In September 1966, the individual Beatles commenced to molding new individual identities and to exploring individual musical interests. In Spain, John Lennon would write “Strawberry Fields Forever,” one of his most imaginative songs and a reimagining of his childhood and personal identity.  George H...

The Beatles each doing something different today.

The Beatles were all doing their own thing.

It was a quiet day.....

Brian Epstein is hospitalized in London

The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein had been suffering from depression and anxiety for some time, a condition exacerbated by his use of drugs - both prescribed and illegal.

His anxiety had heightened following The Beatles decision to stop touring, which left...

John's making a movie, George is in India. What are Paul and Ringo doing?

The Beatles doing their own thing....

George Harrison taking selfies in India

50 Years ago today

The Beatles just doing their own thing.....

BBC interview with George Harrison

The day after he held a press conference at the Taj Mahal hotel in Bombay (Mumbai), India, George Harrison granted an exclusive interview to the BBC.

Harrison was in India to study yoga and the sitar. He was interviewed by the BBC's radio correspondent in the co...

Presentation of prizes of 'Melody Maker'. The Beatles have been voted British & International Sections in the 1966 Poll. Ringo and Paul attend.

John Lennon travels to Carboneras, Spain

Following the initial filming period in Celle, West Germany, John Lennon traveled to southern Spain on this day to continue work on Richard Lester's How I Won The War.

I was always waiting for a reason to get out of The Beatles from the day I made How I ...

Top Ten this week

1. You can't hurry Love - The Supremes

2. Yellow Submarine - The Beatles

3. Sunshine Superman - Donovan

4. 96 Tears - ? and the Mysterians

5. Bus Stop - The Hollies

6. Cherish - The Association

7. Reach Out I'll be there - The Four Tops

8. Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks

9. Tu...

Here’s a happy picture of Ringo and Paul, together with Tom Jones and Dusty Springfield, the winners, ‘with their awards at the Melody Maker Pop Poll luncheon in the GPO Tower restaurant.’ Maybe we can see London behind, through the windows of the Post Office Tower? 

Beatles Car Crash announcement during Monkees premiere episode Sept 12 1966

There are now a few references on various Message Boards, including NIR, about an announcement during the Monkees premiere episode about a car crash involving one of the Beatles on Sept 12 1966. This announcement apparently...

"Paul is dead" is an urban legend and conspiracy theory alleging that Paul McCartney of the English rock band the Beatles died in 1966 and was secretly replaced by a look-alike.

On Revolver, the Beatles continued the musical evolution that would reach its apex on Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Most consider Sgt. Pepper‘s to be the band’s masterpiece, but when asked about his favorite Beatles album, producer George Martin says, “Pepper’s is one of them, but not the f...

The Beatles taking a break.............

The Beatles were lounging around (except John) after the long US tour.

The Beatles were taking a break after the US Tour.

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John Lennon flies to Hanover, Germany

Having finished touring and enjoying a break from recording, The Beatles were free to explore solo projects for the first time.

John Lennon accepted an invitation from director Richard Lester to appear in his film How I Won The War and said: There were many re...

The Beatles enjoying their break after the US Tour.

The Beatles taking a break after their long tour.

The Beatles taking a break after the US final tour.

The Beatles arrived back in London, ending their final tour of America. Although the group had gone their separate ways in January and February of that year for various trips with their spouses etc. they seemed anxious to begin new solo adventures immediately upon their return.