Frank Mastropolo
![Revisiting the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s First Studio Session](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/10/Jimi-Hendrix.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Revisiting the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s First Studio Session
This session yielded the initial instrumental tracks for one of the most memorable songs on their debut LP.
![When Cream Played Live for the First Time](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/07/Cream-First-Show-Photo.png?w=980&q=75)
When Cream Played Live for the First Time
Despite a hyperbolic advance news release, their debut performance was decidedly low key.
![How John Lennon’s ‘More Popular Than Jesus’ Quote Led to Protests](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/07/Beatles-John-Lennon-Jesus-Photo.png?w=980&q=75)
How John Lennon’s ‘More Popular Than Jesus’ Quote Led to Protests
There was little immediate reaction when his comment first appeared in the U.K.
![How the Byrds Went Psychedelic on ‘Fifth Dimension’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/07/the-byrds-fifth-5th-dimension-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How the Byrds Went Psychedelic on ‘Fifth Dimension’
Reviews were mixed but this project demonstrated their evolution from folk-rock to a more experimental style.
![When the Beatles’ Solo Singles All Hit the Charts](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/04/Beatles-Solo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
When the Beatles’ Solo Singles All Hit the Charts
They had a sort-of reunion on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 for two weeks in 1971.
![When the Beatles Started a Residency at Hamburg’s Top Ten Club](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2015/02/The-Beatles-Hulton-Archive.jpg?w=980&q=75)
When the Beatles Started a Residency at Hamburg’s Top Ten Club
The gig was grueling: It's been estimated that they spent 503 hours on stage for 92 nights straight.
![A Look Back at the Beatles’ Early Days at the Cavern Club](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/03/beatles2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
A Look Back at the Beatles’ Early Days at the Cavern Club
They wore leather jackets and jeans onstage, infuriating owner Ray McFall, who was no fan of rock 'n' roll.
![How Simon and Garfunkel Broke Through With ‘The Sounds of Silence’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/03/simon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Simon and Garfunkel Broke Through With ‘The Sounds of Silence’
Their acclaim is now universal, but things were very different back in 1964.
![Why the Rolling Stones Disowned Their ‘Stone Age’ Compilation](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/02/Rolling-Stones-Decca1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Why the Rolling Stones Disowned Their ‘Stone Age’ Compilation
They ran full-page, black-bordered ads in the British music press denouncing this LP.
![When the Rolling Stones Launched the ‘Goodbye Britain’ Tour](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/02/stones.jpg?w=980&q=75)
When the Rolling Stones Launched the ‘Goodbye Britain’ Tour
By 1971, the Rolling Stones had sold millions of records – but were almost broke.