The Story of R.E.M. ‘Automatic for the People’
To understand R.E.M.’s rise from an underground band with a cult following to international pop stardom, you need to understand their relationship with college...
The Story of Kraftwerk ‘The Man-Machine’
'We cannot play science fiction music on the guitar - It’s an instrument that was invented in the middle ages in Spain. So, when we want do the spirit of today you have to choose the medium of today to do it." - Ralf Hutter
The Story of Fugees ‘The Score’
"When I rap, I get to express myself in a way where putting words together is like poetry, and sometimes it's better to talk in certain expressions than sing, you know? So I love, I love to rhyme when I want to express certain things." Wyclef Jean
The Story of the Grateful Dead ‘American Beauty’
“For me, it was one of those things where I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life making records that are too f–ing weird for anybody to listen to." Jerry Garcia.
The Story of The Avalanches ‘Since I Left You’
Watch the steps. Get a drink, have a good time now. Welcome to paradise.
The Story of Roy Ayers ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’
"It seems to capture every generation. Everybody loves the sunshine – except Dracula.” Roy Ayers
The Story of Erykah Badu ‘Mama’s Gun’
“Music is kind of sick. It’s going through a rebirthing process, and I found myself being one of the midwives." Erykah Badu
The Story of Nina Simone ‘Black Gold’
“It is not addressed to white people - it does not put you down in any way, it simply ignores you… For my people need all the inspiration and love they can get.” Nina Simone.
The Story of Joni Mitchell ‘Blue’
“It’s a description of the times. There were so many sinking but I had to keep thinking I could make it through the waves." Joni Mitchell.
