“There’s a Place” signals the change the Beatles brought to popular music, fusing rock and pop with complicated harmonies and deeper lyrics.

Yoko Ono, avant-garde artist, peace activist and wife of the Beatles’ John Lennon, remains one of the most misunderstood figures in rock. You May Also Like: The ‘Mind Games’ Song That Pointed to John Lennon’s Reunion With Yoko Ono John Lennon and Yoko Ono Declared ‘Time’s Up’ – Way BackRead More

Unlike many bands, the Beatles’ B-sides were often just as good, if not better, than the A-side single.

The Beatles rumbled through our October reader’s poll, placing in four different spots, but the month’s leader in the clubhouse was Donald Fagen — as the Steely Dan leader issued a long-awaited solo album. You May Also Like: Part of Neil Young’s Creative Process Was Ignoring Bob Dylan Donald Fagen,Read More

There must’ve been an avalanche of artists back in 1967 when Apple first opened for business looking for new talent, as shown during this second edition of rare acetates from RPM. You May Also Like: The Poppees – ‘Pop Goes the Anthology’ (2010): Forgotten Series Kyte – ‘Kyte’ (2009): ForgottenRead More

The stereotype stands to this day: John Lennon wrote the rockers, Paul McCartney the love songs. But the Abbey Road track “Oh! Darling” challenged this notion by having McCartney write and sing the blues. You May Also Like: The Beatles, “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” from Abbey Road (1969):Read More

After years of wondering when a book containing John Lennon’s personal correspondence would be published, that moment has arrived and here it is — just in time for today’s 72nd anniversary of the former Beatle’s birth. You May Also Like: ‘John Lennon 80: The Last Days in the Life,’ byRead More

In the run up to Tuesday’s release of Monster, Kiss’ Gene Simmons was asked to name some of the band’s principle influences and the answer — those lovable mop tops of yore? — might surprise some. You May Also Like: How ‘Revenge’ Became Kiss’ Last Gasp of Greatness Kiss –Read More

While not as well known as other tracks, “I’ll Get You” stands as a superior example of the Beatles’ early material.