This Week In Classic Hits History (7/6-10)This week: Paul meets John, Jimi gets the boot, and Led Zep and The Grateful Dead unknowingly perform for the last time.JonathanJonathan
When the Beatles’ First Movie, ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ PremieredWhen the Beatles’ First Movie, ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ PremieredCoincidentally, it was seven years to the day that John Lennon met Paul McCartney.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Lost 45’s Spoiler Alert; Oh My My It’s Ringo!Lost 45’s Spoiler Alert; Oh My My It’s Ringo!Beatles fans will be very happy with Saturday night's episode of The Lost 45's with Barry Scott. Even though The Beatles will not ever be played for the entire 3 hour show. Confused? Allow me to explain.A-TrainA-Train
Behind the Scenes of The Beatles ‘A Day In The Life’Behind the Scenes of The Beatles ‘A Day In The Life’It's easily one of the most iconic songs of the last century, and here's it's story.JonathanJonathan
13 Days as a Beatle: The Sad History of Jimmie Nicol13 Days as a Beatle: The Sad History of Jimmie NicolHe briefly joined the band when Ringo Starr fell ill in the summer of 1964 at the height of Beatlemania. Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Cover Art: A Guide to Who’s WhoThe Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Cover Art: A Guide to Who’s WhoThis intricate collage of movie stars, artists, writers and deep thinkers begs the question: “Who are all these people?”Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
The Day the Beatles Began Recording the White AlbumThe Day the Beatles Began Recording the White AlbumSessions for their self-titled 1968 project started with 16 takes on John Lennon's "Revolution."Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
When the Beatles Had a Partial Reunion at Eric Clapton’s WeddingWhen the Beatles Had a Partial Reunion at Eric Clapton’s WeddingIt turned into an epic, though apparently musically questionable, reception jam.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
When John Lennon and Paul McCartney Were on ‘The Tonight Show’When John Lennon and Paul McCartney Were on ‘The Tonight Show’After a trip to India failed to provide the spiritual enlightenment the band sought, they turned in the opposite direction. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How the Beatles’ Attempt to Get Back Resulted in ‘Let It Be’How the Beatles’ Attempt to Get Back Resulted in ‘Let It Be’It’s the sound of a band falling apart. It’s the sound of a band trying to hold it together. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Who Was the Fifth Beatle?Who Was the Fifth Beatle?A debate over who was really the Fifth Beatle has raged since the Fab Four's earliest days.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Watch Paul McCartney Play the Beatles’ ‘Another Girl’ in Concert for the First TimePaul McCartney's Out There tour continues to add shows — and set list surprises.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
This Week In Classic Hits HistoryThis Week In Classic Hits HistoryBruce jumps the fence at Graceland, Pink Floyd begins a run while The Beatles end one.JonathanJonathan
How John Lennon and Paul McCartney Almost Reunited on ‘Saturday Night Live’How John Lennon and Paul McCartney Almost Reunited on ‘Saturday Night Live’It was meant as a joke but it turned into, arguably, the greatest missed opportunity in rock history.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Ann Wilson, Jack Bruce and Others Pay Tribute to the Beatles on New AlbumAnn Wilson, Jack Bruce and Others Pay Tribute to the Beatles on New AlbumThe quieter side of the Beatles' catalog is getting the all-star tribute treatment.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How Paul McCartney Finally Ended the Beatles for GoodHow Paul McCartney Finally Ended the Beatles for GoodThey had been imploding for a while. Dave SwansonDave Swanson