Frank Mastropolo
13 Days as a Beatle: The Sad History of Jimmie Nicol
He briefly joined the band when Ringo Starr fell ill in the summer of 1964 at the height of Beatlemania.
50 Years Ago: Kent State Massacre Inspires CSNY’s ‘Ohio’
On May 4, 1970, National Guardsmen squared off against anti-war demonstrators on the campus of Ohio’s Kent State University.
How the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and David Bowie Ran From the Taxman
Tax season is unpleasant for everyone (except the IRS), but imagine the plight of many popular British bands in the '60s and '70s.
When John Lennon Published His First Book, ‘In His Own Write’
It was the first solo effort of any kind by one of the Beatles.
How a Deep Dive Produced the Beatles’ Revealing ‘Live at the BBC’
The Beatles regularly performed on BBC Radio from 1962-65, recording 88 different songs across 53 shows.
Classic Rock Broadway and Stage Musicals
The marriage of rock and theater goes back further than you might think.
How the Byrds Returned to Their Roots on ‘Ballad of Easy Rider’
Other than the title track, this album had nothing to do with the iconic biker film.
Midnight Riders: The History of the Allman Brothers Band
As the Allman Brothers Band calls time on their career, we revisit their tumultuous 45 years together.
Our Final Jack Bruce Interview: On the Rise and Fall of Supergroups
Former Cream bassist spoke to us about why supergroups so rarely last.
A Look Back at the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio: ‘A Watershed Moment in Recording Technology’
In December 1971, Deep Purple were in Montreux, Switzerland, to make what would become their bestselling album, ‘Machine Head.'