Beatles

SOUTHWEST HARBOR, MAINE — This weekend, the walls of Cygnet Gallery come alive with rarely-seen candid photographs of John Lennon, captured through the lens of someone who knew him best — May Pang, his former romantic partner. “This is our 72nd stop in the U.S. over the past two years,” …

After The Beatles disbanded in 1970, each member pursued highly successful solo careers—but the question on everyone’s mind for years remained the same: Would the Beatles ever reunite? For a decade after their breakup, fans and media alike constantly speculated about a reunion. While the members offered vague or dismissive …

The myth that The Beatles weren’t a live band continues to linger in music lore. But the numbers tell a different story. Before calling it quits on touring in 1966, the Fab Four played a staggering 1,487 shows—only 690 fewer than The Rolling Stones, who’ve been performing for decades longer. …

Though Paul McCartney has spent over six decades as one of the most iconic musicians in history, his filmography is surprisingly modest. While he’s appeared in several legendary Beatles films, his solo cinematic ventures have been rare but fascinating. Whether portraying himself or diving into eccentric cameos, McCartney always brings …

As the music world continues to mourn the passing of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, heartfelt tributes have poured in from fellow musicians, fans, and collaborators around the globe. One particularly emotional message came from Zak Starkey, son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, who revealed that he once had the chance …

Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness and iconic frontman of Black Sabbath, once shared the one song he wanted played at his funeral—and it wasn’t one of his own. The rock legend revealed that the only track he’d request for his farewell would be The Beatles’ haunting masterpiece, “A Day …

Backstage at Bournemouth’s Gaumont Theatre today in 1964. Beforehand, The Beatles had been trapped outside with a bunch of maniacal teens who the venue’s management had tried to divert by posting most police outside the main emergency exit. This had left the lower emergency exit clear to admit the band …

In a 1990 Guitar Player interview, Paul casually dropped three tricks the Beatles used that set them apart from other bands. And while some of it may sound technical, it really comes down to feel, instinct, and a willingness to break the rules. 1. Go Obscure (on Purpose) The Beatles …

Now listen—when folks talk fashion, they talk red carpets and stylists. But John? John wore his past. And baby, it wore well. You see them famous round glasses? That was his tribute to a working-class kid with bad vision who still wanted to see the world clearly. That scruffy mop …

“Eleanor Rigby”: A Beatles Song with No Beatles on It — and No Hope in Sight? “Ah, look at all the lonely people…” From its opening line, Eleanor Rigby hit like a thunderclap in 1966. No love story. No guitars. No hope of escape. Just strings. Death. Isolation. And a …