Why Paul McCartney Knew ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Movie Would Never WorkWhy Paul McCartney Knew ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Movie Would Never WorkFormer Beatle says any attempt to visualize the album would clash with fans' own imaginations. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
It Was 50 Years Ago Today...It Was 50 Years Ago Today...The Beatles' iconic album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, was released in the U.S. , June 2, 1967. Jeff Harkness shows us what's in the anniversary edition. Jeff HarknessJeff Harkness
Paul McCartney Waxes Nostalgic on ‘Penny Lane’: The Story Behind Every ‘Sgt. Pepper’ SongPaul McCartney Waxes Nostalgic on ‘Penny Lane’: The Story Behind Every ‘Sgt. Pepper’ SongIt wasn’t just a street, but a suburban neighborhood in Liverpool where John Lennon and Paul McCartney lived in their youngest years.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
Why the BBC Wasn’t ‘Turned On’ by the Beatles’ ‘A Day in the Life’Why the BBC Wasn’t ‘Turned On’ by the Beatles’ ‘A Day in the Life’John Lennon said the 'Sgt. Pepper' finale was inspired by a series of unrelated moments in his own life.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Story of the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Runoff GrooveThe Story of the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Runoff GrooveAlbum's cheeky closing chapter was reportedly assembled at Paul McCartney's suggestion.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
42 Awesome Takes on the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Album Cover Art42 Awesome Takes on the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Album Cover ArtThe Beatles' cover art for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band stands as one of the most popular and copied in music history. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
How a Lost ‘Sgt. Pepper’-Era Track Became the Beatles Fans’ Holy GrailHow a Lost ‘Sgt. Pepper’-Era Track Became the Beatles Fans’ Holy GrailExperimental piece from early 1967 can be thought of as a precursor to the White Album's "Revolution 9." Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Day the Beatles Shot the ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Cover PhotoThe Day the Beatles Shot the ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Cover PhotoAt the time, it was one of the most expensive ever created. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
How the Mothers of Invention’s ‘We’re Only in It for the Money’ Took on ‘Sgt. Pepper’How the Mothers of Invention’s ‘We’re Only in It for the Money’ Took on ‘Sgt. Pepper’Everything from orchestral notes gracing the music to the mocking cover art turned the Beatles on their heads.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci