Musical musings from journalists, authors and members of the Songfacts community

• 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.
• Nona Hendryx Sings Captain Beefheart Back To LifeThe Labelle co-founder sings the music of Captain Beefheart on intriguing tribute album.
• Hamell on TrialIf Woody Guthrie was around in the age of Trump, he might sound like this guy.
• Janie BarnettA bluegrass musician and session singer, Janie's journey is unusually academic, going through Andover, Harvard, Berklee and Tisch.
• Davey Ray Moor of CousteauX (Formerly Cousteau)Cousteau split after nearly hitting the big time in 2001 with "The Last Good Day of the Year." Davey talks about their return.
• Into The Great Wide Open: Made-up MusiciansEddie (played by Johnny Depp in the video) found fame fleeting, but Chuck Berry's made-up musician fared better.
• Madison McFerrinIt's not easy going to Berklee when everyone knows you're Bobby McFerrin's daughter.
• Jason CrosbyThe go-to sideman for Robert Randolph, Susan Tedeschi and Phil Lesh talks about his musical adventures, and yes, he has a Prince story.
• Movie Stars In Music VideosJohnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Mila Kunis and John Malkovich are just a few of the film stars who have moonlighted in music videos.
• Strange MagneticsHow Bing Crosby, Les Paul, a US Army Signal Corps Officer, and the Nazis helped shape rock and Roll.