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How Carolyn Hester Brought Us Bob Dylan
Singer Carolyn Hester captivated a young Bob Dylan. Here's how an offhand song introduction later helped launch her own career.
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For Your Next Argument: The Mount Rushmore of Rock n’ Roll
It's an impossible question, we know, but if Rock n' Roll had a Mount Rushmore, who would be on it?
How The Beatles Heard the Latest Records
For kids in Liverpool (including the Beatles), getting their hands on the latest music from America was almost a religious quest.
The American Influence on The Beatles – Part 1
When jazz was embargoed in Britain, American blues and gospel filled in the gap. And for the future Beatles, it made all the difference.
The Man on the Flaming Pie: From Beetles to Beatles
There are a few theories on how the Beatles evolved their name. Author David Bedford gets to the bottom of it.