Dan was a terrific writer from Norwalk, California who died suddenly in 2024 after attending a Tyler Childers concert. A genuine soul with an endless well of kindness, he was a very passionate music fan. His vast and eclectic CD collection was given away at his memorial service.
Terry Taylor of Daniel Amos and Lost DogsA big fish in the Christian music scene, Taylor explains how God gives his own songs back to him in times of need. 
Al Jourgensen of MinistryIn the name of song explanation, Al talks about scoring heroin for William Burroughs, and that's not even the most shocking story in this one. 
Mike Muir of Suicidal TendenciesWhen "Institutionalized" made Miami Vice and MTV, Suicidal Tendencies peeked into popular culture. That didn't last long. 
Pat Alger ("The Thunder Rolls", "Unanswered Prayers")When Garth Brooks was just a kid from Oklahoma trying to write some songs, he teamed up with Pat Alger and learned the craft. 
Sleeping at LastSleeping at Last is a one-man-show: Ryan O'Neal. His song "Turning Page" appears twice in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1. 
J.D. SoutherCo-writer of many Eagles hits, J.D. also did the popular duet "Her Town Too" with James Taylor. 
Chris TomlinThe king of Christian worship music explains talks about writing songs for troubled times. 
Randy StonehillThis CCM forefather wrote the classic songs "Your Love Broke Through" and "Who Will Save the Children." 
