“Love Me Do”: The Birth of the Self-Contained Band
The creation of “Love Me Do” had a ripple effect, not just on the Beatles’ career – but on the music industry as a whole.
Aug. ’62: A Big Month in Beatle History
Four weeks in 1962 set forces in motion in Beatle history that would ripple through their entire lives and career.
200 Steps That Changed Rock n Roll
In November 1961, a shop owner walked to a music club to check out a local sensation. What would’ve happened had he not taken those 200 steps?
John Lennon: Author First, Musician Second
With all the focus on his music, it’s easy to overlook that John Lennon had an even bigger passion for writing. Jude Kessler explains.
Bill Harry Ferried Us Across the “Mersey Beat”
Bill Harry was there at the start when Liverpool’s music scene exploded. His publication, “Mersey Beat,” gave us a look inside.