
Tone-Loc's "Wild Thing" samples Eddie Van Halen's guitar riff from "Jaime's Cryin'."

According to Jason Bonham, who has filled in for his father on Led Zeppelin reunions, "Rock And Roll" is the hardest Led Zep song to play on drums.

Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" borrows a bit from Don McLean's "American Pie." Both songs feature a Chevy, and are about young people who are heartbroken when their music "dies."

"Centerfield" by John Fogerty was the first song enshrined in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.

Kelly Clarkson's coronation song when she won American Idol in 2002 was "A Moment Like This," which was released as her first single and went to #1. Every finalist that season recorded the song in case they won.

When "Theme From Shaft" won an Oscar in 1972, Isaac Hayes became the first African American to win in the Best Song category.
The "Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle" singer makes a habit of playing with the best in the business.
One of the most dynamic bass player/songwriters of his time, Chris is the only member of Yes who has been with the band since they formed in 1968.
We ring the Hell's Bells to see what songs and rockers are sincere in their Satanism, and how much of it is an act.
Cain talks about the divine inspirations for "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Faithfully."
Evelyn McDonnell, editor of the book Women Who Rock, on why the Supremes are just as important as Bob Dylan.
Richard explains how Joe Walsh kickstarted his career, and why he chose Hazard, Nebraska for a hit.