“Finding Fretless”: The Search for a Beatle Guitar
John Lennon and George Harrison played a unique “fretless” guitar on some big hits. Then it vanished. A new book shares its journey.
John Lennon’s Incredible Vanishing Act
John Lennon brought The Beatles to life partly through sheer force of will. So why have many of his songs disappeared from various Beatle playlists?
From Failures Come Pop Successes
Originally, these giant classic rock hits were meant for a different audience. A few twists and turns gifted the rest of us with them.
Rickenbacker’s Rock and Roll Legacy
The Rickenbacker guitar got a new lease on life when John Lennon discovered it. Its signature sound has since featured on many rock classics.
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.