The Beatles, from their legendary music to their international stardom, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr have had quite the run even after calling it quits in 1970. But why did they call it quits?
“I have never seen anything like it. Nor heard any noise to approximate the ceaseless, frantic, hysterical scream which met the Beatles when they took the stage after what seemed a hundred years of earlier acts. All very good, all marking time, because no one had come for anything other than the Beatles…”-Derek Taylor from www.Beatles.com
John Lennon, the so called “smart Beatle” is known on his website as having artistic immortality, having brought a penetrating intelligence and a stinging wit to both the Beatle’s music and presentation. Despite being known for his peaceful lyrics and tranquil nature, Lennon was murdered on December 8th 1980.
You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one,” he sang in “Imagine,” which has become his best-known song and an international anthem of peace. “I hope someday you’ll join us, and the world will live as one.”-John Lennon website
Paul McCartney is speaking up however, saying that John Lennon was responsible for the Beatles spilt in 1970 after their hit recording Let It Be, playing their final concert on January 30th, 1969 in London atop the Apple Records headquarters.
According to BeatCrave.com McCartney claims that him, George [Harrison] and Ringo [Starr] said ‘Does this have to be final, could we do a couple of gigs or can we think about this tomorrow?’, but John was off with Yoko and he was saying ‘No, no, it’s great, I feel a release’ and all that.”
Funny how Paul McCartney is coming out with this now, with his Beatles LOVE Cirque Du Soleil performance and two shows at Yankee Stadium this summer in New York. Unfortunately John Lennon is not alive to defend his outlook on why he ended the Beatles, although I am sure we will be hearing from Yoko Ono soon.
June 19, 2011 at 5:57
…Funny how Paul McCartney is coming out with this now…
Funny? like in looking for publicity?
No, he just answered some questions. The basic facts about the breakup have been long known.
….with his Beatles LOVE Cirque Du Soleil performance and two shows at Yankee Stadium this summer in New York.
Sir Paul doesn’t need any controversy or extra attention to Beatle history as promotion.
….Unfortunately John Lennon is not alive to defend his outlook…although I am sure we will be hearing from Yoko Ono soon.
Don’t expect any comments from Yoko on this non issue.
Poor conclusions from this writer.
No quality buzz at all.
June 20, 2011 at 5:57
This is a poorly written “article” rehashing the past and no quality buzz at all. The news that John wanted to quit the Beatles was mentioned in an a documentary of years ago, so what you wrote is not news and NO, Paul is not looking for publicity. He does “need” it. He’s got it as a Legend.
June 20, 2011 at 5:57
Hello Gina,
Sorry you didn’t find the article interesting! The author was speaking with regards to Paul McCartney’s Beatles LOVE Cirque Du Soleil show and how he has been questioned about the Beatles breakup! She put in a little personal touch to spark some conversation and I have to admit, she did! We appreciate your feedback and if there is anything else you would like to see covered, please let us know.
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