The “Spoken Word Interlude”: Breaking Rock’s 4th Wall
For this writer, hearing singers “speak” versus sing was a mind blowing moment. Here are some of the best (and worst) of those interludes.
Number 9, Number 9 (and John Lennon)
The number “9” has a very odd through-line in John Lennon’s life. Jude Southerland Kessler digs into a bit of a weird story.
Planet of the Apes and “Gorilla Warfare”
A kid’s obsession with “Planet of the Apes” turns something serious…into something absolutely hilarious. Here’s a fun step outside of our wheelhouse. Enjoy.
“Paul Is Dead” – How It Started, Where It Went
Before social media, the “Paul is dead” rumor went viral in record time. So how did it start? And how did it get so out of hand?
The Enduring Mystery of “Magic Alex”
“Magic Alex” drifted into the Beatle orbit proclaiming to be a genius. Was he a con man? Crazy? Both? His story remains one of the strangest in Beatle lore.