50 Years Ago: ‘Rolling Stone’ Magazine Prints Its First Issue50 Years Ago: ‘Rolling Stone’ Magazine Prints Its First IssueIn 1967, rock ’n’ roll was flourishing, the hippie movement was happening and pop sensations had gone from being perceived as teen heartthrobs to experimental artists.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
Yoko Ono May Get a Songwriting Credit for ‘Imagine’Yoko Ono May Get a Songwriting Credit for ‘Imagine’Administrative efforts are underway to officially add Yoko Ono's name to the songwriting credits for John Lennon's 1971 classic "Imagine."Jeff GilesJeff Giles
When John Lennon Went Off the Deep End on ‘Some Time in New York City’When John Lennon Went Off the Deep End on ‘Some Time in New York City’This remains one of his most determinedly topical, most critically reviled, and most often-ignored solo albums.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Yoko Ono to Produce Film About Her Relationship With John LennonYoko Ono to Produce Film About Her Relationship With John LennonJohn Lennon and Yoko Ono's domestic and creative partnership will be the focus of a new film with Ono serving as one of the project's producers.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
An Insider’s Guide to Sotheby’s ‘Rock and Roll Anthology’ Auction: Exclusive InterviewAn Insider’s Guide to Sotheby’s ‘Rock and Roll Anthology’ Auction: Exclusive InterviewOn Dec. 10, Sotheby's will bring to the auction block some of the most historically important artifacts of rock history.Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
John Lennon’s Killer Denied Parole for Ninth TimeJohn Lennon’s Killer Denied Parole for Ninth TimeJohn Lennon's murderer has seen his ninth parole hearing end the same way the previous eight did: with his request for freedom denied.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
50 Years Ago: Lennon and McCartney’s Final Session Is a Bust50 Years Ago: Lennon and McCartney’s Final Session Is a BustIt was more than enough to prompt years of comeback rumors.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
When John Lennon Said the Beatles Were More Popular Than JesusWhen John Lennon Said the Beatles Were More Popular Than JesusThis controversy sparked death threats, becoming one of the reasons why they decided to stop touring.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
How John Lennon Returned to His ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’ RootsHow John Lennon Returned to His ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll’ RootsIn a way, this is the back-to-basics record the Beatles' 'Let It Be' was supposed to be.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Why John Lennon Recorded ‘Instant Karma’ So QuicklyWhy John Lennon Recorded ‘Instant Karma’ So QuicklyWritten, recorded and released over just 10 days, "Instant Karma!" had sweeping implications for the Beatles.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso