Carl was a disc jockey in Hartford, Connecticut when he founded Songfacts as a way to tell the stories behind the songs. You can also find him on Rock's Backpages.
Alan Merrill Radio Zero Track By TrackAlan Merrill of The Arrows goes track by track through his solo album, Radio Zero.
How "A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss" Became Rock's Top ProverbHow a country weeper and a blues number made "rolling stone" the most popular phrase in rock.
G. LoveOne of the most distinctive and creative songwriters in the game, G. Love helped Jack Johnson get started - now he's on Johnson's label.
Jesse Colin Young of The YoungbloodsJesse Colin Young of The Youngbloods on "Get Together," his Vietnam-inspired "Darkness, Darkness," and his return to music amid turbulent times.
Brian Vander Ark of The Verve PipeVerve Pipe frontman Brian Vander Ark talks about "The Freshman" and explains his mindset for performing the song, which deals with abortion and suicide.
Carmine Appice Talks Guitar ZeusFinally released worldwide, Carmine Appice brought Brian May, Richie Sambora, Edgar Winter, Ted Nugent and many other guitar greats together on Guitar Zeus.
Carmine AppiceCarmine Appice talks about co-writing the Rod Stewart hits "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" and "Young Turks," and explains what really happened when Led Zeppelin opened for his group Vanilla Fudge.
Waiting For The Break of Day: Three Classic Songs About All-NightersThese Three famous songs actually describe how they were written - late into the evening.
Todd Rundgren: Bending The Rules Of FormTodd Rundgren on the earmarks of his songwriting, producing Grand Funk, and the song that had the biggest influence on him.
Richard AshcroftRichard Ashcroft of The Verve talks about using his songs to seek out a better place in a desensitized world, and coming back for his "Bitter Sweet Symphony" money.