Beyond The Beat

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Welcome to Beyond The Beat, a video essay platform uncovering unique and interesting stories in the history of popular music. It's about the adversities thes...

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the broken mic that changed Coldplay forever

OASIS the least original band to take over the world

The album that almost broke up U2

The Song Pearl Jam Was Afraid To Release

Pink Floyd's Eulogy To Their Fallen Leader

Why Everyone Hates Gene Simmons

Why the Beatles vs. Stones rivalry isn't what you think

Why Dave Grohl Is A Drumming Genius

Why Paramore CANCELLED Themselves

Gwen Stefani's Breakup Masterpiece

The Genius Of John Frusciante's Guitar Playing

Why Liam and Noel Gallagher Hate Each Other

How Rooster Was Made

Why Success Was So Unlikely For System Of A Down

The Harrowing Story Of Pearl Jam’s Biggest Hit

Why Seven Nation Army Is A Folk Song

The Insane Guitar Mastery Of Def Leppard's Hysteria

How The Red Hot Chili Peppers Almost Laughed Chad Smith Away

Did Slipknot Really Make A Ballad

Iron Maiden's Grueling Studio Session To Record Number Of The Beast

When Blink 182 Embraced A Broken Childhood

How Florida Dancers Made Def Leppard Superstars

Is Smells Like Teen Spirit An Intentional Pop Song

Brian Johnson's First Song With ACDC Was A Huge Hit

The New Country Music Revolution

How Johnny Cash Transformed Hurt

What Went Wrong At Woodstock '99

The Crazy Accident That Birthed Heavy Metal

John Frusciante's Lost Years of Addiction Away From The Red Hot Chili Peppers

How James Hetfield Channeled Childhood Demons Into A Hit Song