How ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Became the Beatles’ First MisstepHow ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Became the Beatles’ First MisstepTelevisions across Britain were taken over by a surreal adventure on Boxing Day in 1967. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Beatles Announce Streaming Deals With All Major Music ServicesBeatles Announce Streaming Deals With All Major Music ServicesJust in time for Christmas, the Beatles are making their catalog available for streaming.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
When the Beatles Became Store OwnersWhen the Beatles Became Store OwnersOne of the first projects the band undertook after forming Apple Corps was an expansion into retail. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When the Beatles Released Their First Single, ‘Love Me Do’When the Beatles Released Their First Single, ‘Love Me Do’Some cultural revolutions, like this one, begin with little fanfare and take a while to gather steam. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When the Beatles’ ‘Paul Is Dead’ Rumors Hit the PapersWhen the Beatles’ ‘Paul Is Dead’ Rumors Hit the PapersHe's is alive and well, but a well-placed rumor had some thinking otherwise. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
‘The Beatles 1′ to Receive Deluxe Reissue‘The Beatles 1′ to Receive Deluxe ReissueThe Beatles' bestselling best-of collection, The Beatles 1, is getting the deluxe reissue treatment this fall.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Has Sir Paul Fallen to Second Place on the Money List?Has Sir Paul Fallen to Second Place on the Money List?Sir Paul McCartney has long been considered the wealthiest musician alive.Jon MichaelsJon Michaels
Beatles’ First Record Contract Is Up for AuctionBeatles’ First Record Contract Is Up for AuctionAn important piece of the Beatles' history is headed for the auction block.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The Day the Beatles Fired Pete BestThe Day the Beatles Fired Pete BestOriginal drummer argued that he was dismissed because they were jealous of his looks.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Day Pete Best Joined the BeatlesThe Day Pete Best Joined the BeatlesThey had just been booked into a residency at Hamburg's Indra Club.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How the Beatles Moved Into the Next Phase With ‘Help!’How the Beatles Moved Into the Next Phase With ‘Help!’'Rubber Soul' was a giant leap; they got their footing for it here.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Keith Richards Blasts the Beatles, Thinks ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Is ‘Rubbish’Keith Richards Blasts the Beatles, Thinks ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Is ‘Rubbish’In a new interview with Esquire, Keith Richards blasts his band's old rivals the Beatles, and slams their 1967 masterpiece Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to boot.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci