Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2020 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets + More
The past year was marked by twists, turns and delays, but 2020 still included many notable Beatles books, DVDs, albums and collectibles.
The past year was marked by twists, turns and delays, but 2020 still included many notable Beatles books, DVDs, albums and collectibles.
Performance enhancers became an early story line in the 2016 Rio Olympics. But which drug-related rock song provides the best soundtrack?
Born on July 7, 1940, Ringo Starr solo career was (finally!) recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. Let’s drill down a little further.
Harry Nilsson, who died on Jan. 15, 1994, inspired Ringo Starr to one of his best solo moments almost exactly 14 years later.
Then unknown, Harry Nilsson pitched a song to the Monkees, and a life-long friendship with Micky Dolenz was born.
John Lennon’s 40-year-old ‘Walls and Bridges’ is long overdue for a critical reevaluation.
Harry Nilsson is a legend to many musicians and connoisseurs of 1960s and ’70s rock music, but an enigma to the mainstream listening public. You May Also Like: A chance meeting with the Monkees sparked Harry Nilsson’s career: ‘You can quit the bank now’ Harry Nilsson played a key roleRead More
The long-hoped-for reissue of Harry Nilsson’s final full-length solo album would be big enough news. How about an all-new version of his John Lennon collaboration “Old Dirt Road”? You May Also Like: Harry Nilsson played a key role on Ringo Starr’s Liverpool 8, 14 years after his death A chanceRead More
Imagine looking through old photos with a family member, with that person reminiscing about people, places, and events with each turn of the album page. Now imagine Ringo Starr in place of that family member You May Also Like: Harry Benson – ‘Paul’ (2022): Books Ringo Starr – Postcards fromRead More
Is the Harry Nilsson soundtrack to this children’s film, absent the script and Ringo Starr’s memorable narration, strong enough to stand on its own? Probably not. But as a gift of seldom-heard songs from a lost musical genius, it certainly delights. You May Also Like: A chance meeting with theRead More