How one lyric almost caused System of a Down to break-up
System of a Down are one of the most passionate bands on the planet. Heavy, politicised and fuelled by the fury of Generation X, in terms of alternative metal, you […]
The Beatles’ ‘Eleanor Rigby’ Was Almost Called ‘Daisy Hawkins’
Paul McCartney said The Beatles‘ “Eleanor Rigby” was almost called “Daisy Hawkins.” Subsequently, the unused title inspired another song by a different band. Paul compared the name Eleanor Rigby to […]
The Beatles’ 1st Manager Thought the Band Was ‘Crappy’
Brian Epstein is the manager who led The Beatles through Beatlemania, but he wasn’t the first person to work with the band. Before Epstein, there was Allan Williams, who helped […]
John Lennon Said Jingles Sound Like The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
In the early 1970s, John Lennon said jingles sounded like The Beatles’ Revolver. In addition, he revealed what he thought about advertising. Notably, Revolver produced three hits in the United […]
George Harrison Said 1 Person’s Work With The Beatles Was the ‘Biggest Disaster of All Time’: ‘Didn’t Have a Clue What He Was Doing’
In the late 1960s, George Martin, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison, among others, began voicing their concerns about someone working with The Beatles. “Magic” Alex Mardas was one of Apple […]
John Lennon ‘Went Ballistic’ on Paul McCartney When Recording ‘The White Album’ — Here’s Why
By the time The Beatles recorded The White Album, the band was already becoming quite fractured personally and professionally. It was 1968, and the band’s most ambitious effort was the […]
Elvis Presley Was Reportedly A Germaphobe Who Traveled with his Own Set of Silverware
Elvis Presley had many particular quirks regarding his food and personal space. Presley was very worried about becoming ill and was reportedly a germaphobe. He feared catching other people’s bacteria […]
The Rolling Stones hit the reset button on ‘Sweet Sounds of Heaven’
In anticipation of their new studio album Hackney Diamonds, The Rolling Stones have shared their latest single, the Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder collaboration ‘Sweet Sounds of Heaven’. After the […]
Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, dies aged 54
American singer Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Priscilla and Elvis Presley, passed away on Thursday, January 12th, at the age of 54. According to the latest reports, Presley was […]
Why Paul Simon Felt Simon & Garfunkel’s Breakup Wasn’t Like The Beatles’ Breakup
The Beatles released their final album, Let It Be, in 1970, the same year Simon & Garfunkel released their final album, Bridge Over Troubled Water. Paul Simon himself felt The […]