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When you think of Billy Idol, images of spiky blonde hair, snarling vocals, and punk-fueled anthems like Rebel Yell or White Wedding come to mind. Given his ties to the Sex Pistols and the late-1970s punk explosion, one might assume his biggest inspirations came from Sid Vicious or Johnny Rotten. …

For decades, The Beatles have been hailed as one of the most influential bands in history, credited with reshaping modern music and redefining popular culture in the 1960s. However, not everyone has shared this sentiment. While millions of fans and countless musicians continue to celebrate the Fab Four, legendary singer-songwriter …

Rock legend Alice Cooper has claimed that the only reason fans never witnessed a Beatles reunion was the tragic death of John Lennon in 1980. In a revealing interview with Ohio radio station QFM96, Cooper spoke about his close friendship with Lennon during the 1970s and insisted that the Fab …

Legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has once again spoken candidly about the band’s long-standing connection with The Beatles, saying that John Lennon and George Harrison could have “fitted perfectly” into the Stones if history had taken a different turn. In a new interview with The Telegraph, Richards reflected on …

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 …

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 …

Even decades after The Beatles transformed the music world, Ringo Starr remains as passionate about music as ever. While he is often remembered as the steady, smiling drummer of the Fab Four, Starr’s love for music extends far beyond rhythm and percussion — it’s about the song as a whole. …

Sir Paul McCartney, one of the most celebrated musicians in history, has spent over six decades crafting some of the world’s most beloved songs. While he is best known as one-half of The Beatles’ legendary Lennon–McCartney songwriting partnership, his musical influences stretch far beyond his own band. Recently, McCartney opened …

When fans think about The Beatles breaking up, they often picture dramatic boardroom disputes, Yoko Ono’s presence in the studio, or legal battles over Apple Corps. But sometimes, the straw that breaks the camel’s back is much smaller — and, in the case of the world’s most famous band, it …

When The Beatles rose to international fame in the early 1960s, their groundbreaking success changed the music industry overnight — and it didn’t take long for others to follow in their footsteps. But not every band earned John Lennon’s admiration. In fact, The Beatles co-founder once called out The Rolling …