Emma McKee

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Ringo Starr Refused to Sing a Line in ‘With a Little Help From My Friends’ and Made His Bandmates Rewrite It

Ringo Starr said 1 of the lines in 'With a Little Help From My Friends' could have been dangerous to him. He explained why he made his bandmates rewrite it.

Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney sit at a table in front of a sign for the Hotel Parco dei Principi.

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Paul McCartney Said It Was Always a ‘Challenge’ to Write Songs for Ringo Starr

Paul McCartney wrote some of the songs Ringo Starr sang in The Beatles. He said he had to approach it differently than writing other songs.

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The Rolling Stones Album That Captured the ‘Violence and Menace’ Between Keith Richards and Mick Jagger

The Rolling Stones have been together for years, but they haven't always gotten along. Keith Richards said 1 album detailed their brutal feud.

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Keith Richards Compared a Mick Jagger Album to ‘Mein Kampf’

Keith Richards and Mick Jagger have frequently argued over the years. Richards once said he didn't like Jagger's debut solo album.

Keith Richards and Mick Jagger stand with their arms in front of each other in front of a microphone. Richards holds an acoustic guitar.

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Keith Richards Shared How He Finally Learned to Appreciate Mick Jagger

Keith Richards and Mick Jagger have had their problems over the years. Richards explained that a career shakeup taught him to respect Jagger.

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Paul McCartney Said His Bandmates Used ‘Fear Pressure’ to Get Him to Take LSD

Paul McCartney didn't want to try LSD, but his bandmates pressured him into it. He said it went beyond peer pressure and became "fear pressure."

Ringo Starr wears sunglasses and holds up a peace sign. He sits next to Yoko Ono, who wears sunglasses and a black top hat.

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Why Yoko Ono Saw Ringo Starr — Not John Lennon — as the ‘Most Influential’ Beatle

Ringo Starr got to know Yoko Ono well. She shared why she thinks his personality makes him a more influential Beatle than John Lennon.

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Did John Lennon and Paul McCartney Write ‘Baby, You’re a Rich Man’ to Mock Brian Epstein?

John Lennon and Paul McCartney may have insulted Brian Epstein in a Beatles song. Here's why they may have been mocking him.

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George Martin Said It Would’ve Been a ‘Terrible Mistake’ for The Beatles to Reunite

Beatles producer George Martin didn't want the band to reunite. He didn't think the band could call themselves The Beatles if they got back together.

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.

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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.

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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.