The Monkees were widely accused of ripping off The Beatles. “Ripping-off” was usually too strong a word for the inspiration that the Prefab Four took from the Fab Four, but the word applied well to a ...

John Lennon was probably the most outspoken Beatle during the band’s lifespan. He had a habit of praising songs in one breath and tearing songs apart in the next. With that in mind, let’s look at just ...

“Twist And Shout” is one of The Beatles’ most famous cover songs and a track that is closely associated with their early days of fame. John Lennon’s vocals are particularly stunning in this song.