Author: Katie Kapurch

Katie Kapurch is Associate Professor of English at Texas State University and co-editor of the academic journal, AMP: American Music Perspectives. She writes about the Beatles, Disney, melodrama, and youth culture and co-edited (with Kenneth Womack) the book “New Critical Perspectives on the Beatles.” Forthcoming books include "Blackbird Singing: Black America Remixes the Beatles" (Penn State University Press), which offers new discoveries about Billy Preston, Bettye LaVette, and others. You can learn more about Katie's publications at katiekapurch.com.

by Katie Kapurch November 25, 2021 Comments2

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Eat, Drink, and Get Baked with the Beatles

With the new Beatle doc, “Get Back,” dropping on Thanksgiving, we serve up some of the Fabs’ favorite foods. Dig in!

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by Katie Kapurch July 8, 2021 Comments3

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Tenacious D Does the “Abbey Road” Medley

Jack Black is the last guy you’d think of covering The Beatles. But his inventive (and funny) sendup of “Abbey Road” is for a good cause.

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by Katie Kapurch August 30, 2020 Comments0

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Arising to This Moment: Bettye LaVette’s “Blackbirds”

Bettye LaVette always puts a unique spin on classic songs, like those of the Beatles. Her new album is a powerful statement for these times.

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by Katie Kapurch June 10, 2020 Comments4

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Take A Beatle’s Trip with the “Fab Four Master Class” Series

Ken Womack and Scott Freiman are launching a new series around the Fab Four. Turn off your mind, relax…and sign up for a fun (virtual) trip!

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by Katie Kapurch May 18, 2020 Comments2

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Astrid Kirchherr: What She Taught the Beatles

Would they have been The Beatles we came to know without her? Astrid Kirchherr’s recent death gives us a chance to assess her influence.