The Beatles song that saw Paul McCartney call the band “hacks”
The Beatles were acutely aware of their limitations as songwriters. John Lennon, Paul McCartney and the rest of the band made this clear on many occasions when they provided unique […]
John Lennon Said Fans ‘Missed the Whole Point’ When It Came to The Beatles Message
John Lennon was typically the most outspoken member of The Beatles. He made points his bandmates Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison would not express to the press. Lennon’s […]
Former Beatles Bandmate Stuart Sutcliffe Named Band After Another Rocker’s Band
The Beatles weren’t always The Beatles. John Lennon first led the band The Quarrymen. When he met Paul McCartney, the lineup that became The Beatles began to form. But it […]
The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones: Robert Plant Proposed Trading Paul McCartney to End the ‘Feud’ Between the Bands
Starting in the 1960s, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones became two of the biggest bands in the world. They dominated the rock charts, leading to speculation of a rivalry […]
The Beatles Song that Paul McCartney Would Say Is His Favorite ‘if Pushed’
Paul McCartney wrote and recorded many iconic songs with The Beatles. Picking a favorite song for him is like picking a favorite child. However, McCartney said that if he was […]
The Beatles Song That Holds the Guinness World Record for Most Advance Sales for a Single
The Beatles hold many records due to their immense popularity. Several of their singles and albums have records in sales, streams, and performances on the charts. The Beatles’ song “Can’t […]
2 Beatles Were ‘a Calming Influence’ on John Lennon, Historian Says
The Beatles included four main band members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. There were other important band mates before they settled on those four. A Beatles […]
A Guru Told John Lennon 1 Beatles Song Sounded Too Negative
John Lennon revealed one of The Beatles‘ songs was inspired by an issue he had with his first wife, Cynthia Lennon. Paul McCartney said the song had a “change-the-world theme.” […]
The Beatles (and Cynthia Lennon) Didn’t Know That Their Manager, Brian Epstein, Was Gay
Brian Epstein gave The Beatles “symbolic discipline,” according to Paul McCartney. He served as their manager for several years, even if most fans didn’t know he was gay until after […]
Paul McCartney Reveals the Moment He Knew The Beatles Were ‘Changing the World’
The Beatles are international cultural staples. People worldwide know their music and the iconic styles that made them incredibly popular during the 1960s. Today, the band’s worldwide influence can still […]