Was John Lennon a good guitarist?
It’s impossible to overstate the impact that The Beatles had on rock and roll music. After the original sounds of Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and Roy Orbison came along, these […]
John Lennon – ‘Plastic Ono Band’
After stepping off the roller coaster that was The Beatles’ career, John Lennon was in a frail state of mind. Having been one of the most famous people on the […]
Paul McCartney claims John Lennon had a “really tragic life”
Speaking to Conan O’Brien at Tribeca Festival, Paul McCartney reflected on his time with The Beatles while discussing his new photo book, 1964: Eyes of the Storm. During the conversation, […]
John Lennon Thought an Album Caused His Son to Gain Weight
John Lennon patted himself on the back for taking care of his son, Sean Ono Lennon. However, the “Instant Karma!” star felt one of his albums caused Sean to gain […]
John Lennon Wrote The Beatles’ ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ During a ‘Blank Period’ in His Life
The Beatles‘ “Strawberry Fields Forever” is John Lennon’s masterpiece. The Beatle had a hard time remembering the sequence of events that led him to write it. Fascinatingly, Paul McCartney said […]
Ringo Starr Didn’t Know About John Lennon’s Marriage Because They Worried He Couldn’t Keep a Secret
Ringo Starr joined The Beatles in 1962, several years into John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison’s musical collaboration. While he fit in with them well, he was still initially […]
How many Beatles songs did George Martin produce?
Given that his undeniable influence can be heard throughout The Beatle‘s discography, it’s hardly a surprise that George Martin is often dubbed the fifth Beatles member. After years of working […]
The Beatles song that made John Lennon realise he was “already cosmic”
Amidst the significant social upheaval of the 1960s, the era was also marked by madcap and outlandish antics among its most prominent musicians. The Beatles, in particular, stood out as […]
Paul McCartney claims Johnny Cash was his inspiration for starting Wings
To coincide with the re-release of Wings’ seminal album Band On The Run on February 2nd, Paul McCartney has revealed how Johnny Cash inspired him to form the band. , […]
The Beatles song inspired by Nat King Cole
Paul McCartney has always worn his influences on his sleeve and is typically an open book on the subject. While he vehemently denied Nat King Cole played a part in […]