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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  • Joe GrusheckyJoe GrusheckyWhat was Bruce Springsteen up to in the mid-'90s? Touring and co-writing with Joe, and producing the Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers album American Babylon.
  • MetallicaMetallicaBeef with Bon Jovi? An unfortunate Spandex period? See if you can spot the true stories in this Metallica version of Fact or Fiction.
  • Max Cavalera of Soulfly (ex-Sepultura)Max Cavalera of Soulfly (ex-Sepultura)The Brazilian rocker sees pictures in his riffs. When he came up with one of his gnarliest songs, there was a riot going on.
  • Jamey Jasta of HatebreedJamey Jasta of HatebreedHatebreed's lead singer/lyricist talks about the band's most important songs, including the "career-changer" he wrote on acoustic guitar.
  • Julian LennonJulian LennonJulian tells the stories behind his hits "Valotte" and "Too Late for Goodbyes," and fills us in on his many non-musical pursuits. Also: what MTV meant to his career.
  • Dexys (Kevin Rowland and Jim Paterson)Dexys (Kevin Rowland and Jim Paterson)"Come On Eileen" was a colossal '80s hit, but the band - far more appreciated in their native UK than stateside - released just three albums before their split. Now, Dexys is back.
  • KissKissKiss is the subject of many outlandish rumors - some of which happen to be true. See if you can spot the fakes.
  • Shawn Smith of BradShawn Smith of BradOne of the great side projects in rock, the band Brad features Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard. Their frontman explains how they operate.
  • Mitts of MadballMitts of MadballTales from the hardcore scene, including a new trend in crowd surfing.
  • Dez Fafara of DevilDriver and Coal ChamberDez Fafara of DevilDriver and Coal ChamberThe revered metal frontman talks about how entomology and ADD inform his lyrics.