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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  • Uncle KrackerUncle KrackerCountry-rock rapper Uncle Kracker talks about his new singles, "Sweet 16" and "Reason To Drink," and tells the stories behind the songs he wrote with Kid Rock, including one he used to hate.
  • I Love Grunge - An ExcerptI Love Grunge - An ExcerptAn excerpt from Greg Prato's book I Love Grunge: Grunge Is Dead Outtakes.
  • The Rise And Fall Of The Power Ballad, As Told By Bun E. Carlos of Cheap TrickThe Rise And Fall Of The Power Ballad, As Told By Bun E. Carlos of Cheap TrickCheap Trick joined the power-ballad party with the #1 hit "The Flame" in 1988, but by 1990, the party was over.
  • Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam, Deaf CharlieJeff Ament of Pearl Jam, Deaf CharlieJeff Ament talks about creating songs with Pearl Jam, that slide harmonic in "Even Flow," and the latest from his band Deaf Charlie.
  • Stephen Pearcy of RattStephen Pearcy of RattRatt lead singer Stephen Pearcy tells the stories behind their biggest songs and explains how the band members are getting along these days.
  • Sass JordanSass Jordan"Sun's Gonna Rise" singer Sass Jordan taught Taylor Hawkins how to rock on her 1994 tour, which was captured on the newly released archival recording Live In New York: Ninety-Four.
  • Daniel Ash of Love And Rockets, BauhausDaniel Ash of Love And Rockets, BauhausDaniel Ash tells the stories behind songs he wrote with Love And Rockets and Bauhaus, and explains how he got his signature guitar sound.
  • 100 Greatest Songs of Heavy Metal - An Excerpt100 Greatest Songs of Heavy Metal - An ExcerptAn excerpt from Greg Prato's book The 100 Greatest Songs of Heavy Metal, including tracks from Anthrax, Rush, and Faith No More
  • Mike Tramp of White LionMike Tramp of White LionWhite Lion frontman Mike Tramp tells the stories behind classic songs like "When The Children Cry" and "Wait," and explains how a band reunion might work.
  • Gary Cherone of ExtremeGary Cherone of ExtremeExtreme lead singer Gary Cherone on their album Rise, how he feels about "More Than Words," and his best songs with Van Halen.