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 Beatles Take a “Chants”
On the cusp of their breakthrough, The Beatles took an interest in a black group from their hometown. Here’s the story.
Elvis Presley: The Non-Musician’s Musician
Elvis Presley has long been considered an influence on just about every rock star. But what kind of musician was he — really?
The Beatles and Black Folks
While Beatlemania seemed to be everywhere, there was one community where it was received with a little less enthusiasm. Our writer explains.
“Little Richard: I Am Everything”
Little Richard burst onto the fledgeling rock scene like no one else before or since. A new documentary shows the depth of his influence.