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…
The Beatles Album Their Lawyers Worried Would Bring ‘Dozens of Lawsuits’
In 1967, The Beatles unveiled the cover for their album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. It featured the four Beatles in colorful uniforms, surrounded by a group of historical…
Why George Harrison Named His Last Album ‘Brainwashed’
George Harrison was rarely a provocateur, however, he called his final album Brainwashed. Accusing anyone of being brainwashed is pretty bold! One of George’s British Invasion peers explained the origin…
John Bonham once explained the difference between The Beatles and Led Zeppelin
The Beatles and Led Zeppelin have long been mentioned in the same breath, given that Led Zep knocked the Fab Four off their perch as the most exciting band in…
This Beatles ‘White Album’ Song Might Really Be About a Rock Star
The Beatles wrote many songs about themselves but they rarely wrote about other rock stars. One of the songs from The Beatles’ The White Album is reportedly a lighthearted spoof…
Who wrote ‘Something’ by The Beatles?
Widely considered one of their greatest love songs, ‘Something’ by The Beatles has garnered its fair share of admirers, including pop music royalty. The song has been covered dozens of…
The moment John Lennon asked Eric Clapton to replace George Harrison in The Beatles
The intertwining paths of Eric Clapton and The Beatles stand as a testament to the personal relationship between two undisputed musical giants. As the electrifying – albeit problematic – lead…
The two Oasis songs inspired by George Harrison
The Manchester Bitpop sensation Oasis soared to the full height of national acclaim after debuting their anthemic, uncompromising sound in 1994. Led by Noel and Liam Gallagher, the band enjoyed…
Why The Beatles thanked the inventor of the sewing machine at the end of ‘Help!’
As part of their plan to conquer the world, it was inevitable that The Beatles would set their sights on cinema, although they hardly went about it in a typical…