A Magic Ingredient to the Beatles? Ringo!
It’s hard to pinpoint just why the music of the Beatles always felt so good. Drummer Joe Bellia breaks it down to one word: Ringo!
Last New Orleans Man Standing: “Frogman” Henry
He was among the names who turned New Orleans into a hub for early rock n’ roll. He didn’t have many hits, but they sure were memorable ones.
10 Artists Who Influenced David Bowie
David Bowie was a chameleon. And the “colors” in his music came from an array of inspirations, from jazz to rock, to the very unexpected.
Boogie-Woogie: The Joyful Jazz We Need Now
The complex rhythms of boogie-woogie were originally meant for dancing. And this joyful jazz still has the power to get you on your feet.
The Golden Age of the Novelty Song
Between Elvis’ induction into the Army and Beatlemania, there was a period where novelty songs reigned supreme. What was their particular appeal?