KRLA Beat
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A place to enjoy America's first rock-and-roll newspaper, the KRLA Beat, plus music and culture of the 1960s. For more information check out our website: https://krlabeat.sakionline.net/
The Beat called itself "the first paper of its kind in the world." The UK had Disc, Melody Maker, New Musical Express, even the Beat Monthly. But perhaps this was the radio-sponsored rock/pop publication at the time...with more developments to come in 1965. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/23dec6...
December 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
The Beat called itself "the first paper of its kind in the world." The UK had Disc, Melody Maker, New Musical Express, even the Beat Monthly. But perhaps this was the radio-sponsored rock/pop publication at the time...with more developments to come in 1965. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/23dec6...
By December 1966 KRLA was assembling its top-40 lists based on the phone requests that they received. There are some swinging tunes here in the December 17, 1966 issue of the KRLA Beat: krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/17dec6...
December 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
By December 1966 KRLA was assembling its top-40 lists based on the phone requests that they received. There are some swinging tunes here in the December 17, 1966 issue of the KRLA Beat: krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/17dec6...
A long article about the Rolling Stones' autumn tour dominates this issue. Meanwhile the release of "Rubber Soul" by the Beatles apparently so overwhelmed the Beat staff than no one could say anything about it. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/18dec6...
December 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A long article about the Rolling Stones' autumn tour dominates this issue. Meanwhile the release of "Rubber Soul" by the Beatles apparently so overwhelmed the Beat staff than no one could say anything about it. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/18dec6...
Delighted to see the February 1967 episode of Yesterday's Papers' YouTube review of British releases (www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU0j...) highlighting John's Children...reading the KRLA Beat! Here's the same image from our KRLA Beat website: krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/22apr6...
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Delighted to see the February 1967 episode of Yesterday's Papers' YouTube review of British releases (www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU0j...) highlighting John's Children...reading the KRLA Beat! Here's the same image from our KRLA Beat website: krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/22apr6...
In December 1967 there was a plethora of folk and psychedelic music to enjoy on stage at the Ice House. The group here known as The Knack were not the later group of the same name. This Knack was made up of high school students from Hollywood and Fairfax High. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/17dec6...
December 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
In December 1967 there was a plethora of folk and psychedelic music to enjoy on stage at the Ice House. The group here known as The Knack were not the later group of the same name. This Knack was made up of high school students from Hollywood and Fairfax High. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/17dec6...
Some folks claimed that the lyrics to the Rolling Stones' "Get Off My Cloud" were impenetrable, among them David Jacobs of UK TV's "Juke Box Jury." About Jacobs, Keith Richards opined "Perhaps he's a bit deaf." Helpfully the Beat published the lyrics in full: krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/27nov6...
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Some folks claimed that the lyrics to the Rolling Stones' "Get Off My Cloud" were impenetrable, among them David Jacobs of UK TV's "Juke Box Jury." About Jacobs, Keith Richards opined "Perhaps he's a bit deaf." Helpfully the Beat published the lyrics in full: krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/27nov6...
If you're a fan of the British music scene of the sixties and want to compare what was going on there versus what was happening in the KRLA Beat, I can highly recommend the YouTube music series by Yesterday's Papers. Otcober 1965 was a good one.
The British Invasion | Cool UK Singles from October 1965
October 1965 was packed with incredible releases — from mod anthems and blues experiments to protest songs and early hints of psychedelia. In this video, we take a trip back to that month to revisit some of the best (and most underrated) 45s from the era: classics by The Animals, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Birds, Donovan, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, The Sorrows, and more. Let's begin!
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November 25, 2025 at 2:41 AM
If you're a fan of the British music scene of the sixties and want to compare what was going on there versus what was happening in the KRLA Beat, I can highly recommend the YouTube music series by Yesterday's Papers. Otcober 1965 was a good one.
Improbable as it sounds, a rumor emerged in late 1967 that the Beatles and Rolling Stones intended to collaborate but in the Dec. 2, 1967 KRLA Beat Tony Barrow put the kibosh on the possibility of the Beatles and Stones performing or recording together. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/2dec67...
November 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Improbable as it sounds, a rumor emerged in late 1967 that the Beatles and Rolling Stones intended to collaborate but in the Dec. 2, 1967 KRLA Beat Tony Barrow put the kibosh on the possibility of the Beatles and Stones performing or recording together. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/2dec67...
