Frank Mastropolo

By early 1963, the value of the songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney was obvious to Beatles manager Brian Epstein.

By late 1961, the Beatles were one of the most popular bands in Liverpool, but were desperate to find a representative who would secure them a recording contract.

On Dec. 10, Sotheby's will bring to the auction block some of the most historically important artifacts of rock history.

On Oct. 23, 1966, the Jimi Hendrix Experience went into a London recording studio for the first time and came out with "Hey Joe."

Despite a hyperbolic advance news release, Cream's debut performance at Manchester's Twisted Wheel was decidedly low key.

There was little immediate reaction when John Lennon's comment first appeared in the U.K. Then, an American teen magazine republished the quote on July 31, 1966 – and outrage followed.

Bobby Fuller was found dead of asphyxiation in the front seat of his mother's car on July 18, 1966.

Bill Graham's famous New York club closed after a marathon show on June, 27, 1971.

In the mid-'60s, the BBC's 'Top of the Pops' was destination viewing for British rock fans.

For two weeks in 1971, the Billboard Hot 100 had a sort-of Beatles reunion.