A 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.
John Waite"Missing You" was a spontaneous outpouring of emotion triggered by a phone call. John tells that story and explains what MTV meant to his career. 
Chuck Billy of TestamentBilly explains how his Native American heritage plays into his songs with these thrash metalers. 
Yoko OnoAt 80 years old, Yoko has 10 #1 Dance hits. She discusses some of her songs and explains what inspired John Lennon's return to music in 1980. 
Francis Rossi of Status QuoDoubt led to drive for Francis, who still isn't sure why one of Status Quo's biggest hits is so beloved. 
Bobby Liebling of PentagramThe subject of the documentary Last Days Here, Bobby talks about where his songs fit in to his journey through hell. 
Richard Patrick of Filter"Hey Man, Nice Shot" was nearly a Nine Inch Nails song, as Richard was working with Trent Reznor when he came up with it. 
James Williamson of Iggy & the StoogesThe Stooges guitarist (and producer of the Kill City album) talks about those early recordings and what really happened with David Bowie. 
Wednesday 13The Murderdolls frontman on how growing up with horror movies led to a life of shock rock. 
Matt Pike of High On FireMatt wrote one song about 9/11 being a conspiracy, and another that uses growing weed as a metaphor for sacrifice. 