Ten Reasons Why the Beatles Were the Most Artistically Significant Musicians of the 20th Century

By most measure, the musical legacy created by the Beatles in their short nine year existence as a pop/rock band, is nothing short of phenomenal. As Ringo once said in a TV appearance in the 1990's when asked about the success of the Beatles, he said, "There were a lot of great bands, but we were rock monsters!"  And in the minds of tens of millions of music listeners, these "monsters" were hands-down the greatest musical force of the 20th century. But rather than list the Beatles' innumerable record-breaking accomplishments, let's looks at ten reasons why they rose to this unprecedented position in music history.  Read More . . .

The "Village," a Brief Look at New York's Famed Greenwich Village

New York’s famed Greenwich Village, commonly referred to simply as “the Village,” is a largely residential neighborhood on the west side of Lower Manhattan, generally recognized as an extraordinarily important landmark of American Bohemianism where unconventional lifestyles often focus around musical, artistic, or literary pursuits. Known even by the late 1800s for its colorful, avant-garde residents and the alternative culture they propagate, the Village has traditionally been a focal point of new movements and ideas, whether political, artistic, or cultural.  Read More . . .