Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Scorpions Rudolf SchenkerThe founding Scorpion explains why they are hanging up their stingers. And which of their songs caused a baby boom in France?Oliver LeiberOliver Leiber talks about writing and producing hits for Paula Abdul, and explains his complicated relationship with his father, the songwriter Jerry Leiber. Asher Roth"I Love College" made him a star, and this white rapper from the suburbs with no trace of street cred continues his climb up the Hip-Hop ladder. Amanda PalmerCall us crazy, but we like it when an artist comes around who doesn't mesh with the status quo. Rick SpringfieldRick has a surprising dark side, a strong feminine side and, in a certain TV show, a naked backside. But he still hasn't found Jessie's Girl. Gentle GiantAn interview with Ray and Derek Shulman of the progressive rock band Gentle Giant to discuss counterpoint, polyrhythms, and... Bon Jovi. Tommy James"Mony Mony," "Crimson and Clover," "Draggin' The Line"... the hits kept coming for Tommy James, and in a plot line fit for a movie, his record company was controlled by the mafia. Ian Anderson of Jethro TullThe flautist frontman talks about touring with Led Zeppelin, his contribution to "Hotel California", and how he may have done the first MTV Unplugged. Rick FinchIt didn't end well, but Rick Finch made the grooves that made KC and the Sunshine Band the biggest disco group in America.
Scorpions Rudolf SchenkerThe founding Scorpion explains why they are hanging up their stingers. And which of their songs caused a baby boom in France?
Jack Blades of Night Ranger and Damn YankeesRevisit the awesome glory of Night Ranger and Damn Yankees: cheesily-acted videos, catchy guitar licks, long hair, and lyrics that are just plain relatable. 
Oliver LeiberOliver Leiber talks about writing and producing hits for Paula Abdul, and explains his complicated relationship with his father, the songwriter Jerry Leiber.
Asher Roth"I Love College" made him a star, and this white rapper from the suburbs with no trace of street cred continues his climb up the Hip-Hop ladder. 
Amanda PalmerCall us crazy, but we like it when an artist comes around who doesn't mesh with the status quo. 
Rick SpringfieldRick has a surprising dark side, a strong feminine side and, in a certain TV show, a naked backside. But he still hasn't found Jessie's Girl.
Gentle GiantAn interview with Ray and Derek Shulman of the progressive rock band Gentle Giant to discuss counterpoint, polyrhythms, and... Bon Jovi.
Tommy James"Mony Mony," "Crimson and Clover," "Draggin' The Line"... the hits kept coming for Tommy James, and in a plot line fit for a movie, his record company was controlled by the mafia.
Ian Anderson of Jethro TullThe flautist frontman talks about touring with Led Zeppelin, his contribution to "Hotel California", and how he may have done the first MTV Unplugged.
Rick FinchIt didn't end well, but Rick Finch made the grooves that made KC and the Sunshine Band the biggest disco group in America.