Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of the mysterious and eccentric rock band Tool.This look at "a band that stays so deep in the shadows that they could walk past 99 percent of their fans on the street and never be recognized" is adapted from the audiobook.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of punk icon Iggy Pop."The Godfather of Punk" looks at his career and is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of David Bowie's career from his start as Davy Jones through the end of the millennium.This look at Bowie -- "Shape-shifter, Actor, Artist, Gay Icon" -- is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails.This look at NIN -- "Anger is an (Industrial) Energy" -- is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and The Clash.This look at the band -- "The Only Band That Matters" -- is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of Patti Smith, Godmother of Punk."The High Punk Priestess of New York" looks at her influence and is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of U2.This look at the band -- "Four Hearts Beat as One" -- is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a short history of Pearl Jam from their founding through the year 2000.This look at the "anti-stars from Seattle" is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of nu metal band Linkin Park.This look at "the best-selling American rock band of the 20th century" is adapted from the audiobook.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music. Here he provides a history of Ian Curtis and Joy Division. The text of this look at the band -- "Here Come the Young Men" -- is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of trailblazing grunge band The Pixies.This look at the band -- "Music from the Planet of Sound" -- is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of Chris Martin and Coldplay.This look at the "rock band that doesn’t rock in the traditional sense" is adapted from the audiobook.