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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  • Danko JonesDanko JonesDanko breaks down some of his group's best-known songs, and explains how Elijah Wood, Selma Blair and Lemmy ended up in their video for "Full of Regret."
  • Miles Doughty of Slightly StoopidMiles Doughty of Slightly StoopidMiles explains what's behind the surface of Slightly Stupid's songs, and how Brad Nowell influenced the band.
  • Richard HellRichard HellThe Voidoids frontman was also an original member of Television and the Heartbreakers.
  • Butch VigButch VigThe Garbage drummer/songwriter produced the Nirvana album Nevermind, and Smashing Pumpkins' Gish and Siamese Dream.
  • Brian "Head" Welch of Korn, Love and DeathBrian "Head" Welch of Korn, Love and DeathBack with Korn, Brian talks guitar pedals and Bungle chords as he takes us through the genesis of their sound and the stories behind the songs.
  • Travis Stever of Coheed and CambriaTravis Stever of Coheed and CambriaTravis talks Rock Band, their Amory Wars storyline, and the CC song that some fair-weather fans show up for.
  • Jello BiafraJello BiafraThe former Dead Kennedys frontman on the past, present and future of the band, what music makes us "pliant and stupid," and what he learned from Alice Cooper.
  • Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy and Black Star RidersScott Gorham of Thin Lizzy and Black Star RidersWriting with Phil Lynott, Scott saw their ill-fated frontman move to a darker place in his life and lyrics.
  • Richie Wise (Kiss producer, Dust)Richie Wise (Kiss producer, Dust)Richie talks about producing the first two Kiss albums, recording "Brother Louie," and the newfound appreciation of his rock band, Dust.
  • dUg Pinnick of King's XdUg Pinnick of King's XdUg dIgs into his King's X metal classics and his many side projects, including the one with Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam.