Latest Blog Entries
Richie Wise (Kiss producer, Dust)
Richie talks about producing the first two Kiss albums, recording "Brother Louie," and the newfound appreciation of his rock band, Dust.
Kristian Bush of Sugarland
Kristian talks songwriting technique, like how the chorus should redefine the story, and how to write a song backwards.
Tonio K
This mysterious and wildly eclectic singer/songwriter talks about some of his most memorable songs and collaborations.
dUg Pinnick of King's X
dUg dIgs into his King's X metal classics and his many side projects, including the one with Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam.
Bruce Robison
Bruce wrote the Dixie Chicks song "Traveling Soldier," and after 16 years of marriage, finally did a duets album with his wife, Kelly Willis.
Jon Anderson of Yes
From the lake in "Roundabout" to Sister Bluebird in "Starship Trooper," Jon talks about how nature and spirituality play into his lyrics for Yes.
Michael Gilbert of Flotsam and Jetsam
Michael talks about returning to Flotsam and the impact of their original bass player Jason Newsted, who left for Metallica.
N.W.A vs. the World
How the American gangsta rappers made history by getting banned in the UK.
Amy Grant
The top Contemporary Christian artist of all time on song inspirations and what she learned from Johnny Carson.
Lou Gramm - "Waiting For A Girl Like You"
Gramm co-wrote this gorgeous ballad and delivered an inspired vocal, but the song was the beginning of the end of his time with Foreigner.
