
On November 9, 1967, Rolling Stone magazine arrived in the world not with a bang, but with a slightly confused-looking John Lennon in a netted helmet. Dressed as Private Gripweed from the absurdist war film How I Won the War, Lennon graced the cover of what would become the most influential music publication in historyโthough…

The Deadโs free concert that day was more than just an enthralling musical experience; it was a statement, a beacon of unity in tumultuous times. The band delved straight into a compelling rendition of “Viola Lee Blues,” a piece that spanned over twenty-one minutes, taking the audience on a transcendental journey.

Motown met the Summer of Love in 1967 with โReflections,โ as psychedelic soul emergedโwhile Sly & the Family Stoneโs electrifying debut laid the groundwork for funk, disco, and the future of R&B.