Astrid Kirchherr: What She Taught the Beatles
Would they have been The Beatles we came to know without her? Astrid Kirchherr’s recent death gives us a chance to assess her influence.
Little Richard: Long Live the Architect of Rock
The loss of Little Richard has ginned up lots of memories. This one, from a Grammy ceremony, perfectly sums up how he set the tone for rock.
The Top 10 Tom Petty Covers
There’s no shortage of great covers of Tom Petty songs. On the anniversary of his passing, we narrowed it down to ten of the best. Enjoy.
“Nicky (Wonder) was my favorite guitar player ever.”
Guitarist Nicky Wonder blew Brian Wilson away — and became a member of his touring band. He also fronted a cool power-pop band, The Wondermints. Get to know him.
