Charles Manson: Introduction Charles Manson, a notorious criminal and cult leader, had a disturbing connection to The Beatles. In particular, their 1968 album “The Beatles,” commonly known as “The White Album.” Manson also interpreted several songs from this album as…
Beatles Mashup By Harry Nilsson In 1967, Harry Nilsson released an album called Pandemonium Shadow Show that had a unique Beatles cover song. It is a special mix containing segments of numerous Beatles songs. It is thought to be the…
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi: Introduction Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was influential to numerous Western musicians. Indeed, The Beatles were one such band, in particular George Harrison. Moreover, their time in India with Yogi allowed them to come up with many ideas for…
British Invasion The British Invasion was a cultural phenomenon of the early to mid-1960s. It was a time when rock and pop music acts from the United Kingdom became immensely popular in the United States. Not only that, but it…
1960s Pirate Radio Pirate radio in the UK during the 1960s was a revolutionary phenomenon that had a profound impact on the broadcasting landscape. Here’s a detailed look at its history during this transformative decade: Background In the early 1960s,…
The Legacy of Parlophone: From Beatles to Blur, a Label Steeped in History Parlophone Records, a name synonymous with musical innovation and cultural impact, has been a cornerstone of the music industry for over a century. Founded in 1923, the…
10 Lesser-Known Facts You Didn’t Know About Abbey Road Studios Abbey Road Studios. The name alone conjures images of iconic album covers, legendary artists, and musical history. But beyond the instantly recognizable zebra crossing and the Beatles’ legacy lies a…
Abbey Road Studios: A Pilgrimage to the Birthplace of Legendary Music Nestled amidst the charming neighbourhood of St. John’s Wood in London, Abbey Road Studios stands as an iconic landmark in the annals of music history. The legendary studio has…
Merseybeat: The Sound That Launched a Thousand Bands (and a certain Fab Four) Merseybeat, also known as the Mersey Sound, was a genre of music that emerged in the early 1960s, centred around Liverpool, England, and its surrounding areas near…
