The Beatles Before Beatlemania
As origin stories go, this one is pretty amazing. The latest “Deconstructing the Beatles” films trace the band’s early years: from a fateful garden party (well, fete, if you’re a stickler) to the cusp of global mania.
John Medeski Is Having More Than a Moment
Our interview with Medeski Martin & Wood’s keyboardist comes as he’s creating music at a fevered pace, both with his experimental jazz trio and his own band Mad Skillet. Learn more about John Medeski’s pair of recent albums.
Video: 5 Questions With Ray Parker Jr.
Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross… Ray Parker Jr. has worked with the biggies. In this video interview, the Ghostbusters guy gets personal.
Quiz: The Beatles in 1963
In just about twelve months, the Fab Four crossed over from a regional act with a shaky recording deal to the cusp of worldwide Beatlemania. Test your smarts on this pivotal year for John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
