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Under the Influence: Stars Grill Their Idols

By Spin Staff

SPECIAL SECTION: Billie Joe, Gerard Way, Britt Daniel & more compare notes with their biggest influences.

Behind the Scenes of 'The Runaways'

By Phoebe Reilly

Kristen Stewart and Joan Jett reveal secrets from the set of the sexy girl-group biopic.

Billie Joe Armstrong Meets Paul Westerberg

By Steve Kandell

The Green Day frontman catches up with the Replacements singer who influenced his music.

Britt Daniel Meets Ray Davies

By Steve Kandell

Compared to most of their indie-rock peers, Spoon have been around forever. But for sound advice on true staying power -- including the "right" to fail -- their dedicated follower goes face to face (sort of) with the Kinks' well-respected man about town.

Alison Goldfrapp Meets Debbie Harry

By Phoebe Reilly

The electro diva and the face of Blondie trade quips on sex, style, and the death of mystery.

Gerard Way Meets Iggy Pop

By Andy Greenwald

The My Chemical Romance singer pays homage to the ultimate Stooge.

Breaking Out: Nicki Minaj

By Thomas Golianopoulos

Queens MC wows Lil Wayne, shows she's more than meets the eye.

Breaking Out: Los Campesinos!

By David Marchese

Excitable Welsh indie-poppers get used to growing up -- but not the glockenspiel.

Breaking Out: Titus Andronicus

By Sean Fennessey

Fiery rockers find inspiration in bad breakups and the Civil War.

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