Of all the songs that the BBC banned during the heyday of The Beatles, this particular ban is the most understandable. At the very least, it’s understandable in the context […]
For all of the accolades brought their way, The Beatles never presented themselves as egotistical maniacs. Compared to every other artist that seems to have their head expand to twice […]
Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s relationship did not end on ideal terms. While they had moved past the vitriol of the late 1960s and early 1970s, they never quite reached […]
Alistair Taylor was the assistant to Beatles manager Brian Epstein and a “fixer” for John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. He continued his work with the band […]
Songwriting is a true art form and remains one of the few creative industries safeguarded against artificial intelligence. No amount of technology can rival the ethereal creativity of the human […]
Despite its prominent use of brass bands and classical orchestration, The Beatles’ eighth studio album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band kicks off with a blistering guitar lick that immediately […]
From “I Am The Walrus” to “Come Together”, quite a few of The Beatles’ biggest hits were banned by the BBC. Whether it came down to explicit lyrics or the […]
Given his track record, it doesn’t feel like anything should phase Paul McCartney anymore. He has been through more generations of music history than anyone, and his ability to craft […]
Some of the best songs in the world tend to fall out of the sky. One day, you’re sitting there with an acoustic guitar, and it’s almost like some otherworldly […]
The relationship between The Beatles and Yoko Ono is one of the most fabled in music history. Ever since the Fab Four disbanded in 1970, rumours have swirled surrounding John […]