Songwriter Interviews

Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters

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  • Television founder Richard LloydTelevision founder Richard LloydRichard Lloyd on the CBGB bands, his latest solo album, and the biggest misconception about Television.
  • Vicki Peterson of the BanglesVicki Peterson of the BanglesBangles singer/songwriter/guitarist Vicki Peterson on the Paisley Underground, The Goonies, and "Walk Like An Egyptian."
  • Louise GoffinLouise GoffinSinger-songwriter Louise Goffin discusses her album All These Hellos and whether she inherited her talent from her famous parents, legendary songwriting duo Gerry Goffin and Carole King.
  • Ken Hensley (Uriah Heep)Ken Hensley (Uriah Heep)Ken Hensley tells the stories behind "Easy Livin'," "Blind Eye," and several other songs he wrote for Uriah Heep in the '70s.
  • Graham Gouldman of 10ccGraham Gouldman of 10cc10cc founder Graham Gouldman talks about seeing chords in colors and writing hits for The Hollies, Jeff Beck and The Yardbirds.
  • Tony Scalzo of FastballTony Scalzo of FastballFastball frontman Tony Scalzo talks about "The Way" and shares his thoughts on being labeled a '90s band.
  • Ice-T and Producer Afrika IslamIce-T and Producer Afrika IslamIce-T and his longtime producer talk "Colors," samples, and the search for talent on their new label.
  • Phil VassarPhil VassarCountry music hitmaker Phil Vassar tells the "Carlene" story and explains why he can't churn out songs about trucks like some Nashville writers.
  • Raul MidonRaul MidonThe blind musical polymath Raul Midón explains what inspired some of his biggest songs, and talks about recording with the Metropole Orkest.
  • Brad Roberts of Crash Test DummiesBrad Roberts of Crash Test DummiesMmm... a tasty interview with Crash Test Dummies frontman Brad Roberts, who explains what inspired the three outsider children in their famous song.