Why Paul McCartney Wrote ‘Hey Jude’ for Julian Lennon
One of The Beatles’ greatest hits, Hey Jude, was originally written by Paul McCartney as a comforting message to John Lennon’s young son, Julian, during his parents’ divorce in 1968.…
Paul McCartney Celebrates Grandson Elliot’s NYU Graduation
Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney, 82, proudly attended his grandson Elliot Donald’s graduation from New York University this week. The 22-year-old completed his degree at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized…
The Enduring Mystery of The Beatles: How Did They Do It?
More than 50 years after their breakup, The Beatles remain one of history’s greatest musical enigmas. How did four young musicians from Liverpool create a catalog so revolutionary that it…
The Beatles Quadrilogy Announces Stellar Writing Team Including ‘Wolf Hall’ Scribe
Sony’s ambitious The Beatles—A Four Film Cinematic Event (dubbed the Beatles Quadrilogy) has secured an impressive writing team. Joining director Sam Mendes are acclaimed scribes Jack Thorne (Harry Potter &…
The Beatles’ Secret Jazz Session: The Night They Jammed with Miles Davis
In 1967, at the height of Sgt. Pepper’s mania, The Beatles crossed paths with jazz legend Miles Davis in a New York recording studio—and an impromptu jam session nearly happened.…
Paul McCartney Recalls Rare Beatles Disagreement in 1969
In 1969, The Beatles faced a pivotal moment when Paul McCartney found himself outvoted by John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr over the hiring of manager Allen Klein. After…
The Beatles: Four Lads Who Rewrote Music History
In just eight years, four working-class boys from Liverpool didn’t just make music—they transformed it entirely. The Beatles’ journey from local dive bars to global phenomenon represents perhaps the most…
Kurt Cobain: The Reluctant Revolutionary Who Changed Everything
Kurt Cobain never wanted to be a cultural icon, yet his brief musical career permanently altered the landscape of not just rock music, but how artists express themselves across all…
When Led Zeppelin Stopped Speaking: The 1977 Tour That Changed Everything
In a rare interview, Jimmy Page has revealed shocking details about Led Zeppelin’s chaotic 1977 U.S. tour—including the night the band almost broke up during recording sessions for In Through…
“Saviour of the Universe”: how the nerdiness of Queen defined the band
“Saviour of the Universe”: how the nerdiness of Queen defined the band I can imagine that, for some, the Queen jukebox musical ‘We Will Rock You’ was an unforgivable sellout…