Blog Entries by Greg Prato

Author Greg PratoA 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.
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  • Scott WeilandScott WeilandScott Weiland was not just the frontman for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, but also the lyricist in those bands. We talk songwriting and find out what he's up to now.
  • James Pankow of ChicagoJames Pankow of ChicagoChicago's trombone player has also penned some of the band's biggest hits... just don't get him started about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  • CJ Snare of FireHouse and Rubicon CrossCJ Snare of FireHouse and Rubicon CrossCJ tells the story behind the FireHouse hit "Love of a Lifetime," which Jon Bon Jovi told him would "ruin your career."
  • Jeff Waters of AnnihilatorJeff Waters of Annihilator Jeff Waters explains how Canada's Annihilator weathered their North American metal drought by expanding their territory.
  • Chris Goss of Masters of RealityChris Goss of Masters of RealityThe Masters of Reality frontman is also an accomplished producer. He's made music with Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, Scott Weiland and The Cult.
  • John Wetton of Asia (ex-King Crimson)John Wetton of Asia (ex-King Crimson)John co-penned some of the biggest mainstream rock hits of the early '80s (Asia's "Heat of the Moment") and some of the rockingest prog ever (King Crimson's "One More Red Nightmare").
  • Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden)Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden)Blaze was Iron Maiden's lead singer from 1994-1999, co-writing "Man on the Edge," "The Aftermath" and "Futureal."
  • J-Mann of MushroomheadJ-Mann of MushroomheadMushroomhead's vocalist explains their song "Qwerty" and talks about the Danny Elfman influence on the band.
  • Josh Todd of BuckcherryJosh Todd of BuckcherryJosh talks about the band's Icona Pop cover, divulges the meaning of "Lit Up," and shares his thoughts on Chuck Klosterman's Buckcherry analysis.
  • Tommy Victor of ProngTommy Victor of ProngA Headbangers Ball mainstay, Prong delivered metal anthems like "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck." Frontman Tommy Victor talks about the songs and the band's inspirations.