Camaro Rock: The Second British Invasion
The first British Invasion delivered upbeat tunes based on American music. Then came a more muscular subset, aka “Camaro Rock.”
60 Years of Rock n Roll Hair
The Beatles more-or-less started the ball rolling in Paris in the early 60s, and rock hair has been a “thing” ever since…
The Single that Broke the Beatles in America
There are many reasons why “I Want to Hold Your Hand” was The Beatles’ first American smash. Dig into what makes the record irresistible.
Mike Smith: The Most Underrated Singer in Classic Rock?
Mike Smith’s powerful, soulful vocals helped put the Dave Clark Five right up against the Beatles. So why doesn’t he get more respect?
The Beatles and Black Folks
While Beatlemania seemed to be everywhere, there was one community where it was received with a little less enthusiasm. Our writer explains.