Why John Lennon Called the Beatles’ ‘Eight Days a Week’ ‘Lousy’This breezy rocker highlighted a subtly evolving sound, becoming their seventh U.S. No. 1.Ryan Reed
Revisiting John Lennon’s Frustrating ‘Live in New York City’ LPPosthumous album collected songs from former Beatle's two final live shows. Ryan Reed
40 Years Ago: John Lennon’s Mind-Bending Final Solo Sparks ‘Walking on Thin Ice’He started by pulling out the famous Rickenbacker from the Beatles' appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'Nick DeRiso
Former Beatles Remember John Lennon on Anniversary of His DeathIn addition to Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, family members shared tributes to the fallen legend. Corey Irwin
How Rockers Remembered John Lennon in SongThey inevitably channeled grief over his murder into their craft.Nick DeRiso
How Rush, Tom Petty and Others Reacted to John Lennon’s MurderIn the immediate aftermath of his death, major artists scrambled to address the horror in some fashion — musically, verbally or through the press.Ryan Reed
How John Lennon’s Death Caused a Rush on His Final LPThe music industry struggled through devastation to keep up after the former Beatle's tragic death created enormous demand.Martin Kielty
Why Howard Cosell Didn’t Want to Announce John Lennon’s DeathBroadcaster was reluctant to break the news during 'Monday Night Football.' Corey Irwin
The Last Time John Lennon Saw His Beatles BandmatesThe Fab Four never reunited, but they'd rebuilt their friendships by the time of his death. Dave Lifton
Paul McCartney Still ‘In Denial’ Over John Lennon’s MurderHe reflects on “senseless” death of close collaborator along with passing of “little buddy” George Harrison.Martin Kielty
Top 80 John Lennon SongsThe Beatles star was slow to reveal himself. Once he decided to get real, however, the floodgates opened.Nick DeRiso
John Lennon: 80 Quotes for 80 YearsA selection of things Beatles icon had to say about himself, music, fame, peace, love and life.Martin Kielty