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Before “Sullivan”: How The Beatles Cracked America
A year before their landmark appearance on “Ed Sullivan,” the Beatles crafted a careful plan to make America their own.
Alan Freed & Dick Clark: Two Stories, One Scandal
Disc jockey Alan Freed has long been the “face” of the 50s Payola Scandal. But it nearly engulfed another icon, too. How did their two stories differ?
“The Message”: Grandmaster Flash’s Pioneering Album
The roots of hip hop are complex. But there’s no denying that, with “The Message,” Grandmaster Flash really put it on the map.
Andrew Gold: A 14-Karat Legacy
Before Andrew Gold had some hits of his own, he played a big role behind the scenes in the 70s music scene.
Frank Zappa’s Last Great Record
Frank Zappa’s surprise hit, “Valley Girl” overshadowed the other inventive tracks on his 80s album, “Ship Too Late to Save A Drowning Witch.”