The Beatles

Paul McCartney was inspired by disgraceful scenes in ‘50s America to write a message to a fictional black girl.

Singer adds country spin to 1965 classic in video filmed for Global Citizen's "Global Goal: Unite for Our Future" event

Our look back found at least one instance where they improved upon the initially released version.

Actor and former inmate Danny Trejo recalls 1968 moment in solitary confinement.

Both success stories began on the same day - and their paths would cross on a number of occasions.

Liverpool's International Slavery Museum says there's no connection between street and James Penny.

It's unknown if Liverpool street memorialized in Beatles song is named after a slave trader.

Sound engineer Geoff Emerick kept 1962 session despite being told to destroy it — and now label want it back.

In six short years, they placed 20 songs at the top of the chart. Here's how they stand.

Seating for 1964 Jacksonville concert was supposed to be racially separated until the group demanded integration.

"Black music started the revolution in the world, the so-called youth revolution," John Lennon argued.

Without it, the group might never have rebounded from crushing disappointment to complete 'Abbey Road.'