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Bob Dylan Liked ‘Messing With’ George Harrison in the Studio and Almost Got a Subpar Solo Because of It

George Harrison joined Bob Dylan in the studio in the 1980s. He had to tell a producer to make sure Dylan let him record more than one take.

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Ringo Starr’s Son Once Said He Didn’t Think of His Father as a ‘Great Drummer’

Ringo Starr's son didn't always like being raised by a Beatle. It frustrated him when people compared them, because he didn't think Starr was a great drummer

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John Lennon Was ‘Jealous’ That Mick Jagger Had a ‘Rebel Image’

John Lennon thought Mick Jagger was able to be a rebel but he wasn't. This made him jealous of the other musician.

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Ringo Starr’s Son Was Furious When People Mentioned Him in the Same Sentence as His Dad

Ringo Starr and his son had a rocky relationship. Starr's son used to become furious whenever people compared him to his dad. Here's why.

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Ringo Starr Gave His Son 1 Single Drumming Lesson

Ringo Starr didn't teach his son Zak much about drumming. Zak said he learned more about drumming from watching other musicians.

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Robert Plant Said He ‘Didn’t Dare’ Play Guitar in the 1970s: ‘I Couldn’t Look at a Guitar Without Blanching’

Robert Plant often plays the acoustic guitar now. He shared why he never felt comfortable doing this with Led Zeppelin.

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Paul McCartney Said He and John Lennon ‘Never Got to the Bottom of Each Other’s Souls’

Paul McCartney and John Lennon had a fraught relationship. McCartney compared them to army buddies and said they didn't fully know each other.

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Robert Plant Considered Quitting Music to Become a Teacher: ‘Putting the Ego Away’

Robert Plant considered becoming a teacher in the 1970s. He said that this is still something that appeals to him.

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David Crosby Was Responsible for a Huge Turning Point in George Harrison’s Life

A gift from David Crosby ended up changing George Harrison's life. Crosby had no idea how important the gift would be when he first gave it to Harrison.

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Bob Dylan Was ‘Like a Kid’ on a ‘Spooky’ Hunt for a Ghost Dog

Bob Dylan was on a hunt for a ghost when he thought he heard the spirit. A relatively normal sound made him think he'd discovered a ghost.

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Ringo Starr Said Paul McCartney ‘Likes to Think He’s the Only’ Beatle

Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney have a friendly relationship. Still, Starr once pointed out the fact that McCartney thinks of himself as the last Beatle.

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Bob Dylan Was ‘Kicked Out’ of Denver for Theft After a Disastrous Stay

Bob Dylan had a series of misfortunes when he was staying in Denver. His visit came to an uncomfortable end when he stole from a friend.

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Ringo Starr Said the Beatles Were ‘Shocked’ When He Had a Successful Solo Career

Ringo Starr was often ranked at the bottom of The Beatles. Because of this, he and his bandmates were shocked that he had a successful solo career.

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John Lennon Said Paul McCartney Was the Only Beatle Who Could Successfully Disguise Himself in Public

In order to go outside during Beatlemania, The Beatles used disguises. John Lennon shared how Paul McCartney was so good at this.

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Paul McCartney Had the Most Complicated Relationship With Brian Epstein of All the Beatles

All of The Beatles got along with manager Brian Epstein, but Paul McCartney had a complicated relationship with him. Here's why.

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John Lennon Said Mick Jagger Was ‘Taking Over’ His ‘Wicked’ Reputation

John Lennon said Mick Jagger had picked up the reputation he once had. A journalist's notes made him believe this.

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The Beatles Worried They Were ‘Finished’ Just Before Making It Big in America

After becoming massive celebrities in England, The Beatles traveled to America. Just before they arrived, they worried their star power was slipping.

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George Harrison Saved a Night Out With His Unusual Place to Store Money

George Harrison was the most focused on money of all the Beatles. He had a secret hiding place for cash that ended up saving a night out.

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Bob Dylan Was Furious With Joan Baez for Cutting Her Hair Years After They Broke Up

Bob Dylan and Joan Baez toured together in the 1970s. They hadn't dated in years, but he was mad at her for cutting her hair.

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Ringo Starr Was Rude and ‘so Angry’ on a Talk Show, Making Him a Host’s Least Favorite Guest

Ringo Starr has a reputation for being approachable, but he was once incredibly rude on a talk show. A host shared why he was so angry.