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Marianne Faithfull's cover of The Beatles' "Yesterday" sounds much more world-weary and desperate than the original song. It's also more baroque.

One of Oasis' songs samples John Lennon's voice and contains a piano riff that recalls The Beatles' "A Day in the Life."

Oasis' Liam Gallagher has quite a lot in common with John Lennon and used to love one of John's songs when he was a child.

Here's what Ringo Starr is working on right now and why he currently prefers EPs to full-length albums.

While singing one of his most beloved love songs in Las Vegas Elvis Presley broke into uncontrollable laughter.

Plagiarism cases are surprisingly common among musicians. Here are four artists who were caught and had to pay thousands.

Prince's "Purple Rain" is one of his signature tunes. Sadly, an embarrassing bubblegum pop single stopped it from topping the Billboard Hot 100.

Almost none of The Beatles' songs are directly about holidays. Despite this, The Beatles' "Lady Madonna" is perfect for Mother's Day.

In some ways, the lyrics of The Beatles' "Taxman" feel out of touch with the concerns that many people have today.

Paul McCartney revealed that The Beatles decided as a group that "Yesterday" shouldn't be a single in the United Kingdom.

Steve Miller said the Steve Miller Band's "The Joker" made his career on the radio even though he dislikes the radio.

Country superstar Dolly Parton once spoke about how she and her siblings were disciplined while growing up.

Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler got the boot from the band after he couldn’t keep up his side of a bargain to stay clean.

A little-known Monkees song was deemed 'too controversial' by drummer Micky Dolenz, who wrote the tune.

The Monkees Mike Nesmith had a 'wave and smile' approach to music throughout his career.

John Lennon compared electing a president to picking out a dog at the pound, largely because it's based on superficial attributes.

A 'horrifying' tornado almost blew Dolly Parton's family's cabin down was a child. Here's how her mother, Avie Lee, kept everyone safe and calm.

A John Lennon album was inspired by a famous book called 'The Primal Scream' that the singer received in the mail.

Plagiarism cases are relatively common in the music industry. Here are five popular artists who landed in hot water following plagiarism accusations.

Boyz II Men appearing in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' was unforgettable.