When the Beatles Got Animated for ‘Yellow Submarine’When the Beatles Got Animated for ‘Yellow Submarine’There's no denying the film's appeal to young and old, both through music and visuals.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Beatles Solo Albums Ranked Worst to BestBeatles Solo Albums Ranked Worst to BestIncluded are albums that still feel like time-stamped baubles and others that have only grown in estimation. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Ed Sheeran in Talks for New Beatles-Related MovieEd Sheeran in Talks for New Beatles-Related MovieEd Sheeran is reportedly in talks to make an appearance in director Danny Boyle's upcoming music-themed comedy about a man who discovers he's the only one who can remember the Beatles' music.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How the Beatles Formed Northern Songs Publishing CompanyHow the Beatles Formed Northern Songs Publishing CompanyOnly later did the band realize how little control they had over their own music.Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
Why the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Was Scattered, but EssentialWhy the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Was Scattered, but EssentialThey were creating new songs at such a pace that fans, radio and retailers could hardly be expected to keep up.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
The Day the Beatles Made Their Television DebutThe Day the Beatles Made Their Television DebutThis wasn’t the band’s big break, a star-making performance or anything like that.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
How the Beatles Said Goodbye With Their Final Official ConcertHow the Beatles Said Goodbye With Their Final Official ConcertAt the time, it must have seemed like an otherwise nondescript show. Instead, history was made.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Day the Beatles Decided to Stop TouringThe Day the Beatles Decided to Stop TouringFor many musicians, playing live is the best part of the job — but touring, on the other hand, is a necessary evil.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
When the Beatles Argued for Legalization of Marijuana in the U.K.When the Beatles Argued for Legalization of Marijuana in the U.K.If weed is ever decriminalized, enthusiasts should toke up in honor of the Fab Four. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The Beatles Start Sessions for a Masterpiece With ‘Strawberry Fields Forever': The Story Behind Every ‘Sgt. Pepper’ SongThe Beatles Start Sessions for a Masterpiece With ‘Strawberry Fields Forever': The Story Behind Every ‘Sgt. Pepper’ SongIt sounded like nothing else in their catalog at the time, not even from the groundbreaking 'Revolver.'Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How a Lost ‘Sgt. Pepper’-Era Track Became the Beatles Fans’ Holy GrailHow a Lost ‘Sgt. Pepper’-Era Track Became the Beatles Fans’ Holy GrailExperimental piece from early 1967 can be thought of as a precursor to the White Album's "Revolution 9." Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Beatles’ ‘White Album': 45-Minute Album PoliceBeatles’ ‘White Album': 45-Minute Album PoliceLet's cut down a track listing that was just too long (long, long).Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
The Day the Beatles’ First CDs Arrived in StoresThe Day the Beatles’ First CDs Arrived in StoresThey were released in mono, in keeping with the direction of the original pressings and studio approach.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
When the Beatles Signed Their First Contract With Brian EpsteinWhen the Beatles Signed Their First Contract With Brian EpsteinThey were one of the most popular bands in Liverpool, but still desperate to find a manager.Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
How John Lennon’s ‘More Popular Than Jesus’ Quote Led to ProtestsHow John Lennon’s ‘More Popular Than Jesus’ Quote Led to ProtestsThere was little immediate reaction when his comment first appeared in the U.K. Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
When the Beatles Snubbed Philippines First Lady Imelda MarcosWhen the Beatles Snubbed Philippines First Lady Imelda MarcosThe band caused an international incident when they didn't attend a breakfast thrown at the Presidential Palace.Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo