Magical Mystery Tour: Some “Mysteries” Solved
“Magical Mystery Tour” was a rare misstep by the Beatles. But the music saved the project from becoming a total bust. Here’s how it went down.
The Enduring Mystery of “Magic Alex”
“Magic Alex” drifted into the Beatle orbit proclaiming to be a genius. Was he a con man? Crazy? Both? His story remains one of the strangest in Beatle lore.
Dr. John (1941-2019)
No matter where he was, or when it was, for the late Dr. John, it was always Mardi Gras in New Orleans. A tribute.
Joy Division’s “Unknown Pleasures” At 40
With only two albums, Joy Division left a massive imprint on music. “Unknown Pleasures” was the starting point.
