A journalist from Long Island, New York, Greg's books include A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon, Grunge is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music, and MTV Ruled the World: The Early Years of Music Video. Get more info about Greg's books here. You can also follow Greg on Twitter.
Phil Campbell of MotörheadThe Motörhead guitarist on writing songs with Lemmy and falling asleep during a solo.
Timothy B. SchmitThe longtime Eagle talks about soaring back to his solo career, and what he learned about songwriting in the group.
Steve Hogarth of MarillionMarillion's lead singer on their painstaking, SoundCloud-based songwriting, and song meanings from their album FEAR.
Richard Christy of Charred Walls of the DamnedRichard talks about balancing his career as a metal drummer and cast member for the Howard Stern Show.
Tomas Haake of MeshuggahThe drummer/lyricist for these Swedish extreme metallists explains their songwriting process and breaks down some key tracks.
Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster CultBlue Oyster Cult's singer/guitarist talks band houses, alien abductions, and more cowbell.
Roger McGuinn of The ByrdsRoger reveals the songwriting formula Clive Davis told him, and if "Eight Miles High" is really about drugs.
Rickey Medlocke (Blackfoot, Lynyrd Skynyrd)The Blackfoot/Skynyrd guitarist on the real inspiration for Curtis Loew and where the "Train, Train" is headed.
