Beatles

For over five decades, The Beatles’ music — and the solo work that followed — has influenced nearly every major rock musician in some way. From their early mop-top days to their psychedelic innovations, Paul McCartney and John Lennon redefined songwriting and reshaped the sound of Western culture. Joe Elliott, …

John Lennon was never known for holding back. Whether criticizing his own Beatles songs or taking shots at fellow musicians, the outspoken “Intellectual Beatle” was quick to voice his opinions. But one of his most publicized clashes in the 1970s came with an unlikely rival: Todd Rundgren, the multi-instrumentalist and …

The late George Michael, remembered as one of the most iconic pop stars of his generation, never shied away from expressing his admiration for The Beatles. Known for his authenticity, soul-stirring ballads like “Careless Whisper”, and electrifying performances as both a solo artist and member of Wham!, Michael carried a …

When The Beatles burst onto the music scene in the early 1960s, they changed the course of popular music forever. Beatlemania swept across the world, turning John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr into global icons who were admired with an intensity rarely seen in music history. For …

Few artists in popular music history have had as much cultural weight as Frank Sinatra and The Beatles. Both shaped entire generations, but when their legacies briefly overlapped in the 1960s, the old guard wasn’t always impressed with the new wave. At the height of Beatlemania, while John Lennon, Paul …

By 1966, The Beatles were at the height of Beatlemania, but the frenzy surrounding the band was beginning to take its toll. Endless touring, deafening crowds, and growing controversy—sparked in part by John Lennon’s infamous remark that the band was “more popular than Jesus”—created an atmosphere where even the group …

When it comes to songwriting, Bob Dylan is one of the most prolific and enigmatic figures in music history. During the 1960s, Dylan’s creativity seemed unstoppable—songs poured out of him so rapidly that some slipped into obscurity, forgotten in notebooks or casually handed over to friends. He gifted tracks to …

Few names in rock history carry as much weight as Ritchie Blackmore, the legendary guitarist behind Deep Purple and Rainbow. Known for his pioneering role in shaping hard rock and heavy metal, Blackmore has never been shy about sharing his admiration for fellow musicians. While he often praised guitar heroes …

Few artists had as profound an impact on The Beatles as Elvis Presley. Often credited as the spark that ignited the band’s passion for rock and roll, Presley helped transform the young Liverpool musicians from scrappy teens into revolutionary artists. John Lennon famously said: “Without Elvis, there would be no …

For rock musicians, the spotlight often belongs to the frontman, the figure who commands the stage and captivates audiences. While Queen’s Freddie Mercury redefined what it meant to be a frontman, guitarist Brian May has repeatedly highlighted the artist he considered the ultimate bandleader: John Lennon. Before Mercury joined Queen, …