“Shake It Up, Baby”: The Rise of Beatlemania
In 1963, Beatlemania was on the verge of exploding — especially in America. A new book digs into the timeline.
Mose Allison: A Muse…And Amusing
Mose Allison’s take on the jazz-blues he grew up on in the South proved irresistible to many rock bands of the 60s.
Third Time’s The Charm: Bands Find Their Groove
By the time of a third album, a band has worked out their studio vibe, their songwriting, and more. Here are a bunch that broke through.
5 Reasons Why “My Generation” Is So Awesome
It’s been a staple for so long, we forget just why “My Generation” was a breakthrough for The Who. Here are five good reasons.
The Faces: The Original Punks
The addition of Rod Stewart helped morph Small Faces Into Faces, one of the most interesting, outrageous bands out of Britain.