When he joined Guns N' Roses in 1990, Matt helped them craft an orchestral sound; his mezzo fortes and pianissimos are all over "November Rain."
Medley looks back on "Unchained Melody" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" - his huge hits from the '60s that were later revived in movies.
Into the vaults for Bruce Pollock's 1984 conversation with the esteemed bluesman. Hooker talks about transforming a Tony Bennett classic and why you don't have to be sad and lonely to write the blues.
When you free your mind, your ass may follow, but you have to make sure someone else doesn't program it while it's wide open.
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.
Mike talks about the "Silent Running" storyline and "Land Of Confusion" in the age of Trump.
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