Why Paul McCartney Knew ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Movie Would Never WorkWhy Paul McCartney Knew ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Movie Would Never WorkFormer Beatle says any attempt to visualize the album would clash with fans' own imaginations. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Did the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Help Spawn Gangsta Rap?Did the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Help Spawn Gangsta Rap?That's the claim made in a newly discovered interview with former N.W.A manager Jerry Heller.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Paul McCartney Waxes Nostalgic on ‘Penny Lane’: The Story Behind Every ‘Sgt. Pepper’ SongPaul McCartney Waxes Nostalgic on ‘Penny Lane’: The Story Behind Every ‘Sgt. Pepper’ SongIt wasn’t just a street, but a suburban neighborhood in Liverpool where John Lennon and Paul McCartney lived in their youngest years.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
The Beatles Start Sessions for a Masterpiece With ‘Strawberry Fields Forever': The Story Behind Every ‘Sgt. Pepper’ SongThe Beatles Start Sessions for a Masterpiece With ‘Strawberry Fields Forever': The Story Behind Every ‘Sgt. Pepper’ SongIt sounded like nothing else in their catalog at the time, not even from the groundbreaking 'Revolver.'Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Why the BBC Wasn’t ‘Turned On’ by the Beatles’ ‘A Day in the Life’Why the BBC Wasn’t ‘Turned On’ by the Beatles’ ‘A Day in the Life’John Lennon said the 'Sgt. Pepper' finale was inspired by a series of unrelated moments in his own life.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Story of the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Runoff GrooveThe Story of the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Runoff GrooveAlbum's cheeky closing chapter was reportedly assembled at Paul McCartney's suggestion.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How a Lost ‘Sgt. Pepper’-Era Track Became the Beatles Fans’ Holy GrailHow a Lost ‘Sgt. Pepper’-Era Track Became the Beatles Fans’ Holy GrailExperimental piece from early 1967 can be thought of as a precursor to the White Album's "Revolution 9." Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Day the Beatles Shot the ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Cover PhotoThe Day the Beatles Shot the ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Cover PhotoAt the time, it was one of the most expensive ever created. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
The Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Cover Art: A Guide to Who’s WhoThe Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Cover Art: A Guide to Who’s WhoThis intricate collage of movie stars, artists, writers and deep thinkers begs the question: “Who are all these people?”Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff