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.
Ali McManusWheelchair-bound and with 30% lung capacity, Ali has adapted to create her own intimate sound.
Tony BanksThe Genesis mainstay breaks down some of the group's most stalwart songs and explains how he came developed one of his famous piano techniques.
Roger LinnRoger's creations - the LM-1, LinnDrum and MPC60 - were used to create beats and backing tracks on a spectrum of hits, many by Prince.
Biff Byford of Saxon On Thunderbolt And MotorheadSong stories from the Thunderbolt album, what Saxon learned from Motörhead, and when they (figuratively) "cut their balls off."
Why The Grammys Matter More Than EverOnce dismissed as a clueless popularity contest, Grammys are now more coveted than ever.
Leslie MandokiGreg Lake, Chaka Khan, Ian Anderson, Steve Lukather, Jack Bruce and Peter Frampton have all played in his Soulmates supergroup.
Vincent PoagDecades after putting his music career on hold, Poag revived it with help from YouTube and smaller radio stations.
Jim BrickmanThe renowned piano composer explains his method for reinterpreting Christmas favorites and writing original songs that strike to the heart.
Crystal WatersWaters tells the "Gypsy Woman" story, shares some of her songwriting insights, and explains how Dennis Rodman ended up on one of her songs.