Few bands in history have influenced as many musicians as The Beatles. Their groundbreaking work in the 1960s inspired entire generations to pick up guitars, form bands, and explore songwriting. One of those musicians was Sting, the frontman and bassist of The Police, who openly admits that without The Beatles, …
Read More »Ringo Starr Reveals His Favourite Taylor Swift Song – A Surprising Choice
When you think of The Beatles and Taylor Swift, they might not be names you’d normally place in the same conversation. Yet, music has a way of bridging generations, and even one of the most iconic rock drummers of all time, Ringo Starr, has openly declared himself a Taylor Swift …
Read More »Why Eric Clapton Called The Beatles “Odd” After Seeing Them Live
Eric Clapton, one of the greatest guitarists in rock history, had a complicated relationship with The Beatles during the 1960s. Despite his close ties with George Harrison and his later contribution to While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Clapton once admitted that he initially found The Beatles “odd.” His first live …
Read More »Today in Beatles History: August 29 – Landmark Concerts, Recordings, and Historic Moments
Every day in Beatles history holds a story that shaped the legacy of the greatest band of all time. August 29 is one of those days where multiple milestones occurred, spanning from the Quarrymen’s earliest performances to The Beatles’ very last live concert. Let’s take a journey through Beatles history …
Read More »The Reason Why Ringo Starr Evicted Jimi Hendrix from His London Apartment
The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix remain two of the most iconic forces in music history. While their paths often intertwined musically and socially, one lesser-known story involves a short-lived housing arrangement between Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. In 1966, Starr began renting out the basement flat …
Read More »Tom Petty on the Day John Lennon Was Killed: “It fucked me up”
Few moments in music history shook the world like the death of John Lennon on December 8th, 1980. Shot outside his New York apartment by Mark David Chapman, the former Beatle’s passing sent shockwaves across the globe. For millions, it was one of those tragic events that etched itself in …
Read More »5 Rap Songs Inspired by The Beatles: From Samples to Lyrical Tributes
“Larry, people will still be listening to their music in the year 2000 – mark that down.” — Brian Epstein, The Beatles’ manager. Decades later, Brian Epstein’s prediction still rings true. The Beatles remain one of the most influential bands in music history, and their creative impact stretches far beyond …
Read More »How The Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus” Became the Song That Closed the Book on Oasis
Few bands in British rock history have embodied both brilliance and chaos as vividly as Oasis. Their meteoric rise in the 1990s defined the Britpop era, and their feuding frontmen, brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, became notorious for explosive arguments, legendary one-liners, and a rock ’n’ roll attitude that both …
Read More »When Lynyrd Skynyrd Crossed Paths with John Lennon in a Los Angeles Studio
In the world of rock history, there are moments that sound almost too surreal to be true. One such unlikely meeting took place in the mid-1970s, when legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd unexpectedly encountered John Lennon in a Los Angeles recording studio. On the surface, the pairing seemed worlds …
Read More »Ringo Starr Reflects on Kurt Cobain’s Legacy and the Dark Side of Fame
As one of the four Beatles, Ringo Starr lived through the frenzy of Beatlemania and saw firsthand how fame could both elevate and destroy an artist. Decades later, the legendary drummer reflected on another musician whose complicated relationship with stardom defined his career and ultimately his tragic fate: Kurt Cobain, …
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