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Month: April 2025

George Harrison Used to Cower Away From a High and Ranting John Lennon

While The Beatles went to Germany, George Harrison spent multiple nights trying to avoid John Lennon’s attention. The band prepared for their performances by drinking beer and taking stimulants. The combination made Lennon aggressive, and he often started looking for a fight. Some nights, Harrison would pretend he was asleep to avoid Lennon’s attention. George […]

What was the last song George Harrison recorded before his death?

In just 58 years, George Harrison packed in a lot. As one-quarter of The Beatles and a seismic solo artist in his own right, he left no stone unturned when it came to showing his musicianship and songwriting skills to the world and is rightly considered among the best to ever grace the airwaves as […]

The Beatles Prevented a John Lennon Song From Becoming a No. 1 Hit

The Beatles practically owned the charts in the 1960s. They had 20 No. 1 hit singles and several No. 1 albums. Since the Fab Four were constantly at the top, it blocked other acts from reaching the summit. The Beatles even prevented a cover of a John Lennon song from becoming a No. 1 single […]

Paul McCartney Often Imagines What John Lennon Would Say When He’s Writing a Song

When The Beatles disbanded in 1970, Paul McCartney was worried about his career without his longtime songwriting partner, John Lennon. After Lennon died in 1980, McCartney knew there was a creative part of him he would never get back. While McCartney is an excellent songwriter solo, he often imagines what Lennon would think while writing […]

What John Lennon Thought of Paul McCartney’s Band Wings

John Lennon revealed what he thought of Paul McCartney’s band, Wings, as well as a specific song by the band. He also explained what his relationship with Paul was like after The Beatles broke up. Paul also discussed his opinion on Wings and how they have been compared to the Fab Four. John Lennon explained […]

George Harrison Said John Lennon ‘Overdid’ It in Front of the Royal Family

In 1963, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr played the Royal Variety Show, one of their most stressful shows to date. Their popularity was on the rise and, suddenly, they found themselves performing for a large, wealthy audience. Lennon channeled his nerves into joking with the audience. Harrison rolled his eyes at […]

John Lennon Said Paul McCartney and George Harrison Were Too ‘Prudish’

When John Lennon released the album Two Virgins in 1968, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr were politely shocked. While they tried not to get caught up in the public outcry over the album cover — which featured full frontal nudity from Lennon and Yoko Ono — they didn’t approve of it. Lennon said […]

John Lennon’s heartbreaking biggest fear, according to Paul McCartney

With his songwriting, John Lennon had a vessel to express his deepest emotions, which he could not do in everyday life. When he picked up a pen, all of the facades he typically had to hide behind in his ordinary existence dissipated, and Lennon could convey his true feelings. Although he often wore a protective […]