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The mystery behind Eric Clapton’s guitar session on the Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
By Phil Weller published
The collaboration was a first in the Beatles’ history, but those involved in its recording all share the same strange experience

John Lennon said it was the worst. George Harrison called it one of his favorites. How a “throwaway” Beatles song made it onto 'Rubber Soul'
By Phil Weller published
Paul McCartney said the track revealed Lennon's insecurities about relationships, noting, "John was always on the run, running for his life"

George Harrison on the “greatest guitar solo” of all time — and the player who left a lasting impression on him
By Phil Weller published
As the Beatles return to the screen this week, we recall the guitarist whose gear choices, chord changes and lead lines inspired the Quiet Beatle most of all

Giles Martin tells what happened behind the scenes of the Fab Four's final single
By Gary Graff published
Martin and director Oliver Murray shed light on Anthology's new Episode 9 and the Beatles' final record release

Paul McCartney on life after the Beatles — and the haunting truth behind the “Paul Is Dead” rumors
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The icon tracks his life in the decade after the Beatles in his new book, ‘Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run,’ out today

Jim Isray’s $1 billion guitar collection is headed to auction with instruments once owned by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, John Lennon and many others
By Phil Weller published
Christie’s New York will hold a series of auctions in March, selling off the late businessman’s stash, once described as “the greatest guitar collection on Earth”

What to expect from the “unprecedented” Paul McCartney documentary that's just been announced
By Phil Weller published
‘Man on the Run’ will document his transition from Beatle to solo artist across a chaotic decade

Did John Lennon really think Paul McCartney was talking to him in this 1976 chart-topping hit?
By Phil Weller published
Their breakup and reconciliation led both to wonder at times about hidden meanings in their lyrics
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