Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Paul Stanley of KissThe Kiss founder says the band is "a way of life" and "a way of viewing challenges." The latest challenge: owning a football team.Jim Kerr of Simple MindsThe Simple Minds singer explains his conflicted relationship with "Don't You (Forget About Me)," their massive American hit he initially rejected. Rex Brown of PanteraThe bassist for Pantera - the band that kept metal afloat in the '90s - recounts the stories behind several headbanging classics. Randy BachmanBachman wrote and recorded a litany of hits with both Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who, including "American Woman," which many folks didn't know was a protest song. Andy GrammerThis fast-rising singer/songwriter talks about the tunes from his sophomore effort, including the one where he tells an admirer, "I'm Good." Joe Perry of AerosmithThe Aerosmith guitarist talks songwriting and explains why a lesser-known cut is a key component to their live show. Right Said FredThe Fairbrass brothers discuss the "I'm Too Sexy" song and video, and explain how they feel about the "one-hit wonder" label. Satchel of Steel PantherThe Steel Panther guitarist breaks down songs like "The Burden of Being Wonderful" and "Community Property." As he explains, there is a fine line between goofy and cool. Status Quo Frontman Francis RossiWomen are the topic of many of the hits Francis Rossi wrote for Status Quo, including "Pictures of Matchstick Men." He answers the question: Who are these girls?
Paul Stanley of KissThe Kiss founder says the band is "a way of life" and "a way of viewing challenges." The latest challenge: owning a football team.
Jim Kerr of Simple MindsThe Simple Minds singer explains his conflicted relationship with "Don't You (Forget About Me)," their massive American hit he initially rejected.
Rex Brown of PanteraThe bassist for Pantera - the band that kept metal afloat in the '90s - recounts the stories behind several headbanging classics.
Randy BachmanBachman wrote and recorded a litany of hits with both Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who, including "American Woman," which many folks didn't know was a protest song.
Andy GrammerThis fast-rising singer/songwriter talks about the tunes from his sophomore effort, including the one where he tells an admirer, "I'm Good."
Joe Perry of AerosmithThe Aerosmith guitarist talks songwriting and explains why a lesser-known cut is a key component to their live show.
Right Said FredThe Fairbrass brothers discuss the "I'm Too Sexy" song and video, and explain how they feel about the "one-hit wonder" label.
Satchel of Steel PantherThe Steel Panther guitarist breaks down songs like "The Burden of Being Wonderful" and "Community Property." As he explains, there is a fine line between goofy and cool.
Status Quo Frontman Francis RossiWomen are the topic of many of the hits Francis Rossi wrote for Status Quo, including "Pictures of Matchstick Men." He answers the question: Who are these girls?
Sharon den Adel of Within TemptationWithin Temptation's singer explains how a different songwriting approach led to the band scoring their US commercial breakthrough.