Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Robbie NevilRobbie NevilThe "C'est La Vie" singer also wrote the Jordin Sparks hit "One Step at a Time" and songs for High School Musical.
  • Buzz CasonBuzz CasonBuzz has written songs recorded by The Beatles, Pearl Jam, Brenda Lee, U2 and Gloria Estefan.
  • Lou GrammLou GrammThe voice and co-writer of Foreigner's classic hits talks about some of their most enduring songs and videos.
  • Eric Wilson of SublimeEric Wilson of SublimeSublime's bassist discusses the late Brad Nowell and tells the stories behind classics like "Pool Shark" and "What I Got."
  • Bobby Whitlock and Coco CarmelBobby Whitlock and Coco CarmelBobby was the keyboard player and a primary songwriter (with Eric Clapton) in Derek and the Dominos, now he's revisiting the Layla album with his musical wife, Coco.
  • Andy Summers of The PoliceAndy Summers of The PoliceAndy talks about his songwriting contributions to The Police and explains how he gets that distinctive guitar sound.
  • Steve VaiSteve VaiThe visionary guitarist talks about his guitar duel with Ralph Macchio, and plans for his enormous backlog of song snippets.
  • Tony Banks of GenesisTony Banks of GenesisGenesis' key-man re-examines his solo career and the early days of music video.
  • Marky RamoneMarky RamoneThe Ramones' longtime drummer talks punk rock and Phil Spector's intimidation tactics.
  • Randy Blythe of Lamb of GodRandy Blythe of Lamb of GodLamb of God's singer discusses the songs he wrote about his unexpected "vacation" to a Czech prison.