Professor of Rock
History, Interview, Music|2020|GAdam Reader interviews music's biggest legends about some of their greatest songs.
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Ball and Chain /The Story of My Life
Professor of Rock
Ball and Chain /The Story of My Life
The honest and funny moments that led to Mike Ness, the vocalist and songwriter for Social Distortion, to write two of his greatest punk anthems: Ball and Chain and Story of My Life.
The honest and funny moments that led to Mike Ness, the vocalist and songwriter for Social Distortion, to write two of his greatest punk anthems: Ball and Chain and Story of My Life.
Laughter in the Rain
Brill Building legend Neil Sedaka relates the story behind his massive comeback, the number one smash "Laughter in the Rain" and how Elton John helped him..
Brill Building legend Neil Sedaka relates the story behind his massive comeback, the number one smash "Laughter in the Rain" and how Elton John helped him..
Aquarius (Let the Sunshine In)
We celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the 1960s pivotal songs, Aquarius (Let the Sunshine In) with never before seen insight on the number one hit.
We celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the 1960s pivotal songs, Aquarius (Let the Sunshine In) with never before seen insight on the number one hit.
Stop! In the Name of Love / The Supremes
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Mary Wilson of the Supremes and legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier tell the hilarious story behind the inspiration of the Motown classic Stop! in the the Name of Love
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Mary Wilson of the Supremes and legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier tell the hilarious story behind the inspiration of the Motown classic Stop! in the the Name of Love
Barracuda
Ann Wilson of Heart, the air raid siren of rock and first lady of the arena, recounts the shocking inspiration behind the otherworldly 1977 classic, "Barracuda."
Ann Wilson of Heart, the air raid siren of rock and first lady of the arena, recounts the shocking inspiration behind the otherworldly 1977 classic, "Barracuda."
Crimson and Clover/ Tommy James and the Shondells
Celebrating 50 years, Tommy James shares the story behind the 60s psychedelic pop standard Crimson and Clover that went to number one and influenced generations that followed.
Celebrating 50 years, Tommy James shares the story behind the 60s psychedelic pop standard Crimson and Clover that went to number one and influenced generations that followed.
Red Red Wine
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro, both founding members of the original band tell the charming story of covering the Neil Diamond song, Red, Red Wine and how it went to number one years after their version was released.
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro, both founding members of the original band tell the charming story of covering the Neil Diamond song, Red, Red Wine and how it went to number one years after their version was released.
Black Magic Woman
The latin God of rock, Carlos Santana assesses the catalyst behind his classic rock masterpiece "Black Magic Woman" and its debt to a lesser known bluesman.
The latin God of rock, Carlos Santana assesses the catalyst behind his classic rock masterpiece "Black Magic Woman" and its debt to a lesser known bluesman.
Smooth
Released in 1999, "Smooth" is the second biggest hit in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 and the only song to appear on two-decade end Billboard song charts.
Released in 1999, "Smooth" is the second biggest hit in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 and the only song to appear on two-decade end Billboard song charts.
Your Love
The story behind the 1980s classic "Your Love" from Tony Lewis the lead singer of british power pop band, The Outfield, A song well known by it's famous opening line: "Josie's on a Vacation Far Away".
The story behind the 1980s classic "Your Love" from Tony Lewis the lead singer of british power pop band, The Outfield, A song well known by it's famous opening line: "Josie's on a Vacation Far Away".
Chances Are/ Johnny Mathis
Released in 1957, "Chances Are" quickly became a top 10 hit and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame decades later in 1998. Check out the story behind the magical pop standard "Chances Are."
Released in 1957, "Chances Are" quickly became a top 10 hit and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame decades later in 1998. Check out the story behind the magical pop standard "Chances Are."
I'm Yours
Jason Mraz shares the spiritual story behind his multi-generational, Grammy-nominated hit single "I'm Yours". Released in 2008, "I'm Yours" is one of Mraz's biggest hits to date.
Jason Mraz shares the spiritual story behind his multi-generational, Grammy-nominated hit single "I'm Yours". Released in 2008, "I'm Yours" is one of Mraz's biggest hits to date.
Kryptonite
The 2000s were ushered in by this number one rock hit by Multi-Platinum mega band, 3 Doors Down. Here the song is broken down by lead singer and writer Brad Arnold and lead guitarist Matt Roberts...
The 2000s were ushered in by this number one rock hit by Multi-Platinum mega band, 3 Doors Down. Here the song is broken down by lead singer and writer Brad Arnold and lead guitarist Matt Roberts...
Cars
Electronic pioneer Gary Numan breaks down the genesis of the New Wave staple, Cars the top 10 hit from 1980 and it's domination of every espect of our culture.
Electronic pioneer Gary Numan breaks down the genesis of the New Wave staple, Cars the top 10 hit from 1980 and it's domination of every espect of our culture.
"Africa" by Toto
The number one hit from 1983, "Africa" is broken down by Toto members Steve Lukather, David Paich, and Steven Porcaro from its use on the Family Guy to Stranger Things to the Weezer cover...
The number one hit from 1983, "Africa" is broken down by Toto members Steve Lukather, David Paich, and Steven Porcaro from its use on the Family Guy to Stranger Things to the Weezer cover...
For The Love of God
This mini-documentary features the world’s greatest stunt guitarist and supreme virtuoso, Steve Vai, as he tells the incredible story behind his signature song “For the Love of God.”
This mini-documentary features the world’s greatest stunt guitarist and supreme virtuoso, Steve Vai, as he tells the incredible story behind his signature song “For the Love of God.”
Eye of the Tiger
The hilarious story behind the all time rock standard, "Eye of the Tiger" as told by co-songwriter and former member of Survivor, Jim Peterik.
The hilarious story behind the all time rock standard, "Eye of the Tiger" as told by co-songwriter and former member of Survivor, Jim Peterik.
Can't Fight This Feeling
Reo Speedwagon front man, Kevin Cronin talks about the out of the blue inspiration for the number one hit power ballad "Can't Fight This Feeling" and how it continues to rupture pop culture.
Reo Speedwagon front man, Kevin Cronin talks about the out of the blue inspiration for the number one hit power ballad "Can't Fight This Feeling" and how it continues to rupture pop culture.
Iris
Released in 1998, "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls became of of the biggest alternative rock staples of the 90s, as well as one of the biggest genre crossover hits in the history of popular music.
Released in 1998, "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls became of of the biggest alternative rock staples of the 90s, as well as one of the biggest genre crossover hits in the history of popular music.
Danger Zone
The Soundtrack King, Kenny Loggins shares the story behind the smash hit Danger Zone from the 1986 blockbuster, Top Gun, with appearances by Terri Nunn of Berlin, Mickey Thomas of Starship and Toto.
The Soundtrack King, Kenny Loggins shares the story behind the smash hit Danger Zone from the 1986 blockbuster, Top Gun, with appearances by Terri Nunn of Berlin, Mickey Thomas of Starship and Toto.