Who wrote ‘Hey Jude’ by The Beatles?
Over a brief span in the 1960s, The Beatles achieved a musical dominance like no other. They released their debut single in 1962, and when they announced that they were […]
The Beatles’ last song makes history: it reaches number 1 in the United Kingdom
Together and separately, the Beatles have always had a talent for surprising. On November 2, one of the most anticipated releases in its long event-filled history arrived. Now And Then […]
The Beatles Release ‘Now and Then,’ the Band’s ‘Final Song’ That’s Been 45 Years in the Making
For the first time since 1996, fans are able to let new music from the Beatles into their hearts. On Thursday, what’s being called the final Beatles song, “Now and […]
Why Activists Heard John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ Before Everyone Else
John Lennon‘s “Imagine” has plenty of social themes. John played “Imagine” for a pair of communist activists before the rest of the world got to hear it. Subsequently, one of […]
The Rolling Stones announce ‘Hackney Diamonds’ live album
The Rolling Stones have announced a companion live album to their latest full-length, ‘Hackney Diamonds’. The live tracks were recorded at the band’s surprise gig in New York’s Racket club […]
John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ Sounds a Lot Like Another 1 of His Hit Songs
John Lennon‘s “Imagine” (1971) is his most famous ballad — but it wasn’t his last. One of his later ballads has a lot in common with “Imagine” musically. However, the […]
Ringo Starr Shared How His Beatles Bandmates ‘Ruined’ His Career
While all of The Beatles wrote at least one song for the group, Ringo Starr did not write much of what he sang. Instead, his bandmates wrote songs they thought […]
Freddie Mercury’s private collection goes on show in UK
From fanciful costumes and working drafts of Bohemian Rhapsody to ashtrays and art, hundreds of items Freddie Mercury owned go on show in Britain on Friday before being sold next […]
The Cover Uncovered: A peek behind the artwork of Pink Floyd album ‘Dark Side of the Moon’
Born of spontaneity, uncertainty, and the pressures of life, Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd’s eighth studio album, was released in 1973 by Harvest Records. The songs from the […]
Watch Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett’s first-ever acid trip
Roger Keith ‘Syd’ Barrett, the co-founder of Pink Floyd, was a pioneering artist whose experimental techniques have inspired countless musicians. However, the singer’s penchant for progressive drugs would ultimately be […]