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.
How “Sgt. Pepper” Got Its Cover
What was the real inspiration for the cover art of the Beatles’ album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”? Here’s another theory.
The Beatles, Joe Orton and “Up Against It”
The Beatles were sick and tired of their “mop top” movie image. Edgy playwright Joe Orton stepped in – but it went sideways fast.