John Lennon collaborated with many musicians throughout his musical career. He idolized many artists, while others he had friendly relationships with. However, Lennon’s opinions toward certain musicians changed frequently, and it would be hard to tell his true feelings. Here are a few musicians who John Lennon had a love-hate relationship with.
1. Mick Jagger Mick Jagger, John Lennon, and May Pang | Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
The Rolling Stones and The Beatles had a competitive rivalry, but their relationship was mostly friendly. Paul McCartney and John Lennon even helped the British musicians out by giving them their first hit, “I Wanna Be Your Man.” However, in a 1970 Rolling Stone interview, Lennon had harsh words toward Jagger and directed a homophobic slur at him.
“I like ‘Honky Tonk Woman’ but I think Mick’s a joke, with all that f** dancing, I always did,” Lennon said. “I enjoy it,...
1. Mick Jagger Mick Jagger, John Lennon, and May Pang | Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
The Rolling Stones and The Beatles had a competitive rivalry, but their relationship was mostly friendly. Paul McCartney and John Lennon even helped the British musicians out by giving them their first hit, “I Wanna Be Your Man.” However, in a 1970 Rolling Stone interview, Lennon had harsh words toward Jagger and directed a homophobic slur at him.
“I like ‘Honky Tonk Woman’ but I think Mick’s a joke, with all that f** dancing, I always did,” Lennon said. “I enjoy it,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones had something of a friendly rivalry. The two were in direct competition but usually friendly, and The Beatles were partly responsible for their jump to success. The Beatles did become popular first, and Mick Jagger said that listening to their music changed the direction The Rolling Stones went with their music.
The Rolling Stones began as a Blues cover band Mick Jagger | Matthew Baker/Getty Images
The Rolling Stones formed in the early 1960s. Known as The Blues Boys in their early stages, the band performed songs by popular rock and blues artists, such as Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley. The band began building a following in 1962 but was still performing covers. Their first single covered Berry’s “Come On”, which reached No. 21 on the U.K. charts.
Their second single, “I Wanna Be Your Man,” was given to them...
The Rolling Stones began as a Blues cover band Mick Jagger | Matthew Baker/Getty Images
The Rolling Stones formed in the early 1960s. Known as The Blues Boys in their early stages, the band performed songs by popular rock and blues artists, such as Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley. The band began building a following in 1962 but was still performing covers. Their first single covered Berry’s “Come On”, which reached No. 21 on the U.K. charts.
Their second single, “I Wanna Be Your Man,” was given to them...
- 3/25/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Rolling Stones and The Beatles had a competitive rivalry during the 1960s. While many rock fans debate which band has better music, The Beatles are the more successful group. The Beatles were the biggest musical act in the world during the 1960s, and Mick Jagger admitted that competing with the Liverpool band was “impossible.”
The Rolling Stones and The Beatles had a friendly rivalry George Harrison and Mick Jagger | Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Many speculated that The Beatles and The Rolling Stones had a fierce rivalry where they were bitter enemies. While it’s true that the two bands were competitive with each other, the members of each band had friendly relationships. In a 1995 interview with Rolling Stone, Mick Jagger described his band’s relationship with The Beatles.
“Super, highly competitive – but friendly,” he said. “Because when you’re very young, it’s very hard.
The Rolling Stones and The Beatles had a friendly rivalry George Harrison and Mick Jagger | Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
Many speculated that The Beatles and The Rolling Stones had a fierce rivalry where they were bitter enemies. While it’s true that the two bands were competitive with each other, the members of each band had friendly relationships. In a 1995 interview with Rolling Stone, Mick Jagger described his band’s relationship with The Beatles.
“Super, highly competitive – but friendly,” he said. “Because when you’re very young, it’s very hard.
- 3/24/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Beatles and Rolling Stones were two of England’s biggest bands in the 1960s, yet they rarely crossed paths professionally. Paul McCartney said the press manufactured the rivalry between the bands, but it wasn’t hard to fabricate animosity as the groups rarely worked together and presented different images in the media (the clean-cut Beatles and grimier Stones). They recorded the same song twice, but outside of that, The Rolling Stones worked with The Beatles just twice.
(top) Paul McCartney (left) of The Beatles and Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones; (bottom) John Lennon (center) in ‘The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus | Victor Blackman/Express/Getty Images; Andrew Maclear/Redferns John Lennon and Paul McCartney gave The Rolling Stones 1 of their first hit songs
Once Paul and John Lennon established themselves as ace songwriters, they weren’t above giving their songs to other artists. That includes The Rolling Stones.
(top) Paul McCartney (left) of The Beatles and Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones; (bottom) John Lennon (center) in ‘The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus | Victor Blackman/Express/Getty Images; Andrew Maclear/Redferns John Lennon and Paul McCartney gave The Rolling Stones 1 of their first hit songs
Once Paul and John Lennon established themselves as ace songwriters, they weren’t above giving their songs to other artists. That includes The Rolling Stones.
- 3/23/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Rolling Stones are one of the greatest classic rock bands by almost any measure. They won over millions of fans, but some fellow musicians hate The Rolling Stones. Their unbelievable career span, run of great albums in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and multiple No. 1 hits don’t mean much to other artists who couldn’t stand Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and crew.
(l-r) Rolling Stones members Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Bill Wyman | Manchester Mirror/Daily Herald/Mirrorpix via Getty Images The Rolling Stones hated some of their own music
The musicians who hated The Rolling Stones clearly didn’t hide their disdain for the band’s music. Neither did Jagger and Richards. After more than 60 years as a group, the two lifelong members hated some of the music they made together.
