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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 history—though…
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Mocked for aging in the ’80s, the Rolling Stones now defy time with Hackney Diamonds—a swaggering, star-studded return that proves, decades on, they still swing harder than anyone thought possible.
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From swing-era surveys to streaming farms, the Billboard charts have tracked music’s biggest hits—and biggest controversies—for over 80 years, navigating shifts in technology, taste, and transparency with every note.
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Apple Records’ prodigal sons Badfinger were poised to inherit the Beatles’ mantle—complete with George Harrison’s guiding hand—yet behind the scenes, turmoil, label neglect, and internal fractures began unraveling their golden opportunity.
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MoFi’s 45rpm reissue of Jeff Beck’s Truth delivers seismic bass and analogue warmth that outshines many rock classics; released just before Zep’s debut, it remains a blues-rock benchmark for sound and influence.
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Eric Clapton’s defection from Blind Faith to Delaney & Bonnie sparked a whirlwind of tours, studio sessions, and shifting alliances—culminating in a landmark live album, George Harrison’s secret cameos, and the birth of Derek and the Dominos.
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Delaney & Bonnie’s fallout with Stax over their debut LP “Home” triggered a musical detour to L.A., where they recorded the fiery “Accept No Substitute” for Elektra—an album so compelling, it captivated George Harrison himself.
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Joe Cocker’s breakthrough came in 1968 with a soulful, waltz-time cover of “With a Little Help from My Friends,” crafted alongside Chris Stainton and studio ace Jimmy Page—launching a transatlantic ascent capped by Woodstock.
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For Wayne E. Goins, Carole King’s Tapestry isn’t just an album—it’s a life marker, from teenage homework sessions on a beloved console to rediscovering its soul-stirring power decades later on a high-end setup.
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Recalling his journey from AM radio to Julian Hirsch-era Stereo Review, Tom Gibbs charts how flashy gear and measurements gave way to the deeper truth: great sound comes from system synergy, not specs alone.