Anyone who came of age in the 1980s can instantly visualize one scene when hearing the name “Billy Vera and the Beaters”: Michael J. Fox and future wife Tracy Pollan slow dancing to “At This Moment” on the TV sitcom Family Ties. You May Also Like: Robin Eubanks Mass LineRead More

George Harrison’s “Nothin’ Shakin’ (But the Leaves on the Trees)” was a rocker the Beatles had performed since their Hamburg days.

Baby, you’re a Beatles fan: The monthly readers poll for April 2013 is dominated by Fab Four-related stuff — though, ultimately, Deep Purple’s terrific new effort topped the newest Something Else! list. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “What Goes On” from ‘Rubber Soul’ (1965): Deep Beatles The Beatles, “Boys”Read More

For the next few columns, Deep Beatles shines a spotlight on their BBC performances. Before incessant screaming and the rigors of touring took their toll, the Beatles had become one of the most polished live bands on the road. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Boys” from Please Please MeRead More

At the Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago: Michael Nesmith’s appearance was not just a concert — it was an evening with a raconteur, an artist weaving stories with words and music. You May Also Like: Micky Dolenz remembers Mike Nesmith’s return to Monkees: ‘It brought tears to myRead More

Growing up in Chicago, I listened to WLS-AM before it became all-talk radio. It served as one of my earliest introductions to rock and helped form my musical tastes. You May Also Like: Joe Walsh and the James Gang’s Rides Again was both tough and tender Quoan – Fine DiningRead More

Last week marked the 50th anniversary of a cultural revolution: the release of the Beatles’ Please Please Me. Their first effort, recorded over 12 hours on a single day, stands as one of the most impressive debuts in rock history. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Thank You Girl” fromRead More

Thirty years ago today, a “big bang” of sorts occurred on television. This moment would profoundly affect R&B, rock, pop, MTV, and general pop culture. You May Also Like: The Jackson 5 – The Ultimate Collection (1996): On Second Thought Michael Gregory Jackson – ‘Electric Git Box’ (2022) Michael GregoryRead More

Just when you think no other aspect of Beatles history could possibly be overlooked, a book comes along revealing a little-known corner of their story. You May Also Like: ‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books The Favorite Beatle: Taking an Eternal Question to the Next LevelRead More

Last week’s Deep Beatles took a closer look at the Beatles’ 1962 audition for Decca Records. Since manager Brian Epstein wanted to present Decca’s A&R department with a vivid picture of the Beatles’ live shows, he asked the band to perform covers You May Also Like: The Beatles, “Love ofRead More