Both Richards and Jagger hate Their Satanic Majesties Request.
(l-r) Rolling Stones members Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Bill Wyman | Manchester Mirror/Daily Herald/Mirrorpix via Getty Images The Rolling Stones hated some of their own music
The musicians who hated The Rolling Stones clearly didn’t hide their disdain for the band’s music. Neither did Jagger and Richards. After more than 60 years as a group, the two lifelong members hated some of the music they made together.
Both Richards and Jagger hate Their Satanic Majesties Request.
- 3/19/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney is a gifted songwriter, proven by the dozens of No. 1 hits he’s written. Even more impressive is how quickly he comes up with these gems. Several of his songs he has been able to develop and finish on the spot. While the recording process occurs later, it’s still remarkable that McCartney could spontaneously create excellent music.
Here are 5 songs that Paul McCartney wrote on the spot ‘Picasso’s Last Words (Drink to Me)’ Paul McCartney | Mat Hayward/Getty Images
“Picasso’s Last Words” is a song from Band on the Run, the third studio album from Paul McCartney and Wings. The story goes that McCartney wrote the song while on vacation in Jamaica. The singer-songwriter met actor Dustin Hoffman, who was filming Papillon. After having dinner, Hoffman challenged McCartney to write a song about anything.
So, Hoffman pulled out a magazine with a story about Pablo Picasso...
Here are 5 songs that Paul McCartney wrote on the spot ‘Picasso’s Last Words (Drink to Me)’ Paul McCartney | Mat Hayward/Getty Images
“Picasso’s Last Words” is a song from Band on the Run, the third studio album from Paul McCartney and Wings. The story goes that McCartney wrote the song while on vacation in Jamaica. The singer-songwriter met actor Dustin Hoffman, who was filming Papillon. After having dinner, Hoffman challenged McCartney to write a song about anything.
So, Hoffman pulled out a magazine with a story about Pablo Picasso...
- 3/9/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Many artists are happy to sing Paul McCartney’s praises, but he has come across as rude and condescending to a few musicians. Some of McCartney’s comments about other musicians are delivered to them indirectly through his many interviews. On other occasions, he has made comments directly to an artist’s face. Here are three times that McCartney insulted another musician with his words.
Paul McCartney | Kevin Winter/Getty Images He irritated Phil Collins with his condescension
Phil Collins met McCartney in 2002, and he immediately knew that they would not be friends. When Collins asked him to sign a book, McCartney teased him about it, which infuriated the drummer.
“I met him when I was working at the Buckingham Palace party back in 2002,” he said, per NME. “McCartney came up with Heather Mills and I had a first edition of The Beatles, by Hunter Davies, and I said, ‘Hey,...
Paul McCartney | Kevin Winter/Getty Images He irritated Phil Collins with his condescension
Phil Collins met McCartney in 2002, and he immediately knew that they would not be friends. When Collins asked him to sign a book, McCartney teased him about it, which infuriated the drummer.
“I met him when I was working at the Buckingham Palace party back in 2002,” he said, per NME. “McCartney came up with Heather Mills and I had a first edition of The Beatles, by Hunter Davies, and I said, ‘Hey,...
- 3/8/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney claimed his bandmate George Harrison got The Rolling Stones a recording contract with the label that turned The Beatles down. That isn’t all the Fab Four did to kick-start their friends’ careers. Later, The Beatles gave The Rolling Stones a hit song.
Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney of The Beatles | Victor Blackman/Express/Getty Images George Harrison helped The Rolling Stones get a recording contract with the label that turned The Beatles down
In The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul recalled a day in the summer of 1963, shortly after The Beatles moved to London, when he and John Lennon admired the guitars on display in shops on Charing Cross Road.
The Beatles were fairly new and they’d only been a part of the Emi family for about a year. They didn’t have any No. 1 hits in the U.S. yet, but they did have a No.
Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney of The Beatles | Victor Blackman/Express/Getty Images George Harrison helped The Rolling Stones get a recording contract with the label that turned The Beatles down
In The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present, Paul recalled a day in the summer of 1963, shortly after The Beatles moved to London, when he and John Lennon admired the guitars on display in shops on Charing Cross Road.
The Beatles were fairly new and they’d only been a part of the Emi family for about a year. They didn’t have any No. 1 hits in the U.S. yet, but they did have a No.
- 2/19/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Paul McCartney is a natural songwriter and is often able to write a song on the spot. Many of his songs were written when he had plenty of free time, while others he had to write within a deadline. McCartney shared that he once gave himself two hours to write a song and was successfully able to do so.
Paul McCartney has the ability to write songs quickly Paul McCartney | Alexander Tamargo/WireImage
Paul McCartney is responsible for many iconic rock songs, such as “Let it Be,” “Hey Jude,” and “Band on the Run.” A few songs were written in a few hours, while others took a couple of days. Sometimes he benefited from working with John Lennon, while other times, he was alone.
There are plenty of examples of McCartney’s songwriting efficiency throughout his career. In 1963, McCartney and Lennon quickly finished “I Wanna Be Your Man” for The Rolling Stones,...
Paul McCartney has the ability to write songs quickly Paul McCartney | Alexander Tamargo/WireImage
Paul McCartney is responsible for many iconic rock songs, such as “Let it Be,” “Hey Jude,” and “Band on the Run.” A few songs were written in a few hours, while others took a couple of days. Sometimes he benefited from working with John Lennon, while other times, he was alone.
There are plenty of examples of McCartney’s songwriting efficiency throughout his career. In 1963, McCartney and Lennon quickly finished “I Wanna Be Your Man” for The Rolling Stones,...
- 2/12/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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