In Search of the Real Fifth Beatle
George Martin or Brian Epstein? Billy Preston or Pete Best? Who would you pick?
In Celebration of Prince’s Multiple Personalities
To mark the anniversary of his passing, a look at Prince’s musical identities, from rock guitarist to jazz piano man.
The Surprising, Lasting Influence of “P.S. I Love You”
The Beatles had “big ears” that were open to influences from all sorts of music — and it showed on their very first single. They were the first in Rock n’ Roll (we think) to use chord changes that later appeared everywhere.
America’s Beatles: From The Beau Brummels to The Turtles to The Byrds
The first Beatles-like American pop group to have a hit were San Francisco’s The Beau Brummels. But they weren’t the last.
Some Songs for Tax Day
The Beatles, Hall & Oates, and Donna Summer sing about the almighty dollar.