Bryan Wawzenek is a freelance journalist who writes for Diffuser.fm and Ultimate Classic Rock. He learned more from a three-minute record than he ever learned in school. His mind is racing, as it always will. Don't start him talking, he could talk all night. The sunshine bores the daylights out of him. Don't touch him, he's a real live wire. Most things he worries about never happen anyway. But he's been smiling lately, thinking about the good things to come.
Bryan Wawzenek
U2 Plays the Blues on ‘Trip Through Your Wires’: The Story Behind Every ‘ Joshua Tree’ Song
The first 'Joshua Tree' song to be played live, "Trip Through Your Wires" took its cues from American blues music.
‘In God’s Country’ Sends U2 to the Desert: The Story Behind Every ‘Joshua Tree’ Song
'In God's Country' was the fourth, and final, single released from 'The Joshua Tree.' U2 were inspired by American politics in creating the rock tune.
U2 Goes Minimalist on ‘With or Without You’: The Story Behind Every ‘Joshua Tree’ Song
U2 almost got sick of 'With or Without You' before Bono helped rescue the slow-building song from the trash heap. It became the band's first No. 1 U.S. hit.
U2 Mixes Scripture, Politics on ‘Bullet the Blue Sky’: The Story Behind Every ‘Joshua Tree’ Song
U2's propulsive song was inspired by Bono's visit to El Salvador in the midst of the country's civil war. He lashed out at the U.S.'s involvement in the lyrics.
U2 Updates the Gospel on ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’: The Story Behind Every ‘Joshua Tree’ Song
How "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" became a key building block for U2's creative process.
U2 Gets Cinematic on ‘Where the Streets Have No Name': The Story Behind Every ‘Joshua Tree’ Song
Producer Brian Eno claims that it took about half of the 'Joshua Tree' sessions to complete 'Where the Streets Have No Name.' In the end, U2 had a classic.
The Day Pat Benatar Married Neil Giraldo in a Secret Ceremony
They’ve continued to write, record and tour together, all while building a family that includes two daughters.
Mick Jagger: Movie Star? Exploring the Rolling Stones Singer’s Film Career
It's only a movie role, but he likes it.
How the Mysterious ‘Hey Joe’ Introduced the World to Jimi Hendrix
The Jimi Hendrix Experience debuted on Dec. 16, 1966, with "Hey Joe," a folk song of uncertain origin.
How Steve Winwood Survived the ’80s
Steve Winwood didn’t just survive the ’80s, he conquered the decade.