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.
East Bay Ray of Killer Smiles and Dead KennedysDead Kennedys guitarist East Bay Ray with his take on some of their classic songs, and what it was like being in a band with Jello Biafra.
Rik Emmett Picks The Five Best Guitar Riffs In Rock HistoryRik Emmett of Triumph makes his picks for the five best guitar riffs in rock history and explains why they stand out.
Ian Gillan of Deep PurpleDeep Purple frontman Ian Gillan explains the "few red lights" in "Smoke On The Water" and talks about songs from their 2020 album Whoosh!
Don DokkenDokken frontman Don Dokken explains what broke up the band at the height of their success in the late '80s, and talks about the botched surgery that paralyzed his right arm.
Stories Behind Five Primus ClassicsLes Claypool tells the stories behind five of Primus' biggest songs, including "Tommy The Cat" and "John The Fisherman."
Christopher Hall of Stabbing WestwardThe Stabbing Westward frontman gives a brief history of the industrial music genre and breaks down the band's biggest songs.
Cover Story - Stay Hungry by Twisted SisterHow Dee Snider grabbed a bone and claimed the cover of Twisted Sister's breakthrough album.
Van Halen In Photos 1979-1982Photos and stories of early Van Halen, a group with three camera-shy members and a lead singer who needs the lens like oxygen.
Cover Story - Slippery When Wet by Bon JoviHow Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet album cover went from Old West to Sexy Car Wash to Garbage Bag.
Dennis DeYoungDennis DeYoung explains why "Mr. Roboto" is the defining Styx song, and what the "gathering of angels" represents in "Come Sail Away."