Who Was Elvis Presley Named After?
The Name and Its Origin Elvis Aaron Presley, often referred to as the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” was an iconic American musician and cultural sensation whose impact on the […]
The Rarest Beatles Record Might Never Be Seen Again
The Rarest Beatles Record Might Never Be Seen Again In the annals of music history, few bands have left a mark as indelible as The Beatles. Their records have become […]
The Beatles: The Remarkable Journey of Four Iconic Musicians
The Remarkable Journey of Four Iconic Musicians The story of how The Beatles, one of the most influential and beloved bands in music history, came together is a tale of […]
Paul McCartney and George Harrison attend a Byrds recording session
The day after the Beatles’ 1965 North American tour ended, and prior to their evening flight back to England, Paul McCartney and George Harrison visited The Byrds in the recording […]
The Beatles Album John Lennon Said Was ‘Never Finished’
John Lennon had a problem with more than one Beatles album. He discussed it openly in the studio and, when the band broke up, in interviews. While he didn’t have […]
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 […]
Roy Orbison’s Cover of an Elvis Presley Song Was a Bigger Hit Than the Original
Roy Orbison’s Remarkable Triumph: Outshining Elvis Presley with a Cover Song In the world of rock ‘n’ roll, the names Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison are legendary. Both iconic musicians […]
Paul McCartney Shared How His 1st Wife Linda Freed Him of a ‘Bulls***’ Beatles Habit
Paul McCartney met his first wife, Linda Eastman, in 1967. He was still with The Beatles and would be for another few years, but his time with the band was […]
How Old Was Paul McCartney When He Wrote ‘Yesterday’?
Paul McCartney was surprisingly young when he penned The Beatles’ “Yesterday.” The tune’s lyrics are one display of The Beatles’ maturity as songwriters. Despite this, the hit originally had a […]
The Beatles Behaved Like a ‘Bunch of Schoolboys’ When George Martin Wasn’t Around
The Beatles began working with George Martin just before their careers took off. He guided their music and helped them grow as artists. He also kept them focused in the […]