Beatles vs Beach Boys: a brief history of the greatest rivalry in pop innovation1962 – The Beginning1963 – The Perfect Pop Song1964 – The Race to No. 1, Marijuana, and the Departure from Bubblegum1965 – Today! and Summer Days (And Summer Nights!) vs Help! and Rubber Soul1966 – Pet Sounds, Revolver, "Good Vibrations," and the Arrival of Psychedelic Pop1967 – "Strawberry Fields Forever," Sgt. Pepper's, and the Abandonment of Smile1968: White Album, Friends, and the trip to India1969: Brian's hospitalization, Abbey Road1970: The Beatles' breakup, Let It Be, and Sunflower

Beatles vs Stones may be the most well-known rivalry in the history of pop music, but it’s a rivalry that always seemed a little superficial, more based on image and stylistic preferences than anything else. It’s easy to see why… Read More