The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' Album

On June 1, 1967, The Beatles released 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,' a groundbreaking album that became a cultural phenomenon. The album is considered one of the greatest records of all time and has sold over 32 million copies worldwide.

Paul McCartney's embarrassing moment as The Beatles' lead guitarist

Paul McCartney recalls an embarrassing moment that ended his career as The Beatles' lead guitarist during a podcast episode. He froze up during a guitar solo at an early gig and decided he was not cut out for lead guitar playing.

The Beatles breakup

The Beatles broke up in 1970 after a brief but spectacular seven-year period of prolific creative genius. The breakup was attributed to personal, business, and musical differences. John Lennon's relationship with Yoko Ono is often blamed for disrupting the band's creative relationship.

The Beatles Biographical Films

Sony Pictures and Sam Mendes plan to make four separate theatrical films, one on each member of The Beatles. Mendes will direct all four films, telling interconnected stories from each band member's point of view. This is the first time Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film.