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Rock's enigmatic poet opens a long-private door BOB DYLAN: He learned from the Carter Family and Edgar Allan Poe, he confides. And he wrote "Blowin' in the Wind" in 10 minutes. Clips require RealPlayer.  'The Times They Are A-Changin' |
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How he documents rage into rhyme ICE CUBE: Raw and fearless, the rapper blazed new territory with searing images and cagey craft. Clips feature commentary by Robert Hilburn. |
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A restless pursuit of love and perfection LUCINDA WILLIAMS: She finds strength in the next song when heartache seems to wait around every corner. |
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Hard times, truth and inspiration MERLE HAGGARD: His string of country classics captures the common man with uncommon grace. |
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'Where craft ends and spirit begins' U2: In a singular process of collaboration, the band puts mood and emotion first. The words follow. 'One''Bad''Running to Stand Still' |
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An art born of pain, an artist in happy exile JONI MITCHELL: She wields a brush instead of a guitar today, but her singular vision and complex pride remain undimmed. |
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Young, driven and they have something to say NEW VOICES: One has a raw, handcrafted style; the other builds a blues-rock powerhouse. Both are creative forces for the long run. Jack White / Conor Oberst by the White Stripes by Bright Eyes |
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