Josh ThompsonAuthor of the Brad Paisley song "A Man Don't Have to Die," Thompson explains his litmus test for rooting out good songs, and tells us what he thinks about loud preachers. Neil Fallon of ClutchThe lead singer of the metal mainstays Clutch talks about their classic songs and the sage advice he got from Lemmy. Brandi CarlileAs a 5-year-old, Brandi was writing lyrics to instrumental versions lullabies. She still puts her heart into her songs, including the one Elton John sings on. Bass Player Scott EdwardsScott was Stevie Wonder's bass player before becoming a top session player. Hits he played on include "I Will Survive," "Being With You" and "Sara Smile." Mark Arm of MudhoneyWhen he was asked to write a song for the Singles soundtrack, Mark thought the Seattle grunge scene was already overblown, so that's what he wrote about. George HarrisonDid Eric Clapton really steal George's wife? What's the George Harrison-Monty Python connection? Set the record straight with our Fact or Fiction quiz. Songs About MoviesIron Maiden, Adele, Toto, Eminem and Earth, Wind & Fire are just some of the artists with songs directly inspired by movies - and not always good ones. Jimbeau HinsonA successful country songwriter, Jimbeau is HIV positive. He talks openly about his illness and recounts the vision when it nearly took his life. Jules Shear - "All Through The Night"Shears does very little promotion, which has kept him secluded from the spotlight. What changed when Cyndi Lauper had a hit with his song? Not much, really.
Josh ThompsonAuthor of the Brad Paisley song "A Man Don't Have to Die," Thompson explains his litmus test for rooting out good songs, and tells us what he thinks about loud preachers. 
Neil Fallon of ClutchThe lead singer of the metal mainstays Clutch talks about their classic songs and the sage advice he got from Lemmy. 
Brandi CarlileAs a 5-year-old, Brandi was writing lyrics to instrumental versions lullabies. She still puts her heart into her songs, including the one Elton John sings on. 
Bass Player Scott EdwardsScott was Stevie Wonder's bass player before becoming a top session player. Hits he played on include "I Will Survive," "Being With You" and "Sara Smile." 
Mark Arm of MudhoneyWhen he was asked to write a song for the Singles soundtrack, Mark thought the Seattle grunge scene was already overblown, so that's what he wrote about. 
George HarrisonDid Eric Clapton really steal George's wife? What's the George Harrison-Monty Python connection? Set the record straight with our Fact or Fiction quiz. 
Songs About MoviesIron Maiden, Adele, Toto, Eminem and Earth, Wind & Fire are just some of the artists with songs directly inspired by movies - and not always good ones. 
Jimbeau HinsonA successful country songwriter, Jimbeau is HIV positive. He talks openly about his illness and recounts the vision when it nearly took his life. 
Justin Hayward of The Moody BluesJustin wrote the classic "Nights In White Satin," but his fondest musical memories are from a different decade. 
Jules Shear - "All Through The Night"Shears does very little promotion, which has kept him secluded from the spotlight. What changed when Cyndi Lauper had a hit with his song? Not much, really.