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The Omnipresence of Prince
Prince composed work so rich — and had a discography so deep — that he merits going back to again and again, even when discussing other musicians.
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.
Martin Scorsese’s Rocking Docs
The legendary filmmaker has put the spotlight on George Harrison, Bob Dylan, and the Rolling Stones.
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.