Mick Jagger and Keith Richards begin to write songs together, and change the band dynamic forever. The band records their debut album, and embark on a disastrous tour of the United States.

The Stones start touring, and meet their manager, Andrew Loog Oldham. They land recording contract, and make some changes to the band’s lineup.

Brian Jones’ unusual childhood causes him to pick up a guitar and start a blues band. He recruits Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts to join him.

In the final episode of the series, we learn about the music John, Paul, George, and Ringo made in the second half of the 1970’s, as well as the tragic murder of John Lennon in 1980.

George tries to recover from Dark Horse, but spends more time in court. Ringo rocks too hard. Paul tours the world. John’s Lost Weekend ends.

Paul goes to Africa with Wings and records his breakthrough album; John splits with Yoko and moves to LA; George goes on tour and gets some less than stellar reviews.

John, George, and Ringo end their relationships with Allen Klein. John becomes an activist. George records his second album. Ringo records his first. Paul starts a new band.

Paul record’s an album that critics don’t care for, Ringo records a hit, George plays a concert for charity, and John writes his best album ever.

George Harrison releases his first solo album, an epic triple album called All Things Must Pass. John releases John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and makes sure everyone knows the Beatles are over.

In this special episode of Rock Bands Podcast, Jonathan talks with Matt Williamson of the YouTube channel Pop Goes the Sixties about the Beatles, pop culture, and the current state of pop music.