Michael Beinhorn

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Chris Cornell of Soundgarden performs on stage at Hyde Park on July 4, 2014 in London, England.

Chris Cornell wrote “Black Hole Sun” after one producer told him to stop writing for fans

By Phil Weller published

Producer Michael Beinhorn says the Soundgarden singer’s songwriting changed overnight — and within weeks he delivered “Fell on Black Days” and the band’s biggest hit.

Albums, Singles & New Releases
Portrait of the members of American Rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers as they pose together before a sold-out performance at the Ritz, New York, New York, December 12, 1986. Pictured are, from left, Jack Irons, Hillel Slovak (1962 - 1988), Flea (born Michael Balzary), and Anthony Kiedis.

Remembering Red Hot Chili Peppers Founding Guitarist Hillel Slovak

By Rod Brakes published

Born on this day 60 years ago, his pioneering technique, sound and vision defined the Chili Peppers’ musical style.

Pedals & Pedalboards
Dave Pirner, 1993

Dave Pirner Reveals the Roots of Soul Asylum’s Unstoppable Hit “Runaway Train”

By Joe Bosso published

The story behind the ballad that briefly turned Soul Asylum into multi-Platinum stars.

Guitarists