John Lennon pulled from multiple sources of inspiration for this dreamy 1965 track, "Girl", which he called one of his best.

LSD became a large part of The Beatles' creative process. But during the recording of this one song, it almost went too far.

The Beatles’ music and their ability to elicit intense emotional reactions from their audience go hand in hand when defining their cultural legacy, but one of the biggest controversies the band ever ...

The Beatles were known for causing a stir in the music world thanks to their songs. John Lennon's bold statement in 1966 claiming the band was "more popular than Jesus" sparked a fierce backlash among ...

Paul McCartney will never forget the moment he learned John Lennon was murdered. “It was just too crazy,” McCartney, 83, ...

John Lennon, always a man to say exactly what was on his mind, stirred up quite the storm by claiming The Beatles were "more popular than Jesus" back in 1966, provoking a fierce reaction especially ...

When it comes to day-in-rock almanac entries, it’s hardly surprising that some dates appear more busy than others throughout the history of the genre. It’s less common, though, for a particular day to ...

A four-inch lock of John Lennon's hair has been sold for a world-record amount. The hair was snipped in preparation for Lennon's role in the 1966 film How I Won the War, and was bought for $35,000 by ...