Rock Stars of HorrorRock Stars - especially those in the metal realm - are often enlisted for horror movies. See if you know can match the rocker to the role. Jamey Jasta of HatebreedHatebreed's lead singer/lyricist talks about the band's most important songs, including the "career-changer" he wrote on acoustic guitar. Julian LennonJulian tells the stories behind his hits "Valotte" and "Too Late for Goodbyes," and fills us in on his many non-musical pursuits. Also: what MTV meant to his career. Nina Persson of The CardigansNina is the lead singer/lyricist for The Cardigans, whose hits include "Lovefool," and "Erase/Rewind." She sees no reason to write about happiness, which is why we hear the heartbreak. Dexys (Kevin Rowland and Jim Paterson)"Come On Eileen" was a colossal '80s hit, but the band - far more appreciated in their native UK than stateside - released just three albums before their split. Now, Dexys is back. KissKiss is the subject of many outlandish rumors - some of which happen to be true. See if you can spot the fakes. Allen Toussaint - "Southern Nights"A song he wrote and recorded from "sheer spiritual inspiration," Allen's didn't think "Southern Nights" had hit potential until Glen Campbell took it to #1 two years later. Dave ClarkPart of the British Invasion, The Dave Clark Five were an Ed Sullivan favorite - the host even bought out a UK show to keep them in America. Shawn Smith of BradOne of the great side projects in rock, the band Brad features Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard. Their frontman explains how they operate.
Rock Stars of HorrorRock Stars - especially those in the metal realm - are often enlisted for horror movies. See if you know can match the rocker to the role. 
Jamey Jasta of HatebreedHatebreed's lead singer/lyricist talks about the band's most important songs, including the "career-changer" he wrote on acoustic guitar. 
Julian LennonJulian tells the stories behind his hits "Valotte" and "Too Late for Goodbyes," and fills us in on his many non-musical pursuits. Also: what MTV meant to his career. 
Nina Persson of The CardigansNina is the lead singer/lyricist for The Cardigans, whose hits include "Lovefool," and "Erase/Rewind." She sees no reason to write about happiness, which is why we hear the heartbreak. 
Dexys (Kevin Rowland and Jim Paterson)"Come On Eileen" was a colossal '80s hit, but the band - far more appreciated in their native UK than stateside - released just three albums before their split. Now, Dexys is back. 
KissKiss is the subject of many outlandish rumors - some of which happen to be true. See if you can spot the fakes. 
Allen Toussaint - "Southern Nights"A song he wrote and recorded from "sheer spiritual inspiration," Allen's didn't think "Southern Nights" had hit potential until Glen Campbell took it to #1 two years later. 
Dave ClarkPart of the British Invasion, The Dave Clark Five were an Ed Sullivan favorite - the host even bought out a UK show to keep them in America. 
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Shawn Smith of BradOne of the great side projects in rock, the band Brad features Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard. Their frontman explains how they operate.