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.
Hayes CarllThis singer/songwriter from Texas made inroads with his song "KMAG YOYO," which he tells us is a military term. 
Dave Pirner of Soul AsylumDave explains how the video appropriated the meaning of "Runaway Train," and what he thought of getting parodied by Weird Al. 
Eric Kretz of Stone Temple PilotsThe STP drummer talks about how they write their songs, and how the process is different now that Chester Bennington has replaced Scott Weiland. 
Lita FordLita talks about how they wrote songs in The Runaways, and how she feels about her biggest hit being written by somebody else. 
Scott StappThe Creed lead singer reveals the "ego and self-fulfillment" he now sees in one of the band's biggest hits. 
Robert EllisLike his idol George Jones, Robert writes songs "about impermanence and death and leaving and things like that." 
Tony Joe WhiteThe writer of "Rainy Night in Georgia" and "Polk Salad Annie" explains how he cooks up his Louisiana swamp rock. 
Alex Kerns of LemuriaThe songwriting drummer of this Buffalo band explains his approach to writing songs for a female lead singer. 
Sam PhillipsCollaborating with T Bone Burnett, Leslie Phillips changed her name and left her Christian label behind - Robert Plant, who recorded one of her songs on Raising Sand, is a fan. 