Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Jeph Howard of The UsedBass player/songwriter Jeph Howard tells the stories behind The Used fan favorites "The Taste of Ink" and "Poetic Tragedy."Supertramp founder Roger HodgsonRoger tells the stories behind some of his biggest hits, including "Give a Little Bit," "Take the Long Way Home" and "The Logical Song." Graham ParkerWhen Judd Apatow needed under-appreciated rockers for his Knocked Up sequel, he immediately thought of Parker, who just happened to be getting his band The Rumour back together. Gary LewisGary Lewis and the Playboys had seven Top 10 hits despite competition from The Beatles. Gary talks about the hits, his famous father, and getting drafted. Mia Doi ToddThis California folk singer makes music for the soul - and for Joni Mitchell. Al Jourgensen of MinistryIn the name of song explanation, Al talks about scoring heroin for William Burroughs, and that's not even the most shocking story in this one. Richard MarxRichard explains how Joe Walsh kickstarted his career, and why he chose Hazard, Nebraska for a hit.
Jeph Howard of The UsedBass player/songwriter Jeph Howard tells the stories behind The Used fan favorites "The Taste of Ink" and "Poetic Tragedy."
Supertramp founder Roger HodgsonRoger tells the stories behind some of his biggest hits, including "Give a Little Bit," "Take the Long Way Home" and "The Logical Song."
Graham ParkerWhen Judd Apatow needed under-appreciated rockers for his Knocked Up sequel, he immediately thought of Parker, who just happened to be getting his band The Rumour back together.
Gary LewisGary Lewis and the Playboys had seven Top 10 hits despite competition from The Beatles. Gary talks about the hits, his famous father, and getting drafted. 
Terry Taylor of Daniel Amos and Lost DogsA big fish in the Christian music scene, Taylor explains how God gives his own songs back to him in times of need. 
Al Jourgensen of MinistryIn the name of song explanation, Al talks about scoring heroin for William Burroughs, and that's not even the most shocking story in this one. 
Mike Muir of Suicidal TendenciesWhen "Institutionalized" made Miami Vice and MTV, Suicidal Tendencies peeked into popular culture. That didn't last long. 
Pat Alger ("The Thunder Rolls", "Unanswered Prayers")When Garth Brooks was just a kid from Oklahoma trying to write some songs, he teamed up with Pat Alger and learned the craft. 
Richard MarxRichard explains how Joe Walsh kickstarted his career, and why he chose Hazard, Nebraska for a hit. 