"Nels Cline was the first guitar hero I got to meet. It was at a Wilco concert."

"I developed my style by playing along to drummers from so many genres"

"It's an app that does so much, and it really makes me smile"

"It's not about re-creating anybody's vision - it's preserving it"

"Clever doesn't sell, intellect doesn't sell – emotional content sells"

"Most shows are great, but there's always that one... "

"There are some important things to keep in mind, no matter what level you're at"

"I left some great albums out the first time. Here's more that people need to know."

"A great album isn't just background music. It's a total experience."

"Some shows are just magical. But everybody has an off night."

Brandon Bush: "Forbidden Planet is an early electronic treat for the senses"

"The songs are so immediate, and the way Tommy plays is so immediate"

Ulrich's response: "I'm definitely up for the challenge…Bring it on!!!"

James Hetfield's right hand – does it get any better than that?"

"Music is vitally important to me. It both energizes and enlivens me."

"The Doors were dedicated. We were a band a brothers, the four of us."

"For me, the whole thing was a gift. It was a great honor to work with Paul McCartney."

"Play musically, not competitively – it's not all about you"

"I totally changed how I recorded songs. It was fun, scary and very liberating."

The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer meets the Cream legend

"This is music from an exciting time. People were building something new."

"I like music that takes me out of myself, something that draws me into the artist"

We hook up with the fast-rising band in New York City

Ferrell: "I'm tired of not getting enough respect as Chad Smith."