Tag: John Lennon

“The best thing I’ve ever done”: The music that reveals the true John Lennon

After the breakup of the Beatles, each member went to their own corner. All four were probably thinking the same things, contemplating how their life had just changed and how...

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In the Shadow of a Legend but Standing in His Own Light — How the Son of John Lennon Forged a Distinct Path Through Music, Art, and Activism

Julian Lennon: In the Shadow of a Legend but Standing in His Own Light — How the Son of John Lennon Forged a Distinct Path Through Music, Art, and Activism...

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The Beatles Record Burning in Birmingham, Alabama on July 31, 1966 — The Backlash to John Lennon’s ‘More Popular Than Jesus’ Comment and One of the Most Explosive Moments in Rock History and made Flames of Controversy

“Flames of Controversy: The Beatles Record Burning in Birmingham, Alabama on July 31, 1966 — The Backlash to John Lennon’s ‘More Popular Than Jesus’ Comment and One of the Most...

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On This Day 1966, The Beatles Started a Five-Week Run at No. 1 with a Controversial Album Not Released in Their Home Country

On this day (July 30) in 1966. The Beatles topped the Billboard 200 albums chart with Yesterday and Today. The album retained the top spot for five consecutive weeks. While...

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How John Lennon’s Hippie-Inspired Fashion Became a Symbol of Peace, Rebellion, and Countercultural Identity in the Wake of His Solo Evolution

John Lennon’s influence on the music world was not just confined to his songwriting and musical innovation—his personal style was also an integral part of his public persona. As a...

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When Genius Clashed with Grace: The Forgotten Encounter Between Carole King and John Lennon That Laid Bare the Music Industry’s Gender Divide

At a lively New York industry party in the early 1960s, Carole King crossed paths briefly with John Lennon—an encounter far more significant than anyone realized at the time. The...

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July 29, 1965: When The Beatles Took Over London for the Premiere of Help!—A Night of Music, Madness, and a Changing World

“July 29, 1965: When The Beatles Took Over London for the Premiere of Help!—A Night of Music, Madness, and a Changing World” On the evening of July 29, 1965, the...

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The Beatles’ Backbone: How Many Songs Did John Lennon and Paul McCartney Actually Write Together?

Much has been made about John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s legendary songwriting partnership. The pair is thought of as the Beatles‘ backbone—the well-oiled songwriting machine that shaped the foursome’s legacy....

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When the Music Paused: John Lennon’s 1977 Wrist Injury and the Quiet Transformation That Shaped His Final Songs

“When the Music Paused: John Lennon’s 1977 Wrist Injury and the Quiet Transformation That Shaped His Final Songs” In 1977, while living a relatively private life in New York’s storied...

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The “most psychedelic” Genesis album that delighted John Lennon

When The Beatles knocked touring on the head in 1966, deafening screams gave way to the sound of hearts breaking all over the world. Beatlemania would no longer sweep through...

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