The life-changing moment John Paul Jones almost quit Led Zeppelin
Every member of Led Zeppelin was responsible for making them what they were. As much as people might like to argue that Jimmy Page was the mastermind behind the band…
How Saturday Night Live almost reunited The Beatles
The legendary late-night TV comedy show, Saturday Night Live, can boast a number of achievements during its long run as the only show to watch on Saturday night. That said,…
The ultimate guide to The Beatles: A 17-hour chronological playlist of 338 songs
The Beatles, a now-iconic group formed in 1960 and arguably one of the most influential bands of all time, Have written some of the greatest pop songs in history despite…
Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr reunite The Beatles back in 1994
We’re dipping int the Far Out Magazine vault to look back at a cherishable moment. A moment which saw three figures of the past reunite to acclaim and lament the…
The day John Lennon met Paul McCartney and The Beatles began
Dipping back into the Far Out Magazine vault we’re revisiting a pivotal moment history. Not only for two young guys from Liverpool named John and Paul, but for Merseyside, for…
Relive The Beatles iconic debut on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964
By 1964 Beatlemania was in full effect on both sides of the pond and it was already bubbling away before The Beatles made their now-iconic debut on The Ed Sullivan…
Another Rock Star Explained What The Beatles Rebelled Against
The Beatles were often seen as some of classic rock’s greatest rebels — but what were they rebelling against? Different fans will give different answers, but one of the other…
Anne Briggs: the forgotten folk hero who inspired the sound of Led Zeppelin
In the 1960s, the English folk scene was experiencing a transformation that saw many traditional Irish songs become repurposed, fragmented, and rearranged for then-modern audiences. The artists behind these reinventions…
Get lost in a 51-hour chronological playlist of The Rolling Stones entire discography
If there’s one way to spend a bank holiday in the sun then it’s getting down with The Rolling Stones. The band once famed for their debauched decadence may now…
Queen at Knebworth: the story of Freddie Mercury’s final concert
Most artists can only hope to finish on top. The music industry has always been known to be cruel to even the most dedicated artists of all time, and hardly…