The Beatles – ‘Rubber Soul’
In 1965, The Beatles were the biggest band on the planet. With five albums, multiple films and even a cartoon under their belt, Beatlemania was in full swing, allowing the […]
1 Paul McCartney Song Sold 100,000 Copies a Day
Paul McCartney said one of his Wings songs sold 100,000 copies a day. He contrasted this with record sales in the modern music industry. While the tune in question was […]
Paul McCartney Liked When John Lennon Mocked Him While They Recorded The Beatles’ ‘I Saw Her Standing There’
Paul McCartney fondly remembered a John Lennon quip from the recording of The Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There.” The joke showed off John’s vulgar side. Later, Paul said “I […]
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 […]
Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg leaves the group
Shock metal pioneers Slipknot have announced that they have parted ways with their drummer, Jay Weinberg, after nearly a decade. In their statement breaking the news, the band called it […]
The guitarist Keith Richards called “a fucking craftsman”
Not long after The Beatles broke through with their first two hit albums of 1963, a talented rhythm and blues covers band named The Rolling Stones sprouted up in the […]
Radiohead producer Paul Kolderie compares Thom Yorke and Kurt Cobain
Few names are more revered in alternative scenes than Thom Yorke and Kurt Cobain. The Nirvana frontman changed the course of rock music forever by finding commercial success with anti-establishment […]
The Beatles song Paul McCartney wrote about stalkers that brought ‘Jesus’ to his door
It’s fair to say that out of all the records The Beatles produced, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is the favourite of Paul McCartney—largely because he said the very […]
Remembering the first Beatles solo album, George Harrison’s ‘Wonderwall’
Today marks 52 years since George Harrison gave the world the first-ever taste of a solo album by a member of The Beatles when his soundtrack for the film Wonderwall […]
Wonderful colour photographs of The Beatles’ iconic rooftop concert, 1969
The Beatles’ rooftop concert, a momentous occasion which marked the final public performance of the band prior to their split, is still regarded as one of the most memorable events […]