When the Beatles Tried, but Failed, to ‘Get Back’ to Their RootsWhen the Beatles Tried, but Failed, to ‘Get Back’ to Their RootsThe band was in a free fall as 1969 began. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
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
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
55 Years Ago: Beatles’ ‘Paul Is Dead’ Rumors Begin to Spread55 Years Ago: Beatles’ ‘Paul Is Dead’ Rumors Begin to SpreadHe is alive and well, but a well-placed rumor had some thinking otherwise. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When the Beatles Received a $230 Million Reunion OfferWhen the Beatles Received a $230 Million Reunion OfferThe man who made the offer, promoter Sid Bernstein, was no stranger to the Fab Four.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
55 Years Ago: A Beatles LSD Party Inspires ‘She Said She Said’55 Years Ago: A Beatles LSD Party Inspires ‘She Said She Said’An acid trip taken by three Beatles at a Beverly Hills party on Aug. 24, 1965 resulted in 'She Said She Said.'Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
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