“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.
Ringo Starr Is Going Country (Again)
Ringo’s lifelong love of country music shows in an upcoming album produced by T-Bone Burnett. We have a sneak peek.
“Abbey Road”: George and Ringo Have the Last Word
“Abbey Road” is an album of layers. Fifty-five years after its release, our author looks at the two members who carried it.
“The (Updated) Beatle Who Vanished”: A Review
We’re marking 60 years since Jimmy Nicol got a what seemed like a big break– filling in for an ailing Ringo. An updated version of his story is just out.
The Country Roots of The Beatles
Before they were The Beatles, they were huge fans of Country artists like Hank Williams. Those early influences never left them.