80s Music Quiz 2Our second '80s quiz, complete with Prince, a concept album, and a song that became a hit when it was used in a TV series.Crystal WatersWaters tells the "Gypsy Woman" story, shares some of her songwriting insights, and explains how Dennis Rodman ended up on one of her songs. Mike Scott of The WaterboysThe stories behind "Whole Of The Moon" and "Red Army Blues," and why rock music has "outlived its era of innovation." Janie BarnettA bluegrass musician and session singer, Janie's journey is unusually academic, going through Andover, Harvard, Berklee and Tisch. Hamell on TrialIf Woody Guthrie was around in the age of Trump, he might sound like this guy.
Nick Heyward of Haircut 100On the marimba magic of "Love Plus One" and the nomadic recording process of his 2017 album.
Gary Lucas and The World of Captain BeefheartA look at the life of Captain Beefheart from his longtime collaborator.
David Cassidy: Memories, Musings and Hard TruthsHis Partridge Family success made him one of the biggest stars of the '70s, but David Cassidy's life was filled with turmoil.
Gavin Rossdale of BushOn the "schizoid element" of his lyrics, and a famous line from "Everything Zen."
80s Music Quiz 2Our second '80s quiz, complete with Prince, a concept album, and a song that became a hit when it was used in a TV series.
Nona Hendryx Sings Captain Beefheart Back To LifeThe Labelle co-founder sings the music of Captain Beefheart on intriguing tribute album.
Crystal WatersWaters tells the "Gypsy Woman" story, shares some of her songwriting insights, and explains how Dennis Rodman ended up on one of her songs.
Mike Scott of The WaterboysThe stories behind "Whole Of The Moon" and "Red Army Blues," and why rock music has "outlived its era of innovation."
Janie BarnettA bluegrass musician and session singer, Janie's journey is unusually academic, going through Andover, Harvard, Berklee and Tisch.