Originally The Bedouins, they were recruited by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri via Dunhill Records as The Grass Roots. "Where Were You When I Needed You" was the only hit by this permutation of the band (Denny Ellis, Dave Stensen, Joe Larson, and Bill Fulton). krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/20nov6...
November 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Originally The Bedouins, they were recruited by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri via Dunhill Records as The Grass Roots. "Where Were You When I Needed You" was the only hit by this permutation of the band (Denny Ellis, Dave Stensen, Joe Larson, and Bill Fulton). krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/20nov6...
At this point at the Golden Bear it's debatable how many Byrds there were. Gene Clark & David Crosby were gone. Chris Hillman, Jim/Roger McGuinn, and Michael Clarke were still performing. The KRLA Beat carried this advertisement in the December 2, 1967 issue. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/2dec67...
November 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
At this point at the Golden Bear it's debatable how many Byrds there were. Gene Clark & David Crosby were gone. Chris Hillman, Jim/Roger McGuinn, and Michael Clarke were still performing. The KRLA Beat carried this advertisement in the December 2, 1967 issue. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/2dec67...
This issue of the Beat included an appreciative interview with KRLA DJ and music director Dick Moreland, whose talents included discovering new and unique music for the station's playlist. He was an enthusiastic music lover as well, with three stereos at home. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/13nov6...
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This issue of the Beat included an appreciative interview with KRLA DJ and music director Dick Moreland, whose talents included discovering new and unique music for the station's playlist. He was an enthusiastic music lover as well, with three stereos at home. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/13nov6...
Brian Wilson revealed his interest in record production as well as his assessment of rival musicians. He generously acknowledged the influence of the Beatles on popular music, as well as Bob Dylan and the Byrds. How long would it last? Another five years? krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/6nov65...
November 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Brian Wilson revealed his interest in record production as well as his assessment of rival musicians. He generously acknowledged the influence of the Beatles on popular music, as well as Bob Dylan and the Byrds. How long would it last? Another five years? krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/6nov65...
It wouldn't be Halloween without the 1966 KRLA Monster Halloween Freak-Off. Andee Fulton, reviewing it a week later in the Anaheim Bulletin, went into raptures about the program: "Anything you could possibly imagine (and a whole lot of things you couldn't) came to 'freak-out'."
October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
It wouldn't be Halloween without the 1966 KRLA Monster Halloween Freak-Off. Andee Fulton, reviewing it a week later in the Anaheim Bulletin, went into raptures about the program: "Anything you could possibly imagine (and a whole lot of things you couldn't) came to 'freak-out'."
This issue of the Beat included an interview with Neil Diamond. He was glad for the acclaim surrounding his two chart hits "Cherry Cherry" and "Solitary Man" but was also proud of writing tunes for Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton, and Jay & the Americans. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/5nov66...
October 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This issue of the Beat included an interview with Neil Diamond. He was glad for the acclaim surrounding his two chart hits "Cherry Cherry" and "Solitary Man" but was also proud of writing tunes for Andy Williams, Bobby Vinton, and Jay & the Americans. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/5nov66...
The KRLA Beat website includes a new aircheck of the Dave Hull show from May 27, 1965: krlabeat.sakionline.net/airchecks.html with full (unscoped) tunes, a premiere of the new American Beatles LP "Beatles VI," a plethora of dandy commercials, and Dave Hull in top form. Hope you enjoy it!
October 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The KRLA Beat website includes a new aircheck of the Dave Hull show from May 27, 1965: krlabeat.sakionline.net/airchecks.html with full (unscoped) tunes, a premiere of the new American Beatles LP "Beatles VI," a plethora of dandy commercials, and Dave Hull in top form. Hope you enjoy it!
The Righteous Brothers curiously claimed that they were more collegiate than "soulful." Odd! Also in this issue reporter Louise Criscione profiled Keith Allison, who, some thought, was a dead ringer for Paul McCartney, an attribute that didn't hurt his career.
krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/30oct6...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The Righteous Brothers curiously claimed that they were more collegiate than "soulful." Odd! Also in this issue reporter Louise Criscione profiled Keith Allison, who, some thought, was a dead ringer for Paul McCartney, an attribute that didn't hurt his career.
krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/30oct6...
krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/30oct6...
