“Fuck a pig, it’s Paul!”: The song John Lennon became obsessed with
It was going to take a long time before John Lennon and Paul McCartney could truly make up after The Beatles split. They were far from enemies behind the scenes, […]
‘Temporary Secretary’: the best “worst” song of Paul McCartney’s career
Every artist is usually going to want to make the most accessible song they can whenever they make a record. Although some of the greatest acts in the world have […]
The Beatles song that invented Jimi Hendrix, according to George Harrison
Every artist is going to want to try something that no one has ever done before. While it’s easy to just come up with a handful of chords and get […]
The Story Behind “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles and How a Conversation Between Paul McCartney and “Mr. Fixit” Led to the Song
Alistair Taylor was there when it happened. He accompanied Brian Epstein to the Cavern Club on November 9, 1961, to see four young boys dressed in black leather as they […]
Ringo Starr Was the Only Beatle Who ‘Never, Ever Bothered’ the Band’s Fixer With His Problems
Due to the enormity of their success in The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr had an entire staff of people to support them. One of […]
The Britpop Band That the Beatles’ George Harrison Famously Beefed With
No musician is immune to the occasional beef with another musician. Though, we’d have to say George Harrison of The Beatles’s “beef” with the brothers behind Oasis was a little […]
Can The Beatles Break Their Losing Streak At The Grammys?
The Beatles are one of the most respected and celebrated groups in music history. That said, they are actually somewhat under-awarded, compared to the place they hold in the minds […]
Revisiting ‘The Cooler’: Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney’s experimental film
It is a well-known fact that former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr had a penchant for acting. He’s starred in a string of films, including Candy, The Magic Christian, 200 Motels […]
The Rolling Stones song Keith Richards thought sounded better live
Even now, with the band members in their 80s, The Rolling Stones remain a must-see live band. Worldwide, fans clamber at the chance to see the iconic troupe perform their […]
The Only Guitarist Paul McCartney Considers Better Than Eddie Van Halen
Ever wondered who your favorite guitarist’s favorite guitarist is? Many of the greats have been tight-lipped about their personal inspirations, while others have been pretty forthright about the musicians they […]