Magical Mystery Tour may have been the Beatles’ first major flop, but it was more than outweighed by the double EP of music from the film that topped the charts in Britain.
When Not-Good-Enough Became Great
What sounded sour to the Beatles was sweet music for Peter and Gordon, whose version of “World Without Love” went to #1 in 1964.
What sounded sour to the Beatles was sweet music for Peter and Gordon, whose version of “World Without Love” went to #1 in 1964.
Not Going Gently: Artists Innovating After 60
Where were you when you found out that The Cure released an album in 2024?
Where were you when you found out that The Cure released an album in 2024?
The Five Themes of ‘The Twilight Zone’
One of the coolest things about The Twilight Zone is spotting early TV appearances by future stars like Robert Redford, Elizabeth Montgomery, Dennis Hopper, and William Shatner.
One of the coolest things about The Twilight Zone is spotting early TV appearances by future stars like Robert Redford, Elizabeth Montgomery, Dennis Hopper, and William Shatner.
Remembering Marianne Faithfull: Muse, Chanteuse
Broken English tipped its hat at John Lennon, and now it serves to eulogize Marianne Faithfull.
Broken English tipped its hat at John Lennon, and now it serves to eulogize Marianne Faithfull.
Roberta Flack’s Beautiful Soul
Flack is best known for timeless classic number-one singles such as “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”
Flack is best known for timeless classic number-one singles such as “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”
1975 – The Year of Going Solo
A bumper crop of prominent members from successful bands decided “going solo” was their best strategy for their musical careers.
A bumper crop of prominent members from successful bands decided “going solo” was their best strategy for their musical careers.
How Brian Eno Invented the 80s
Just for coining the term “Ambient Music” and releasing what’s widely regarded as the first album in the genre (Ambient 1: Music for Airports) he deserves a spot in the history books.
Just for coining the term “Ambient Music” and releasing what’s widely regarded as the first album in the genre (Ambient 1: Music for Airports) he deserves a spot in the history books.
When Rock Fans Go Off the Rails
Think today’s TikTok stans are intense? Hold onto your vintage concert tees, because classic rock’s most devoted fans just might make you rethink what it means to be “dedicated” to your favorite artists.
Think today’s TikTok stans are intense? Hold onto your vintage concert tees, because classic rock’s most devoted fans just might make you rethink what it means to be “dedicated” to your favorite artists.
The Guilty Pleasures of Hair Metal
Hair Metal was hard rock identified as much by oversized ‘dos and Guy Liner as it was crunching guitar riffs.
Hair Metal was hard rock identified as much by oversized ‘dos and Guy Liner as it was crunching guitar riffs.
Underrated ’70s Artists Worth Checking Out
Many argue that the 1970s were music’s greatest decade. It’s easy to see why: innovation abounded everywhere.
Many argue that the 1970s were music’s greatest decade. It’s easy to see why: innovation abounded everywhere.
George Harrison: Dark Horse at the White House
Fifty years ago in December, (December 13, 1974) George Harrison would become the first Beatle to enter the White House (Paul McCartney would have several visits later in life).
Fifty years ago in December, (December 13, 1974) George Harrison would become the first Beatle to enter the White House (Paul McCartney would have several visits later in life).
2024 Singer/Songwriters to Know
As the times get ever trickier, we need storytellers more than ever.
As the times get ever trickier, we need storytellers more than ever.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: What’s Next?
Many bands put on a good show, but when it comes to the greatest, no one can touch Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
Many bands put on a good show, but when it comes to the greatest, no one can touch Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
Rock’s Greatest Hoaxes
When Donovan released “Mellow Yellow,” rumors spread that the song was about getting high from smoking banana peels.
When Donovan released “Mellow Yellow,” rumors spread that the song was about getting high from smoking banana peels.
5 Great Films of 2024
In a year hampered by strikes and the knock-on effects of the pandemic, it was still easy to find yourself with a great film to see in the theater.
In a year hampered by strikes and the knock-on effects of the pandemic, it was still easy to find yourself with a great film to see in the theater.