In October 1965 KRLA Beat photographer Chuck Boyd captured the Byrds with fans. Reporter Michelle Straubing interviewed the group about their recent British tour. Jim McGuinn said that British fans preferred Byrds covers of Dylan tunes rather than originals. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/16oct6...
October 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
In October 1965 KRLA Beat photographer Chuck Boyd captured the Byrds with fans. Reporter Michelle Straubing interviewed the group about their recent British tour. Jim McGuinn said that British fans preferred Byrds covers of Dylan tunes rather than originals. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/16oct6...
October 1967: The Mamas and the Papas called it quits, citing disenchantment with the music industry. And U.S. Immigration refused to issue work permits to Mick Jagger and Keith Richard, thus no more Stones concerts for the foreseeable future.
krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/21oct6...
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October 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
October 1967: The Mamas and the Papas called it quits, citing disenchantment with the music industry. And U.S. Immigration refused to issue work permits to Mick Jagger and Keith Richard, thus no more Stones concerts for the foreseeable future.
krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/21oct6...
krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/21oct6...
October 1966 was a great time to experience the Mothers of Invention at the Whisky-A-Go-Go. Read all about the music scene in the October 8, 1966 issue of the KRLA Beat: krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/8oct66...
October 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
October 1966 was a great time to experience the Mothers of Invention at the Whisky-A-Go-Go. Read all about the music scene in the October 8, 1966 issue of the KRLA Beat: krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/8oct66...
In this issue of the KRLA Beat reporter Rochelle Reed interviewed three of the four Remains, Boston's much-loved garage band. They'd just finished touring as an opening act for the Beatles, and although no one knew it, the Remains were just about to break up. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/24sept...
September 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
In this issue of the KRLA Beat reporter Rochelle Reed interviewed three of the four Remains, Boston's much-loved garage band. They'd just finished touring as an opening act for the Beatles, and although no one knew it, the Remains were just about to break up. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/24sept...
In this issue Brian Epstein's death is reported nearly a month after it occurred, along with related stories about the Beatles visiting the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Wales. The Beat also reported on Bob Dylan's new contract with Columbia Records.
krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/23sept...
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September 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In this issue Brian Epstein's death is reported nearly a month after it occurred, along with related stories about the Beatles visiting the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Wales. The Beat also reported on Bob Dylan's new contract with Columbia Records.
krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/23sept...
krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/23sept...
Barry McGuire's "Eve of Destruction" made him newsworthy., but the idea that the song could be banned (as had happened on some radio stations but not KRLA) perplexed Barry: "When you start censoring, it's because you're afraid of the truth or something". krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/18sept...
September 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Barry McGuire's "Eve of Destruction" made him newsworthy., but the idea that the song could be banned (as had happened on some radio stations but not KRLA) perplexed Barry: "When you start censoring, it's because you're afraid of the truth or something". krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/18sept...
In this 1965 KRLA Beat we see just who reads the Beat: Jim McGuinn, Ian Whitcomb, and Marianne Faithfull, among others. Also this week: Sonny & Cher and their wacky fashions, the Australian group the Seekers, "Mr. Excitement" James Brown, and Joey Paige. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/11sept...
September 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In this 1965 KRLA Beat we see just who reads the Beat: Jim McGuinn, Ian Whitcomb, and Marianne Faithfull, among others. Also this week: Sonny & Cher and their wacky fashions, the Australian group the Seekers, "Mr. Excitement" James Brown, and Joey Paige. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/11sept...
R.I.P. Mark Volman. What a ride! The KRLA Beat regularly covered their career over the years. By 1968 they were still touring and enduring their equipment being stolen (twice!) and a ham radio operator accidentally transmitting through their P.A. system. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/27jan6...
September 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
R.I.P. Mark Volman. What a ride! The KRLA Beat regularly covered their career over the years. By 1968 they were still touring and enduring their equipment being stolen (twice!) and a ham radio operator accidentally transmitting through their P.A. system. krlabeat.sakionline.net/issue/27jan6...
Record bargains in 1965 included a free copy of the KRLA Beat. This Santa Monica CA record store knew its audience.
September 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Record bargains in 1965 included a free copy of the KRLA Beat. This Santa Monica CA record store knew its audience.