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George Harrison speaks at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony for The Beatles

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Why George Harrison and Paul McCartney Didn’t Like ‘Let It Be’ and the Documentary McCartney Thought Redeemed Him

‘Let it Be’ captures many of the tensest moments between The Beatles, and George Harrison says this made the documentary tough to watch

Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney in front of the tour bus for Wings Over Europe

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Paul McCartney Once got in Trouble on Tour After His Dog Had an Accident in a Hotel Hallway

While Paul McCartney is given plenty of luxuries for his celebrity status, he still has to clean up after his dog like everyone else

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Paul McCartney Said Connecting With Yoko Ono Helped Him Get Over John Lennon’s Death

Paul McCartney didn’t initially have a great relationship with Yoko Ono, but the two began to connect following John Lennon’s death

John Lennon, George Harrison, and Paul McCartney of The Beatles record their voices for the 'Yellow Submarine' movie

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The Beatles Song the Fab Four Recorded in a ‘Closet’

While The Beatles often experimented with their recording techniques, they might have taken things too far when they recorded one song in a closet

Robert Plant performs in Halden, Norway in 2019

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Robert Plant Shares Which of His Songs Is the ‘Most Powerful’ to Perform Live

Robert Plant has performed many of the most iconic rock songs ever with Led Zeppelin, but he believes his most powerful song comes from his solo career

Brian Wilson, formerly of The Beach Boys, performs at the Etess Arena in Hard Rock Atlantic City

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The Beach Boys’ Album That Was Inspired by a Beatles Song

Brian Wilson found inspiration for an album for The Beach Boys after Paul McCartney gave him a preview of a song by The Beatles

Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin performs at Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, Wales

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Robert Plant Reveals Why Led Zeppelin Allowed Jack Black to Use ‘Immigrant Song’ in ‘School of Rock

Jack Black begged Led Zeppelin to let them use ‘Immigrant Song’ in ‘School of Rock,’ and Robert Plant found the idea intriguing

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Pedro Pascal Addresses the Similarities Between ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘The Mandalorian’

While ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘The Mandalorian’ are dramatically different in tone, there are similar traits in Pedro Pascal’s characters

Billie Eilish discusses climate change at the Overheated Live event in London

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Billie Eilish Opens Up About Her Climate Activism, ‘I Just do it in the Best Way I Possibly Can’

Billie Eilish is doing her best to protect the environment, but she tries to be more subtle in her activism

Eminem and Mekhi Phifer perform at the Universal DVD release party for 8 Mile

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‘8 Mile’ Star Says A Sequel With Eminem Is Doubtful, ‘Sometimes it’s Just Best to Leave it Alone’

While ‘8 Mile’ was a success with critics and audiences, actor Mekhi Phifer says there is little chance a sequel with Eminem ever happens

Paul McCartney and John Lennon in Australia

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Why John Lennon Was ‘Bugged’ by The Beatles’ Songs That Paul McCartney Wrote

While John Lennon wrote many of The Beatles’ greatest hits, he was envious of one aspect of Paul McCartney’s songwriting

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr formerly of The Beatles perform during the 56th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

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Paul McCartney Shares Which Beatles Song Titles Came from Ringo Starr

While Ringo Starr didn’t write many of The Beatles’ songs, Paul McCartney says he was responsible for several song titles

Paul McCartney and John Lennon backstage at The Beatles' Christmas Show in London

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Paul McCartney Once Shared the Only Praise He Ever Received From John Lennon

John Lennon rarely gave praise to Paul McCartney for his music, but McCartney remembers one rare moment when it happened

Dolly Parton performs on stage during the 2022 SXSW conference

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Dolly Parton Wrote ‘Jolene’ After Witnessing a Real Situation With Her Husband

While the song “Jolene” involves two fictional characters, Dolly Parton wrote the track after an event between her husband and another woman

Paul McCartney and John Lennon of The Beatles film Help! in the Bahamas

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The Beatles Song That the Group Abandoned Because They ‘Just Couldn’t Sing it’

The Beatles weren’t the most dynamic singers ever, and they once wrote one song that was too advanced for their own vocal talents

Paul McCartney of The Beatles performs with Bruce Springsteen at the 2022 Glastonbury Festival

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Bruce Springsteen Reveals Which Beatles Album Showed Him His Future

Like many, Bruce Springsteen is a fan of The Beatles, and he says the band gave him the hope to pursue a career in music when he was young

Paul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles perform at the London Palladium

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The Song George Harrison Wrote After Briefly Leaving The Beatles

Guitarist George Harrison temporarily left The Beatles and wrote a diss track toward his fellow bandmates before eventually returning to the band

Paul McCartney performs at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia

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Paul McCartney Shares How Bach Inspired ‘Blackbird’

Paul McCartney learned how to play guitar by practicing Bach’s works, and he managed to sample the classical composer in ‘Blackbird’

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr of The Beatles at start of Magical Mystery Tour

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Paul McCartney Wrote a Classic Beatles Song While Skipping School in Liverpool

Paul McCartney began making music for The Beatles at a young age, and he wrote one of their earliest hits while skipping school

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ABBA Reveals the Many Ways They Were Inspired by The Beatles

ABBA became one of the best-selling musical acts of the 1970s, and much of their style was influenced by The Beatles