The 1960s produced some of the most groove-worthy and transformative music in modern history. This swinging decade created a soundtrack for the massive cultural changes seen throughout the world.

Rock and roll was still young in the 1960s, with a clean slate to write and rewrite the rules. It’s hard to say which is more difficult: breaking new ground without a guide or reinventing the wheel ...

The 1960s offered a soundtrack for a decade of immense change, producing tunes that have managed to stick in our heads for decades. These songs are more than just oldies; they are cultural artifacts ...

This little R&B rock and roll tune from The Crystals dropped in April 1963 and was a fast hit for the band. Co-written by the famed Phil Spector, this song was composed in only two days. That’s ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

Sixties rock icon Chubby Checker won’t be attending his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony later this year. The 83-year-old Grammy winner was among eight of 14 artists to appear on the ...