The Beatles had a public reputation for their charm, but they could be incredibly unpleasant to those they disliked. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr were a […]
George Harrison and Paul Simon shared a true friendship that lasted decades right up until the Beatle’s tragic death. Together, they famously shared the stage on Saturday Night Live in […]
Although rarely exploring it within their own incredible body of work, The Beatles always held a healthy appreciation for the sweet sound of soul music. Drummer Ringo Starr was particularly […]
During his time with The Beatles and afterward, John Lennon wrote many love songs. John wrote one of these songs to all women, and one woman in particular. While discussing […]
John Lennon will always be associated with LSD. Some of that association was warranted. However, John decried the notion that LSD inspired one of his songs. John Lennon preferred LSD […]
In the early nineties, there was one former member of The Beatles that was breaking out from the shadow of one of the most famous bands the world has ever […]
When considering the evolution of The Beatles, a distinctive change in the air arrived when it came to Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The shifting spirit and style of […]
In the Beatles’ earliest concerts, they played for crowds who seemed to be out for blood. Their audiences picked fights with staff at the venues, brawled with one another, and […]
One of The Beatles‘ songs feels like it’s about a drug that isn’t generally associated with the band: cocaine. John Lennon dismissed this interpretation. He also dismissed cocaine. John Lennon […]
The Beatles‘ John Lennon took well-known contrarian opinions on politics and religion, particularly Christianity. He also took a contrarian opinion on human evolution. He had plenty to say about why […]