David Bowie on “being…man”

R.E.M. on longevity

The White Stripes on digital recording

Bjork on the Icelandic sound

Robert Smith on The Cure’s staying power

Willie Nelson on road life

Dolly Parton on her life

Dave Matthews on live music

Alanis Morissette on follow-up pressure

The Cranberries on being normal people

Norah Jones on comparisons

Lars Ulrich on The White Stripes

Dolly Parton on “Blue Mountain Music”