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Why the Beatles Were the First Global Cultural Phenomenon

Why the Beatles Were the First Global Cultural Phenomenon

The Beatles leapt onto the international stage some 60 years ago. Mike Tiano returns to that remarkable era to explain how it happened.

‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books

‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ by Philip Norman (2023): Books

Philip Norman’s ‘George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle’ is a fine book, even if it’s not the best Beatles biography ever written.

Ringo Starr’s Top Five Interpretations of Songs by the Other Beatles

Ringo Starr’s Top Five Interpretations of Songs by the Other Beatles

Ringo Starr’s platinum-selling Top 10 smash ‘Ringo’ arrived 50 years ago with his very best interpretation of a song from a former bandmate.

For ELO’s Jeff Lynne, Meeting George Harrison ‘Was Like a Dream Come True’

For ELO’s Jeff Lynne, Meeting George Harrison ‘Was Like a Dream Come True’

Rock’s most unexpected supergroup debuted 35 years ago today, after George Harrison asked Jeff Lynne: “Do you fancy doing some songs with me?”

Five Must-Hear Deep Cuts from the Beatles’ ‘Past Masters’

Five Must-Hear Deep Cuts from the Beatles’ ‘Past Masters’

Songs that didn’t make the Beatles’ original U.K. albums and the ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ LP were collected 35 years ago today on ‘Past Masters.’

Love It or Hate It, the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Film Always Intrigues

Love It or Hate It, the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Film Always Intrigues

The Beatles premiered their blatantly weird, critically savaged ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ film 55 years ago today on the BBC.

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2022 Albums, Books, Movies + More

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2022 Albums, Books, Movies + More

A number of book, CD, DVD/Blu-ray, and vinyl releases kept Beatles fans busy this year. Kit O’Toole is here to help Santa sort them all out.

‘The Beatles and India’ (2022): Movies

‘The Beatles and India’ (2022): Movies

‘The Beatles and India’ provides a fresh perspective on a seemingly well-known topic, and will inspire fans to dig deeper into a transformative period.

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2021 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets + More

Beatles Gift Guide: Kit O’Toole’s Top 2021 Albums, Books, Movies, Box Sets + More

For Beatles fans, 2021 proved to be a bonanza.

‘All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs’ by Kenneth Womack and Jason Kruppa: Books

‘All Things Must Pass Away: Harrison, Clapton, and Other Assorted Love Songs’ by Kenneth Womack and Jason Kruppa: Books

Authors Kenneth Womack and Jason Kruppa look at a crucial year in the relationship between George Harrison and Eric Clapton — as well as the time preceding it.