Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Jason Wade and Bryce Soderberg of LifehouseJason Wade and Bryce Soderberg of LifehouseThe Lifehouse frontman and bass player on their greatest hits, and what it means to be hanging by a moment.
  • Dobro Master Jerry DouglasDobro Master Jerry DouglasThe 14-time Grammy winner talks about his work with Alison Krauss and Elvis Costello, and explains by bluegrass is usually played at the wrong speed.
  • Billy Sheehan of Mr. BigBilly Sheehan of Mr. BigThe bass player for Mr. Big and David Lee Roth talks about "To Be With You" and how they got big in Japan (and many other countries).
  • Frankie Banali of Quiet RiotFrankie Banali of Quiet RiotThe Quiet Riot drummer breaks down "Metal Health" and explains how they covered "Cum On Feel the Noize" over Kevin DuBrow's objections.
  • Chris Robertson of Black Stone CherryChris Robertson of Black Stone CherryThe Black Stone Cherry frontman talks song inspirations, making videos and the Skynyrd song that makes him cry.
  • Kasey ChambersKasey ChambersThe Australian country singer and songwriter discusses collaborating with Ed Sheeran and Keith Urban on her double album, Dragonfly.
  • Tom Ogden of BlossomsTom Ogden of BlossomsThe frontman of the ascending UK band talks about their pop and disco influence.
  • Kevin Cronin of REO SpeedwagonKevin Cronin of REO SpeedwagonThe REO frontman explains why "Keep On Loving You" is a bad choice for a wedding song.
  • Booker T. JonesBooker T. JonesThe Stax legend on how he cooked up "Green Onions," the first time he and Otis Redding saw hippies, and if he'll ever play a digital organ.
  • Will Sergeant of Echo and the BunnymenWill Sergeant of Echo and the BunnymenWill talks about what broke the band in America, how they recorded "The Killing Moon," and the future of the Bunnymen.