Top 40 Moments in Rock and Roll: Part Truth, Part Legend, Part Complete Nonsense
JC Mosquito counts down the most memorable moments in rock and roll history.
JC Mosquito counts down the most memorable moments in rock and roll history.
“All Together Now” shows how the Beatles incorporated other genres and infused them with their own rock sound, creating a unique music form.
The Beatles’ “Getting Better” illustrates John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s collaborative style, differing outlooks, and willingness to reveal personal truths.
The Beatles helped kickstart the Rolling Stones’ career with “I Wanna Be Your Man,” then made the song their own on ‘With the Beatles.’
What is the link between a 1957 hit and the Beatles’ 1964 track “No Reply”? The answer lends insight into the group’s changing sound and growing lyrical sophistication.
The Beatles’ “Revolution 1” provides no definitive answers, reflecting the turbulent time period from which it emerged.
While some restored Beatles footage truly impresses, ‘Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years’ still seems to suffer from an identity crisis.
While “Slow Down” may not rank among the Beatles’ most well-known covers, it does provide a snapshot of the group’s raw early days.
Thematically and musically, “You’re Going to Lose That Girl” signals yet another stage in the Beatles’ artistic development.
“I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” is both the last time all four Beatles were in the studio, and their last breakthrough.