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.
“The Sparks Brothers”: Un(der)sung Heroes
Russell and Ron Mael have been a go-to for artists ranging from John Lennon to Beck and more. A new documentary traces Sparks’ quirky appeal.
For Father’s Day, An Ode to Beatle Dads
The fathers of the future Fab Four played a variety of roles in shaping their sons’ music. Some were more helpful than others.
The Rock and Roll Circus: The Firsts, Lasts, & Onlys
The Rock and Roll Circus was a bit of an experiment — and yielded some interesting moments for the rock history books.
“1971: The Year That Changed Music”
A new series reveals the extraordinary leap forward that music took in ’71, shaping a host of social issues — and creating iconic songs.