The Beatles Today in Beatles History

By 1967, The Beatles were at the height of their cultural power, uniting the world with their broadcast performance of “All You Need Is Love” to an estimated 200 million viewers. Among the millions watching was a teenage Peter Gabriel, who had just turned 17. For Gabriel, the event was …

By the late 1960s, Nina Simone and The Beatles were both global cultural figures — but their journeys could not have been more different. Simone began her career in the mid-1950s, performing jazz and blues covers in segregated clubs, often for little pay, while battling systemic racism at every turn. …

Few rivalries in rock history have endured like the debate over The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones. Fans, critics, and musicians have spent decades comparing the two cultural giants. But when it came to Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister, there was no contest: The Stones were “shit” compared to the Fab …

Few modern drummers have achieved the legendary status of Dave Grohl. As the powerhouse behind Nirvana and the frontman of Foo Fighters, Grohl is celebrated both as a performer and songwriter. His thunderous energy behind the drum kit has made him one of the most recognizable drummers in rock history. …

Throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin stood as two of the most influential forces in rock history. The Beatles had revolutionized music with their innovative songwriting, studio experimentation, and cultural impact. Yet by the early 1970s, Led Zeppelin had risen to eclipse them in …

For millions of fans, Tom Petty remains one of the quintessential American rockers—a songwriter who bridged heartfelt honesty with timeless rock melodies. But even Petty, frontman of The Heartbreakers, had his own heroes growing up. Before Petty became an icon in his own right, he was just a kid in …

British rock legend Jeff Lynne, best known as the mastermind behind Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), recently reflected on the unforgettable day he first met The Beatles. Long before becoming a celebrated producer and collaborator with music icons such as George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and even Paul …

When it comes to drumming in The Beatles, Ringo Starr’s reputation has often been clouded by one of rock’s most famous — and false — quotes: “He isn’t even the best drummer in The Beatles.” Attributed to either John Lennon or Paul McCartney, the quip actually came from British comedian …

In 1968, The Beatles released one of their most politically charged songs, Revolution. Written primarily by John Lennon, the track reflected his thoughts on activism, non-violence, and the turbulence of the late 1960s. What many don’t realize is that the song sparked a direct musical response from Nina Simone, one …

When Kiss frontman and bassist Gene Simmons first laid eyes on The Beatles as a young boy, he had no idea that the encounter would spark a lifelong passion for music — and eventually lead him to name one Beatles album as the defining influence of his career. Simmons’ introduction …