Each program's theme will be illustrated by a number of songs that have been performed and recorded live or seen on archive film. The music will illuminate discussions that occur between musicians and experts as topics are presented in the innovtive music documentary style for which the Perry's are most noted. Because of the thousands of interviews, recorded music, extensive archival research and the creation of an extensive audio-visual library, the project intends to make a major portion of material available over the Web and to educational institutions and museums.

Timothy White, author and Editor In Chief of Billboard, originated this project. Many of the ideas for the programs have grown out of his extensive research as editor for Crawdaddy, Rolling Stone, and Billboard, as well as his radio show, Timothy White's Rock Stars and Rock Lives, and his classic books on Bob Marley and the Beachboys. His book, "Rock Lives: Profiles and Interviews" won the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award.

Steve Jordan, noted songwriter/musician, produced the Grammy winning "Take Your Shoes Off" by Robert Cray and has produced for Keith Richards. He has recorded and written songs with Neil Young and Don Henley. Often described as "the world's best drummer," he is a gifted multi-instrumentalist who has played with the most popular musicians in the world. His TV work includes the house band for Saturday Night Live, David Letterman, The Blues Brothers and TNT's recent Bob Marley Tribute.

Danny Kortchmar has produced recordings and written songs for James Taylor, Don Henley, Billy Joel, Steve Nicks and Jackson Browne. Kortchmar has been in constant demand as a multi-instrumentalist since his early days as lead guitarist for such classic records as James Taylorís Sweet Baby James and Carol King's Tapestry.