Frank Mastropolo
![When Elton John Remade ‘Candle in the Wind’ for Princess Diana](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2017/09/GettyImages-76214651.jpg?w=980&q=75)
When Elton John Remade ‘Candle in the Wind’ for Princess Diana
He said that the performance of "Candle in the Wind 1997" at her funeral would be the last.
![When the Beatles Signed Their First Contract With Brian Epstein](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2017/01/Harry-Benson-hulton.jpg?w=980&q=75)
When the Beatles Signed Their First Contract With Brian Epstein
They were one of the most popular bands in Liverpool, but still desperate to find a manager.
![An Insider’s Guide to Sotheby’s ‘Rock and Roll Anthology’ Auction: Exclusive Interview](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/12/Sothebys2WEB.jpg?w=980&q=75)
An Insider’s Guide to Sotheby’s ‘Rock and Roll Anthology’ Auction: Exclusive Interview
On Dec. 10, Sotheby's will bring to the auction block some of the most historically important artifacts of rock history.
![50 Years Ago: The Monkees Release Their Debut Album](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/09/colgems1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
50 Years Ago: The Monkees Release Their Debut Album
The Monkees released their eponymous first album on Oct. 10, 1966, about a month after the premiere of The Monkees TV show.
![The Story Behind the Cover of the Beatles’ ‘Revolver’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/07/Revolver.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Story Behind the Cover of the Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
The Beatles' Revolver, one of the earliest albums of the psychedelic era, debuted in the U.K. on Aug. 5, 1966; its U.S. release came three days later.
![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.
![When Bob Dylan Played His First Major Show](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/04/dylan.jpg?w=980&q=75)
When Bob Dylan Played His First Major Show
He started out performing for loose change at Greenwich Village "basket houses" like the Café Wha? and the Gaslight Café.
![When the Beatles Began ‘Revolver’ Sessions With ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2022/04/attachment-John-Lennon-Beatles-1966-GettyImages-3165551.jpg?w=980&q=75)
When the Beatles Began ‘Revolver’ Sessions With ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’
Title was inspired by one of Ringo Starr's malapropisms, but never appears in the song.
![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.
![How Four Combustible Stars Aligned for Crosby Stills Nash & Young’s ‘Deja Vu’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2015/03/csny.jpg?w=980&q=75)
How Four Combustible Stars Aligned for Crosby Stills Nash & Young’s ‘Deja Vu’
The addition of Neil Young in 1969 created great expectations – and their second album didn't disappoint.
![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.
![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.