John Lennon
Ourimbah, 1970: Suburban Scene Of Australia’s First Rock Festival
The town's name became synonymous with modern music culture in January 1970, as it hosted the country's first major, outdoor rock gathering.
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Features2 months ago‘Keep Searchin‘‘: Del Shannon Follows The Sun For Last US Top Tenner
'Keep Searchin'' was Del's last big success at home, despite many fine subsequent singles.
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Features2 months ago‘Jealous Guy’: Behind John Lennon’s Unflinchingly Honest Love Song
Beginning life as a song inspired by the Maharishi, John Lennon’s ‘Jealous Guy’ evolved to look at the insecurities and possessive nature of love.
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Features2 months ago‘Rock & Roll Music’: A Chuck Berry Classic, Any Old Way You Choose It
Another of Chuck's set texts of rock'n'roll was making its presence felt on November 18, 1957.
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Behind The Albums2 months agoJohn Lennon’s Tragic Rebirth On ‘Double Fantasy’
The 'Double Fantasy' album, released three weeks before John Lennon's passing, has become something of a requiem for John's 40 years on earth.
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Features2 months agoElton John And John Lennon’s Surprise Collaboration
‘Whatever Gets You Thru the Night’ is the tale of two Johns - John Lennon and Elton John.
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Features2 months ago‘Goodnight Vienna’: Ringo Starr And Famous Friends Strike Gold
The 1974 album continued the huge success that Ringo enjoyed in the years after The Beatles’ demise.
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Features3 months ago‘Ringo’: The Solo Starr Album That Invoked The Beatles’ Aura
Featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, Ringo Starr’s third album was hailed as 'the first to actually invoke The Beatles’ aura.'
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In-Depth3 months agoSay It Loud: How Music Changes Society
A song doesn’t have to have a message in order to change society. Race relations, gender equality and identity politics have all been shaped by music.
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In-Depth3 months agoThe Devil Has All The Best Tunes: How Musicians Discovered Their Dark Side
The subject of Satan and evil will always remain one of interest to songwriters, no matter how controversial and unsettling.
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Behind The Albums3 months ago‘Mind Games’: John Lennon’s Introspective Journey
John Lennon's 1973 album touched on many themes and vignettes from John’s life – but this time avoided overtly political themes.
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Features3 months ago‘Got My Mind Set On You’: George Harrison Soars Towards Cloud Nine
George’s recording climbed to No. 1 on the Hot 100 on 16 January 1988, the week before The Beatles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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In-Depth3 months agoChairman Of The Boards: How Producers Shaped Our Sounds
Throughout the history of pop music, the studio changed for musicians and producers from being a place of work to becoming a creative hub.
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News3 months agoFour Landmark War Child Charity Compilations To Receive Vinyl Reissues
‘1 Love’, ‘Hope’, ‘Help! A Day In The Life’ and ‘War Child Presents Heroes’ are all returning in March 2022.
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News3 months agoThe Morrison Hotel Gallery Announces ‘1971: The Golden Age Of Rock & Roll’ Exhibition
The exhibit celebrates the half-centennial of rock’s golden year hits through the lens of time-honored iconography.
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News3 months agoThe Beatles Arrive On TikTok With Dozens Of Their Timeless Classics
The news enables millions of listeners worldwide to follow @The Beatles, dedicated to John, Paul, George, and Ringo's recorded legacy.
