In August 16, 1962, The Beatles made a decision that would change the course of music historyโand rock โnโ roll dramaโforever. The band, then on the cusp of global stardom, fired their original drummer, Pete Best, and replaced him with Ringo Starr. It was a ruthless move that left Best devastated and fans in shock,…
In February 1964, two of the most iconic forces of the 20th century collided in an encounter so surreal it could have been scripted by Hollywood. The Beatles, fresh off their earth-shattering debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, met Cassius Clay (soon to be Muhammad Ali) in Miami Beach. It was a meeting that combined…