“Years of regret”: The producer who thought he could’ve saved John Lennon
On December 9th, 1980, an uneasy David Bowie stepped out onto the stage at New York’s Booth Theatre. He was midway through the venue’s run of The Elephant Man. It […]
Why Paul McCartney thought Allen Klein was “a sort of demon”
With over 60 years in the music industry behind him, Paul McCartney has worked with a whole host of collaborators, for better or worse. Beyond his bandmates in The Beatles, […]
Rare Beatles vinyl with spelling error attracts worldwide bidders
A rare 1962 Beatles single has generated interest from bidders from across the world and could be sold for up to £9,000. The seven-inch vinyl single, one of only 250 […]
The “terrible” song Pete Townshend thought defined Paul McCartney
How do you define a songwriter as influential and important as Paul McCartney with just one song? A number of compositions from throughout The Beatles catalogue would certainly be in […]
Paul McCartney’s finest work with Wings, according to wife Linda
Although that famous Alan Partridge line was intended to outline the character’s Richard Madeley-esque trappings, it has since resonated with a new audience. It is now a commonly held belief […]
The song George Harrison found difficult to write: “I’m not too sure which way the lyric should go”
Songwriting isn’t always an exercise one can configure up out of nowhere. Even the most acclaimed artists suffer from writer’s block, which often involves giving themselves some space before they […]
Remember When: The Beatles’ Ill-Advised “Butcher Cover” Caused a Beef with Retailers
The Beatles did little to upset the apple cart and upend their pristine image in the early years of their career together. One of the first signs they were wearying […]
Paul McCartney Said Brian Epstein ‘Didn’t Like [Him] Too Much’ After He Grilled Him About Allen Klein
Before Allen Klein became a thorn in Paul McCartney’s side, the Beatle used him to question his manager, Brian Epstein. At the time, Klein managed The Rolling Stones, and The […]
John Lennon Hated the Idea of a Charity Concert With Mick Jagger (or Anybody Else)
John Lennon’s music has inspired many people to live better lives. That doesn’t mean he wanted to get onstage and do a charity concert with The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger. […]
What John Lennon Really Thought About George Harrison
John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles breakup feelings toward one another were famously tense, and what Lennon thought about George Harrison wasn’t much better. The two guitarists (along with McCartney) […]