Love him or loathe him, it is difficult to deny that John Lennon is arguably one of the finest rock songwriters of all time. Being the founding member of The
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- The Beatles project George Harrison wanted nothing to do with If Simon Cowell had been born a few decades earlier and got his grubby mitts on The Beatles, he would have undoubtedly labelled them a brand, not a band.Dollar signs...
- The 1965 Beatles song John Lennon wrote as a “cry for help” Looking back through the catalogue of songs registered under the inspiring moniker of The Beatles, I can see how easy it is to get lost.Not only were the band prolific...
- The 1974 tour that almost gave George Harrison a nervous breakdown Given that his shyness earned him the nickname of the ‘Quiet Beatle’, it would make sense that George Harrison would be the most reserved member of the mercurial Liverpool band...
- Michelle | SOMETHING NEW She was 18 in 1966, and local president of the Beatles Fan Club, when an unexpected move east by her family uprooted her from the life she knew. Then came...
- The 1972 song Paul McCartney said he should have discarded There was no clear agenda for what Paul McCartney was supposed to do after leaving The Beatles.Anyone would have wanted to quit music altogether if they broke up their band...
- The Beatles Rejected This Song Three Times Before It Became One of George Harrison’s Biggest Hits in 1970 – American Songwriter When people think of The Beatles, they largely think of Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Because that pair delivered most of the band’s top-selling hits, they became the central songwriting...
- The “dreary” George Harrison song that bored George Martin Towards the mid-1960s, George Harrison was just starting to come into his own as a songwriter.Although The Beatles’ albums were dominated by one great tune after another from John Lennon...
- Born on This Day in 1936, the Rock Legend Who Made Us Cry for a Living and Formed a Supergroup With Bob Dylan and George Harrison – American Songwriter On this day (April 23) in 1936, Roy Orbison was born in Vernon, Texas. Over the years, he made a name for himself as a singer and songwriter. He first...
- The 1965 song that secured George Harrison’s place in The Beatles During the initial rise of The Beatles‘ career, George Harrison was often given the songs on which he was to take a lead vocal. In some ways, it was a...
- The 1969 Beatles song only featuring John Lennon and Paul McCartney The heart behind The Beatles’ music has always been the bond between John Lennon and Paul McCartney.While every member of the ‘Fab Four’ made them what they were, the balance...
- Paul McCartney had the first ever Apple phone made in Europe Paul McCartney has confirmed that he was given the first-ever Apple phone in Europe by Steve Jobs. In a recent clip of The Beatles legend performing at Apple’s 50th birthday...
- George Harrison’s favourite songs of 1965 from his collection An old Record Mirror interview with The Beatles guitarist George Harrison has resurfaced, which features a playlist of his favourite songs from 1965.What makes the list so fascinating is how...
- Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Reunite for “The Most Beatle-Esque Track” – American Songwriter Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are teaming up once again. During an intimate listening party in Los Angeles, McCartney revealed that a collaboration with his Beatles bandmate will appear on...
- Linda McCartney – Wikipedia Linda Louise, Lady McCartney (née Eastman; September 24, 1941 – April 17, 1998) was an American photographer, musician, cookbook author, and activist. She was the keyboardist and harmony vocalist in...
- Paul McCartney Walks Us Through New Album, ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ Thursday night (April 16), Paul McCartney gave a magical, mystery tour through his new solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, for 30 fans.Hosted at producer Andrew Watt’s newly christened...
- The one genre George Harrison couldn’t stand listening to George Harrison was always looking for something with more depth whenever he got into the music business.After being a member of The Beatles for the first third of his life,...
- Asa Butterfield disappointed over Beatles biopic audition snub Sex Education star Asa Butterfield has revealed that he auditioned for the role of George Harrison in the upcoming Beatles biopics, written and directed by Sam Mendes.The 29-year-old shared the...
- The one artist Ringo Starr and John Lennon said was better than The Beatles Ringo Starr didn’t really have the same aspirations during his solo career as the rest of the former Beatles.He was still one of the finest drummers that rock and roll...
- The moment Paul McCartney was reunited with his Hofner bass | Guitar World The moment Paul McCartney was reunited with his beloved Höfner 500/1 bass 50 years after it was stolen was captured on camera by the BBC as part of a new...
- On This Day in 1969, John Lennon and Paul McCartney Recorded a Song So Controversial That Radio Stations Banned It – American Songwriter The Beatles started running out of steam towards the end of the 60s. Their fervor for recording wasn’t what it was during their heyday. But one song reignited their passion...
The Beatles’ star power was never going to go away once they gave up the road. Even though they had left the idea of touring behind, fans were still willing
Not everyone has the same musical upbringing when they decide to play rock and roll. There’s bound to be some overlap now and again, but the lion’s share of the
The Beatles grew impressively as songwriters in the relatively short time that they recorded together. They generally stayed ahead of the curve when it came to using storytelling techniques that
With less than a week left of Rock Hall fan voting, there is currently a clear frontrunner: Phish. As of
One of the staple attributes of George Harrison’s music is the Indian influence embedded within it. “My Sweet Lord,” “Within
The Love You Make: An Insider’s Story of the Beatles The national bestseller that Newsday called “the most authoritative and
No, there never actually was a fifth member of The Beatles. Or was there? It’s been joked about for years
It took a lot to irk George Harrison. The moment he encountered the dhyana plane of Hindu mysticism and meditative
The Beatles in America: The Stories, the Scene, the Memories This is the definitive, fully illustrated account of the Beatles’
