Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation" was inspired by the tribes that came together at New York dance clubs.
Dan Tyminski, the singer on Avicii's "Hey Brother" is the same guy who sang lead vocal on "A Man Of Constant Sorrow" in the movie O’ Brother, Where Art Thou.
Ronnie Spector nailed the vocal for The Ronettes song "(Walking) In the Rain" on the first take -- unheard of in the perfectionist producer Phil Spector's world.
Chuck Berry's only #1 hit was "My Ding-a-Ling," a novelty song about a boy and his... you know.
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.
Public Enemy didn't appreciate the Bobby McFerrin hit 'Don't Worry, Be Happy." in "Fight The Power," Chuck D raps, "damn if I say it you can slap me right here."
Toto's keyboard player explains the true meaning of "Africa" and talks about working on the Thriller album.
Todd Rundgren explains why he avoids "Hello It's Me," and what it was like producing Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell album.
MTV, a popular TV theme song and Madonna all show up in this '80s music quiz.
Dean's saga began with "Ariel," a song about falling in love with a Jewish girl from New Jersey.
The country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father.
Many unusual folks appear in Grateful Dead songs. Can you identify them?