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.
Sgt. Pepper
Paul McCartney Waxes Nostalgic on ‘Penny Lane’: The Story Behind Every ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Song
It wasn’t just a street, but a suburban neighborhood in Liverpool where John Lennon and Paul McCartney lived in their youngest years.
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.
The Story of the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Runoff Groove
Album's cheeky closing chapter was reportedly assembled at Paul McCartney's suggestion.
42 Awesome Takes on the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Album Cover Art
The Beatles' cover art for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band stands as one of the most popular and copied in music history.
Inside the Beatles’ Lost ‘Sgt. Pepper’-Era Track ‘Carnival of Light’
Recorded during the 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' sessions, this song is a holy grail of sorts for fans.
The Day the Beatles Shot the ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Cover Photo
At the time, it was one of the most expensive ever created.
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.