Frank Mastropolo
Eight Bands Who Were Foolishly Labeled ‘The Next Beatles’
We look at eight bands who were wrongly labeled - or more foolishly, called themselves - the next Beatles.
Were the Beatles the Catalyst for the Charles Manson Murders?
Mass murderer Charles Manson thought he heard secret messages in the Beatles' 'White Album.'
How the Groundbreaking ‘Easy Rider’ Changed Soundtracks Forever
The movie's innovative use of music has continued to inspire filmmakers.
Brawls and Bans: The History of the Kinks’ Struggles in America
After one mishap, a powerful musicians union's kept the Kinks out of the U.S. for four long years.
Byrds Legend Roger McGuinn on the Fight to Close a $60,000,000 Royalty Loophole
Roger McGuinn of the Byrds spoke to us about legislation that will help artists get royalties.
How ‘Rock Around the Clock’ Ended Up Being Released as a B-Side
Dick Clark called it "the National Anthem of Rock 'n' Roll.”
When John and Yoko’s Bed-In Led to ‘Give Peace a Chance’
Singer Petula Clark and audio engineer Andre Perry remember their roles in this enduring protest anthem.
John Lennon’s Infamous ‘Lost Weekend’ Revisited
We revisit some of the highlights and lowlights from John Lennon's 18-month separation from Yoko Ono.
Simon & Garfunkel, ‘The Boxer’ – Lyrics Uncovered
By 1968, Simon & Garfunkel had produced a string of folk-rock hits that included ‘The Sound of Silence,’ 'I Am a Rock' and ‘Mrs. Robinson.' But their chart success brought the duo criticism from folk music purists.