Emma McKee

Yoko Ono and John Lennon stand next to each other at the airport. Lennon wears a hat and sunglasses.

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John Lennon Played a Tape of Him Having Sex With Yoko Ono to Show He Was Done With The Beatles, Claimed a Director

After John Lennon met Yoko Ono, he felt his time in The Beatles was up. He used an interesting tactic to convey this to his bandmates.

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George Harrison Had to Use a Cigarette to Warm His Frozen Fingers at The Beatles’ Final Live Show

George Harrison was so cold during The Beatles' rooftop show that he had to resort to creative measures to warm his hands.

A black and white picture of Paul McCartney and John Lennon sitting at a table together laughing. A microphone is in front of both of them.

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Paul McCartney Has Never Found a Musical Partner to Replace John Lennon: ‘It’s Irreplaceable’

Paul McCartney and John Lennon worked together for years. While they didn't always get along, McCartney said no one compared to Lennon.

Bruce Springsteen holds a guitar and sings into the same microphone as Steven Van Zandt.

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Steven Van Zandt Used His Relationship with Bruce Springsteen to Create His ‘Sopranos’ Character

Steven Van Zandt had no acting experience when he joined 'The Sopranos.' Luckily, he could draw on his friendship with Bruce Springsteen.

Ringo Starr sits and holds a lighter in his hand a cigarette in his mouth.

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Ringo Starr Hated The Beatles’ Film ‘Let It Be,’ but the Director Didn’t Care

Ringo Starr described the 'Let It Be' documentary as joyless. The director of the film said he didn't care about the drummer's opinion.

Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and John Lennon wave from the open door of an airplane.

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The Beatles Thought the ‘Yellow Submarine’ Movie Was a ‘Pain in the A**,’ but They Barely Had Anything to Do With It

The Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' was a critical success, but the band didn't like making it. They explained why it was so frustrating.

A black and white picture of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, George Martin, and John Lennon. McCartney, Harrison, and Lennon hold guitars while Starr holds a record.

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George Martin Said Paul McCartney Made ‘Corny’ Music

George Martin said Paul McCartney was a good musician, but he thought some of his songs were "corny." He spoke about McCartney as a songwriter.

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt play guitars and sing into the same microphone.

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Steven Van Zandt Made an ‘Apocalyptic’ Mistake Ahead of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the USA’ Tour

Steven Van Zandt decided to leave the E Street Band in 1984. He said that this was the biggest mistake he'd ever made.

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Bob Dylan Wrote an Album to Make His Fans Forget About Him, But It Completely ‘Backfired’

Bob Dylan wrote an album that he hoped would make his fans dislike him. He shared why he felt he had to take this step.

A black and white picture of John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney wearing headphones and standing around a microphone.

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Paul McCartney and George Harrison Raced to Rescue John Lennon From a Rooftop Where He Was Tripping on LSD

John Lennon once accidentally took LSD. When they realized he was on a roof alone, Paul McCartney and George Harrison raced to help him.

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Jimmy Page Couldn’t Look a Famous Guitarist in the Eyes for Years After Ripping Him Off

Led Zeppelin faced many accusations of plagiarism. Jimmy Page lifted music from a guitarist he admired, which he reportedly felt guilty about.

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George Martin Said He Only ‘Tolerated’ George Harrison Because He Wasn’t as Talented as John Lennon and Paul McCartney

George Harrison felt undervalued by his bandmates, but George Martin admitted he treated him the same way. He shared why he overlooked Harrison.

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Paul McCartney Originally Wanted ‘Lovely Rita’ to Be a ‘Hate Song’

Paul McCartney said 'Lovely Rita' was initially meant to have a very different message. He spoke about why he changed the song.

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The Director of ‘Let It Be’ Wouldn’t Want to Run Into Paul McCartney ‘in a Dark Alley’

Paul McCartney has a relatively pristine public image, but the director of 'Let It Be' said he found him a bit frightening. Here's why.

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The Beatles Refused to Let John Lennon Release 1 of His Songs With the Plastic Ono Band

John Lennon began writing more avant-garde music for The Beatles. His bandmates didn't love one song, and they wouldn't let him release it.

Stevie Nicks wears a black dress and dances with a tambourine. Lindsey Buckingham plays guitar across a stage from her.

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Lindsey Buckingham Said Stevie Nicks Was Too ‘Intimidated’ to Work on New Fleetwood Mac Music

Stevie Nicks wasn't sure she wanted to contribute to a new Fleetwood Mac album. Here's what she wanted to do instead.

A black and white picture of George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and Paul McCartney on a staircase leaving a plane.

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John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison Bet That The Beatles Would Fail in America

The Beatles arrived in America to much fanfare. Before they landed, though, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr doubted their chances of success.

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Mick Jagger Sent Paul McCartney a Note Warning Him of the Danger of Hiring Allen Klein

Paul McCartney had doubts about hiring Allen Klein. Mick Jagger backed him up on this, but the rest of The Beatles didn't want to listen.

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Oscar-Winner Sissy Spacek Released a Song to Scold John Lennon for His ‘Two Virgins’ Album

John Lennon released a controversial album in 1968. In response, Sissy Spacek released a song to criticize the photo on the cover.

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Paul McCartney Was Horrified When He Heard The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Album

Paul McCartney spent decades feeling dissatisfied with The Beatles' album "Let It Be." He explained why it made him upset.