Any artist can find it hard to separate themselves from their songs, but Patti Smith felt honoured to keep some tunes for herself. Read more here.

As is the case with a lot of political terms, the meaning of "woke" has changed over time, and here's how. Read more about its origin and evolution here.

Donald Sutherland was a true force of creativity on screen and shared his thoughts on his relationship to the camera while performing. Read more here.

When Sonic Youth were at their peak, it felt as though there wasn't a style they couldn't nail, but all good things have to come to an end.

Billie Joe Armstrong has been a student of rock and roll since he began, but he felt that it took the genre a few years before it birthed its first stars.

Pearl Jam were never snobs about their influences, but they couldn't help poking fun at the bands that made music look like a joke.

Tom Cruise is one of the most influential stars in the business, with the actor describing his fateful encounter with another great actor who changed his life.

Phil Spector was always a little bit of a madman, but when he deliberately wrote a terrible song to exact revenge over his partner, things got even crazier.

Sammy Hagar may have been a great shot in the arm for Van Halen, but he knew he could take them to a higher plateau with the right song.

They might have earned acclaim during a similar cinematic era, but Jack Nicholson and Gene Hackman brought completely different energies to the screen.

Eagles may have soared higher than almost any American act, but they were also a powder keg ready to blow at any opportunity. Read more here.

Harrison Ford is one of the most legendary action heroes of all time, but described his tumultuous journey to finding success and advice to his younger self.