Why John Lennon thought The Beatles sold out
To hear anyone say that The Beatles, the biggest band in musical history, were ever held back or even to dare to suggest that they “never improved” during their career is insane. But to hear it from the mouth of John Lennon himself? It feels like total delusion, but a delusion that provides a fascinating insight into his view on things and the moments in the group he liked best.For context, Lennon said all this in 1970, arguably the worst year for the members’ feelings about The Beatles. The split was underway, and it was messy. The same month that this interview was released, Paul McCartney sued his old bandmates to force a legal separation and dealt a blow that would kill the friendships, too. Everything was in tatters, so it’s understandable why Lennon would go on record with some less-than-celebratory comments about the group.
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