In 1966, John Lennon was terrified to travel to the United States, and bandmate George Harrison joked about it. Lennon had recently sparked controversy because he said The Beatles were […]
When discussing who might be considered the unofficial fifth member of The Beatles, George Martin holds the title hands down. Although musicians like Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best may have […]
The Rolling Stones have been going strong for the last sixty years, and up until recently, they showed no signs of slowing down. Their long-time drummer and faithful backbeat, Charlie […]
The Beatles set the stage for the British Invasion, in which British rock bands became increasingly popular in the United States. When they first traveled across the Atlantic, they were […]
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons had a bunch of big hits during the early 1960s. They even stopped one of Elvis Presley‘s songs from hitting No. 1. Notably, the […]
After the Beatles’ breakup, fans learned in detail how much John Lennon resented Paul McCartney (and vice versa). In an interview with Rolling Stone, John skewered his old bandmate, describing […]
By early 1970, The Beatles were on their last legs as a band. The previous September, during a particularly hostile meeting, John Lennon had told the other members of the […]
If you look into The Beatles’ album sales, you find one unbeatable record after another. It all starts with cumulative sales. At 183 million units sold, no recording artist comes […]
In the world of rock and heavy metal, Metallica is a name that needs no introduction. For decades, the band has been known for its electrifying performances, epic albums, and […]
While fans of The Beatles might have been distraught when the group broke up in 1970, they could follow each member of the Fab Four in his solo career. In […]