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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  • Steve "Zetro" Souza of Exodus and HatriotSteve "Zetro" Souza of Exodus and HatriotZetro talks about the mechanics behind his famous scream and breaks down the Exodus track "Toxic Waltz."
  • Wayne Swinny of SalivaWayne Swinny of SalivaIntroducing a new lead singer meant shifting songwriting strategy for Saliva, whose lead singer Wayne Swinny explains how they made the adjustment.
  • Les ClaypoolLes ClaypoolGiant beavers and cop wannabes are among the inspirations for Claypool's Primus songs.
  • Johnny WinterJohnny WinterThe blues luminary talks about... well, not much. But we did get a decent Muddy Waters story out of him.
  • Anthony Raneri of BaysideAnthony Raneri of BaysideThe Bayside frontman cites some surprising songwriting influences: the same guys who write for Britney Spears and Kesha.
  • Michael FrantiMichael FrantiFranti tells the story behind his hit "Say Hey (I Love You)" and explains why yoga is an integral part of his lifestyle and his Soulshine tour.
  • GrungeGrungeDid the term "Riot Grrrl" come from an actual riot? Was Alice in Chains a hair metal band? See if you got the dirt on the grunge era in this Fact or Fiction.
  • Dave MasonDave MasonDave reveals the inspiration for "Feelin' Alright" and explains how the first song he ever wrote became the biggest hit for his band Traffic.
  • Bob DaisleyBob DaisleyBob was the bass player and lyricist for the first two Ozzy Osbourne albums. Here's how he wrote songs like "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley" with Ozzy and Randy Rhoads.
  • Biff Byford of SaxonBiff Byford of SaxonWe talk riffs, Rush and Spinal Tap with the frontman for the British metal Goliaths Saxon.