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.
Artis the SpoonmanEven before Soundgarden wrote a song about him, Artis was the most famous spoon player of all time. So why has he always been broke? 
Badi AssadWhen she had to perform after releasing her first album, Badi became her own band on stage. 
Antigone RisingThis all-female group of country rockers were on their way to stardom in the '00s, with a Starbucks deal and major label backing. 
Janis Ian: Married in London, but not in New YorkCan you be married in one country but not another? Only if you're part of a gay couple. One of the first famous singers to come out as a lesbian, Janis wrote a song about it. 
Jon Anderson of YesFrom the lake in "Roundabout" to Sister Bluebird in "Starship Trooper," Jon Anderson talks about how nature and spirituality play into his lyrics for Yes. 
Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & PalmerGreg talks about writing songs of "universal truth" for King Crimson and ELP, and tells us about his most memorable stage moment (it involves fireworks). 
Ian Anderson: "The delight in making music is that you don't have a formula"Ian talks about his 3 or 4 blatant attempts to write a pop song, and also the ones he most connected with, including "Locomotive Breath." 
Bass Player Scott EdwardsScott was Stevie Wonder's bass player before becoming a top session player. Hits he played on include "I Will Survive," "Being With You" and "Sara Smile." 
Andy Powell of Wishbone AshThe Wishbone Ash guitarist on how touring with The Who inspired one of their most enduring songs, and why they moved to America at the peak of their powers. 