John Lennon Left a Room Full of Stars ‘Speechless’ With His Cover of an Old Pop Song
When John Lennon recorded in the early 1970s, he sometimes didn't even sing a single song. One night, though, he astonished a crowd.
John Lennon’s ‘Rock Bottom’ Was Like a Scene Out of ‘The Exorcist,’ Said a Friend
John Lennon's "lost weekend" was a chaotic 18 months in the musician's life. His friend recalled the horrifying night Lennon ...
'Greatest' Beatles song showed Paul McCartney and John Lennon they couldn't 'dominate' any more
The vast majority of The Beatles' songs were written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, with them jointly credited to ...
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“My piano teacher said I didn’t have an ounce of talent”
Multi award-winning songwriter Tony Macaulay will be conferred honorary Doctor of Music at the University of Sussex winter ...
“I nearly took the word out”: The one John Lennon lyric he wanted to change
John Lennon always had a way with words, but he felt that this tune had one word he wished he could have taken out in the ...
Released weeks before his murder, John Lennon’s final album paired him with some of the era’s finest session guitarists
Hesitant to step back into the spotlight but powered by renewed creative energy, the former Beatle joined forces with Earl Slick, Hugh McCracken, and – though their collaborations weren't released for ...
John Lennon Believed a Beatles Reunion Was ‘Quite Possible’
The Beatles never reunited before John Lennon's death. During his lifetime, though, he thought a band reunion was possible.
John Lennon Liked 1 Awful Paul McCartney Song
John Lennon liked a goofy Paul McCartney song from the early 1980s. It’s not clear which version of the track John liked.
Billy J. Kramer preserves his own British Invasion while commenting on Beatles-connected past
Being part of manager Brian Epstein’s star stable certainly didn’t hurt either. He also had the services of Beatles producer George Martin. To be sure, it was Lennon who suggested that Kramer, born ...
How National City’s Rosie Hamlin, 15, Made ‘Angel Baby’ a Hit, Chicano Anthem
Rosie was one of the most important Chicanas ever,” Herman Baca said. “She was a pioneer. She was a source of pride and inspiration.” ...
50 Years Later: How 1975’s No. 1 albums hold up after a half-century
The year 1975 was a very good one for Elton John and Chicago. It was pretty good as well for artists from Olivia Newton-John ...
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The Cosmic Beatles Lyric That Emerged From a Spousal Argument
We know Yoko Ono inspired plenty of John Lennon's songs, both with The Beatles and when he went solo. Although she doesn't ...