know" and other Collective Soul hits.
The evolution of the symbol that was Prince's name from 1993-2000.
Daryl Hall's TV show is a hit, and he's been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - only one of these developments excites him.