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Eric Martin of Mr. BigThe Mr. Big frontman talks about the girl who inspired "To Be With You," and how he feels about the song today.
Kristen May of FlyleafThe new singer of Flyleaf talks about the challenges in taking over for Lacey Strum, and the songs those challenges inspired.
Kyle Hollingsworth of String Cheese IncidentThe band's keyboardist discusses songs, songwriting, and the "jam band" tag.
Jesse James Dupree of JackylJackyl's main man (reluctantly) talks about the song he wrote for O-Town, and explains how a missed opportunity for Kansas became his band's breakthrough.
Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of OverkillThe singer of one of the longest-running thrash metal bands gives a guided tour of several headbanging classics.
Sam Totman and Herman Li of DragonForceThe DragonForce shredders put their guitar solos in perspective, explaining how songwriting sets the foundation.
Felix Buxton of Basement JaxxFelix talks about his unorthodox approach to songwriting, and tells the stories behind some of Basement Jaxx' biggest hits.
Jim Kerr of Simple MindsThe Simple Minds singer explains his conflicted relationship with "Don't You (Forget About Me)," their massive American hit he initially rejected.
Rex Brown of PanteraThe bassist for Pantera - the band that kept metal afloat in the '90s - recounts the stories behind several headbanging classics.
Randy BachmanBachman wrote and recorded a litany of hits with both Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who, including "American Woman," which many folks didn't know was a protest song.