The Beatles Today in Beatles History

After the breakup of The Beatles in 1970, Paul McCartney and John Lennon each set off on their solo paths—but those journeys didn’t always unfold in harmony. According to longtime Lennon confidant Elliot Mintz, Lennon’s admiration for McCartney was accompanied by deep jealousy in the mid-1970s, when Paul’s band Wings …

Ringo Starr is widely regarded as the most easygoing of the Fab Four. Unlike the explosive feuds that erupted between John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison in the Beatles’ final days, Ringo mostly stayed above the fray. But even the ever-affable drummer had his limits—and at least once, he …

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 …

Dear Paul, Since we have “opened up” George’s old home in Speke about 3 years ago, we have always thought that it would be brilliant if you were to come by the house for a nice visit. And many times we have heard from different guests and fans that have …