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The Beatles album John Lennon used to bash America: “It’s as relevant as Vietnam”

For anyone in The Beatles’ generation, cracking America was the one indicator of success. The whole point of them making rock and roll was to imitate the legends that they had heard from teh bread basket of America, and even when they were working on their first singles, Brian Epstein vowed to not take the […]

Roger Waters’ five favourite songwriters of all time: “A truth in everything that he’s done”

Roger Waters doesn’t often share the details of specific music that makes him move, so when he does praise a fellow artist, it is usually a creative that the Pink Floyd man truly admires. In fact, it’s not very often that Waters shares much positive at all. So, you can bet your bottom dollar that […]

The Led Zeppelin song that became Nancy Wilson’s “blueprint”

If you’re going through a hard time in your life and don’t know why bad things seem to keep happening to you, just remember that everything happens for a reason. What? You don’t believe me? You think that’s just something people tell themselves in order to get through difficult moments? Well then, may I please […]

The final time John Lennon performed a song by The Beatles: “I wrote it with John”

Though he had spent much of his formative years as an adult bathed in the spotlight, the latter years of John Lennon‘s life saw him hide away from the stage. Even when he was ploughing away in the studio, the idea of touring around the world was never something that appealed. With that, the poignancy […]

Not Banned, But Silenced: How George Harrison Fought to Be Heard in the Shadow of Lennon-McCartney

It’s painful to say as a fan, but yes — George Harrison’s songwriting was often sidelined within The Beatles, especially during their peak years. While “banned” might be too strong a word, George was routinely discouraged, underappreciated, and left fighting for space alongside the Lennon-McCartney juggernaut. In the early days, George wasn’t writing much, so […]

Roger Waters’ Brutal Confession: ‘They Still Don’t Know Who I Am ?

Roger Waters, the iconic co-founder and former bassist of Pink Floyd, has never been shy about expressing his discontent—be it with the music industry, political leaders, or even his former bandmates. But in a recent and revealing moment, Waters turned his frustration inward, sharing a startling confession: “They still don’t know who I am.” This […]

Why Dave Mustaine Thought Led Zeppelin “Weren’t Playing Well Anymore”

Dave Mustaine once spoke candidly about a turning point in his admiration for Led Zeppelin. As a young and aspiring guitarist, he had held Jimmy Page in high regard, calling him the “Dark Prince” and drawing inspiration from Zeppelin’s early, iconic records. However, that admiration began to fade after he listened to the live album […]

When Legacy Meets Lens: Paul and Mary McCartney’s Generational Crossover at the 2000 NME Brat Awards – A Public Moment of Music, Memory, and the Rise of a New Creative Voice

On February 1, 2000, Mary McCartney appeared alongside her father, Paul McCartney, at the NME Brat Awards held at the Mermaid Theatre in London, a venue known for its history of music and arts presentations since its reopening in 1959. This public appearance reflected the evolving relationship between the iconic first-generation Beatles and their adult […]

Celebrating 50 Years of ‘Physical Graffiti’: Jason Bonham Extends Date For Tribute Tour

As one of the most iconic albums in rock history reaches its golden anniversary, Jason Bonham, son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, is ensuring the legacy of Physical Graffiti lives on. In celebration of the album’s 50th anniversary, Bonham has announced an extension to his popular tribute tour, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, […]

From ‘Hey Jules’ to Jude: Julian Lennon’s Serendipitous Airport Encounter with Paul McCartney Becomes a Full-Circle Moment of Musical Legacy and Healing

Julian Lennon, son of the legendary John Lennon, took to Twitter on Saturday to share a heartfelt and unexpected moment. While passing through an airport lounge, Julian happened to bump into none other than Sir Paul McCartney—his late father’s former Beatles bandmate and longtime family friend. In a beautiful twist of fate, Paul was listening […]