Rock Bands Podcast

The Beatles break up.

The Beatles clash over their association with the infamous Allen Klein. They record an album like the old days, and call it Abbey Road. George wows everyone with his contributions to the album, and John shocked the band with an announcement.

The Beatles meet at a film studio to rehearse material for a potential live show. A second Beatle leaves the band. They end up recording what becomes the “Let It Be” album.

John, Paul, George, and Ringo get together to record one of their finest pieces— the tension filled, self-titled double album, known as the “White Album”. The first Beatle quits the band.

The Beatles visit the Maharishi in Rishikesh, India. They learn about meditation, and write a ton of songs. They come back to launch their new company, Apple Corps, and the story of John and Yoko begins.

The Beatles get right back to work after Sgt. Pepper, and cut some of their trippiest music for the Summer of Love. They shoot another film, and meet their new guru. Tragedy strikes the band when their manager, Brian Epstein dies suddenly.

The Beatles take a break, and when they come back they’re all a bit different. They record their 1967 album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

The Beatles make their most experimental record, Revolver, and change the music industry yet again. Their world tour is ruined by danger and controversy after John makes a comment about The Beatles and Jesus.

The Beatles film a movie, record an album, and play a stadium. Paul writes “Yesterday” while John, George, and Ringo trip on LSD. They record Rubber Soul, their first masterpiece.

The Beatles play on the Ed Sullivan Show and conquer the United States. They film a movie, record a couple of albums, and have some fun with Bob Dylan.