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The Worst Beatle Rip-Offs & Why Don’t The Beatles Sue?

What’s the worst case of someone plagiarizing The Beatles, and which two unexpected songs did the Fab Four borrow?

17h ago

A reinterpretation, graphic design of The Beatles album Revolver as a literal revolver.

17h ago

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Three of John Lennon’s Most Overlooked Beatle Songs

From a mid-tempo ballad to a driving rocker to his most uncharacteristic Beatles song, there’s no denying Lennon’s versatility.

Jan 16

Three of John Lennon’s Most Overlooked Beatle Songs

Jan 16

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The Beatles Blueprint: The Real Story Behind Their Sound & Rise to Fame

From Lubbock to Liverpool, one man influenced The Beatles more than any other.

Mar 13

Digital art depicting The Beatles performing live, drawn in black and white.

Mar 13

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The Beatles’ Achilles’ Heel: How “Now and Then” Exposed a Legacy in Limbo

In 2023, technology clashed with tradition, dividing fans over Now and Then — where did it go wrong?

Feb 19

A photograph of The Beatles digitally altered, resembling a Van Gogh-esque quality.

Feb 19

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The Beatles’ Worst Album is Their Greatest Achievement

Teetering on the brink of collapse, The Beatles released their worst album, and it saved their legacy.

Apr 9, 2024

The Beatles’ Worst Album is Their Greatest Achievement

Apr 9, 2024

The Beautiful & Strange Collison of John Lennon & Neo-Soul

When Liam Gallagher, D’Angelo & Hip-Hop collide, it’s proof that Lennon’s music still endures across genres.

Apr 6

Cover art for the album Walls and Bridges

Apr 6

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How The Beatles Led to My Record Deal

When an artist’s influence becomes part of your DNA, you realize that we’re all standing on the shoulders of giants.

Mar 24

Photo of a billboard displaying the Sgt. Pepper’s album cover in celebration of Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary,

Mar 24

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Abbey Road’s Most Iconic Song

It’s not Come Together, The End, or Something; it’s a haunting, groundbreaking track that closed their final chapter.

Feb 13

The Abbey Road album cover.

Feb 13

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Was George Harrison The Most Influential Beatle?

Harrison broke free from Lennon and McCartney’s shadow, forever changing The Beatles and music.

Feb 1

Enhanced colorful altered Image of George Harrison pictured on While My Guitar Gently Weeps sheet music cover.

Feb 1

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Four Chances for Disaster: Can The Awful Beatle Biopics Be Saved?

The upcoming Beatles biopic has four chances to fail. Can they pull off a miracle and get it right?

Jan 24

Distorted illustration of The Beatles.

Jan 24

Daniel Van Auken

Daniel Van Auken

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Beatles, Music & interviews with artists & authors. I'm a Freelance Writer, Musician, Singer-Songwriter & Scriptwriter. For more info: Linktr.ee/danielvanauken

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