Frank Mastropolo

Byrds Legend Roger McGuinn on the Fight to Close a $60,000,000 Royalty Loophole
Roger McGuinn of the Byrds spoke to us about legislation that will help artists get royalties.

How ‘Rock Around the Clock’ Ended Up Being Released as a B-Side
Dick Clark called it "the National Anthem of Rock 'n' Roll.”
45 Years Ago: John Lennon and Yoko Ono Record ‘Give Peace a Chance’ at Montreal Bed-In
We spoke with two people involved in the recording of John Lennon's 'Give Peace a Chance' on the 45th anniversary of the song.

When John and Yoko’s Bed-In Led to ‘Give Peace a Chance’
Singer Petula Clark and audio engineer Andre Perry remember their roles in this enduring protest anthem.
The History of David Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy: ‘Low,’ ‘Heroes’ and ‘Lodger’
Something sparked when David Bowie, hoping to escape L.A.'s drug-fueled lifestyle, moved to Berlin in the late-'70s.

John Lennon’s Infamous ‘Lost Weekend’ Revisited
We revisit some of the highlights and lowlights from John Lennon's 18-month separation from Yoko Ono.

Simon & Garfunkel, ‘The Boxer’ – Lyrics Uncovered
By 1968, Simon & Garfunkel had produced a string of folk-rock hits that included ‘The Sound of Silence,’ 'I Am a Rock' and ‘Mrs. Robinson.' But their chart success brought the duo criticism from folk music purists.