17 Things About James Brown
We almost take James Brown for granted. But one night in 1966 gave an audience who didn’t know him an eye-opening taste of his genius.
“The Ed Sullivan Show” Studio, February 9, 1964
Before the screams began, Ed Sullivan and his crew had spotted the brilliance of the Beatles as they rehearsed. A new excerpt from Jude Southerland Kessler’s “John Lennon” series offers some backstage insights.
Everything Fab Four: “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Beatles!”
A newly-remastered DVD set showcases the four electrifying performances on Ed Sullivan that catapulted the Beatles into legend. And there’s fun bonus footage (vintage commercials!) that puts their groundbreaking appearances into the context of the time.