April 10th, 1970 is the day most people cite as the day that The Beatles officially broke up. This was the day that Paul McCartney issued a press release regarding his first self-titled solo album and somewhat unofficially announced the break-up of the Fabulous Four.
The other Beatles were pissed off he did this because he didn’t tell them and it was seen as a publicity stunt for his first solo album.
Publicity stunt or not, it was fifty years ago that saw the end of one of the most popular and culture changing bands of all time. Below are six links to online articles about The Beatles splitting up and one video where Paul McCartney talks about the break up to Howard Stern.
Then there’s the MBIP Coming Attractions as to what’s happening here on the blog next week. So there!
The Inside Story of the Beatles’ Messy Breakup - This article tells some behind the scenes stories of the break up of The Beatles.
The Beatles Broke Up 50 Years Ago Today (via a Press Release) - This essay about the split-up also includes a video of the entire rooftop concert that ended the film, Let It Be.
The Beatles: One Guy Standing There, Shouting ‘I’m Leaving’ - Rolling Stone editor, Jann Wenner wrote this article about The Beatles breaking up a month after it happened in May of 1970.
The Beatles’ Break-Up, 40 Years Later - A look at the Beatles break up from ten years ago.
The Beatles’ Break-Up: Inside Their 1069 Split—and How They Kept It a Secret for Months - People Magazine’s take on the break up from 2019, that wonderful pre-pandemic year.
How The Beatles Break Up Happened - “Do You Want To Know A Secret?” - An essay that starts out with McCartney’s telling answers.
Paul McCartney on Who Broke Up The Beatles - Paul McCartney on Howard Stern blaming John for the whole break up.
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MBIP Coming Attractions
Monday: I got a three-course delicious take-out dinner from Kenny’s Westside Pub and you can see photos from that dinner by tuning in tomorrow!
Tuesday: I’m going to spend a socially-distant Sunday wandering around on the Peoria Riverfront.
Wednesday: This week’s local business I’m spotlighting is The Costume Trunk on West Main Street here in Peoria.
Thursday: I’m thinking about making scrambled eggs and pizza for this week’s Thursday Minute Marty Meal. I saw it online and it looked weirdly good!
Friday: I’ll continue eating the entire Arby’s menu.
Saturday: We’ll be spotlighting yet another Sandwich of Peoria.
Okay, I’ve got to get busy putting all of this together, have a wonderful and funderful Sunday, everyone!
Related Posts: Sunday Links: The Summer of 1969, The Beach Boys And Charles Manson and Rosemary’s Baby.
