beatles

Hi all - I've decided to gather the few different entries I've made to the "Rock albums from alternate timelines" thread and post them on a new one, dedicated to a timeline where the Beatles find ways to compromise starting in 1967. I plan to cover their output through 1980. Some albums will be...

What if Beatle Paul McCartney actually died in 1966, rather than just being an unfounded conspiracy theory?

Welcome to an alternate history of the Beatles (and others). There’s no real earth-shattering change right now, although something might happen in the future if I get an idea, it’s mostly just different tracklistings. I will be portraying the Beatles and (for now at least) The Beach Boys, but if...

What if Paul McCartney really did die on 9 November 1966 in a car accident, like it was rumoured? Albeit not following the conspiracy theory in that he isn’t replaced by a fake Paul and that his death is public. Would the Beatles stay together? What would become of music and the other Beatles?

An AHC I’ve thought of lately POD: 1969-1971 Rules: The Beatles breakup must remain the same Lennon must lead a political party by August 1972 The party would be broadly far-left, with an overall Marxist leaning, to be socially liberal and opposed to the Vietnam War Bonus points if supporters...

(This is my first ATL, so I hope it turns out well) February 7th, 1964: While on their way to John F. Kennedy Airport, the Beatles' plane crashes into the Atlantic Ocean. There are no survivors reported. (Feel free to add whatever events or PODs you want, just as long as it's not ASB)

"..we are receiving breaking news that Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda have been found dead in Nigeria. As of right now, it is unclear what the cause of death was, however some sources are saying that both were brutally stabbed." How is the world impacted? Most importantly, How are John...

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As anyone with a knowledge of older music knows, the Beatles, after their disastrous 1966 US tour, John’s controversial Jesus remarks, almost being killed in Philippines, a massive US backlash that would haunt them until the late 60s, they had decided to take a big step and split up in late...

In 1968, The Beatles, arguably the biggest and best band in history, set up their own record label/all purpose company Apple Corps (it pains me to admit I only now figured out the pun) as a vehicle for their own music and films and publishing and whatnot as well as allowing other artists a...

What if Paul and George mended their relationship as musicians sometime during the group’s stay in India (in other words: Paul started giving George more credit earlier in terms of songwriting), and the group went into the Get Back sessions with a different mindset? Would we see an earlier...

I was reading the history of John Lennon and his father have tried to take him to New Zealand secretly, but his mother don’t let it happens, what if the father was successful and Lennon migrate to New Zealand? How this affect The Beatles?

Certain bands or acts (Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Queen, Nirvana) seemed poised to have long, fruitful careers of many hits and to change the course of music, and they have. However, other bands or acts are so different, innovative, and great that they seem destined for eternal stardom and...

Wings' logo From 1971 to 2000 ex-Beatle Paul McCartney had a little band, a band that tried to take on the world; this band came close, but sadly it flew to close to the sun and melted. Wings had number ones, films, and Grammies; however trend chasing, label fall out, member changes, and the...

Prelude Hello everyone. This is my first alternate timeline, centered around The Beatles. Unlike a lot of Beatles-centered alternate timelines, which ask "what if The Beatles never broke up?", this one shall ask the question "What if The Beatles broke up during the White Album sessions?"...

POD, August 15th 1968: Ringo Starr and George Harrison announce their departure from The Beatles, this was following tension during the recording of their new album. September 20th 1968: The Beatles are officially dissolved by John; there was public mourning in London, that day was nicknamed...

August 19, 1966 at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee, a bomb went off during the Beatles concert killing all 4 members and those close to the stage. Soon it was discovered that some members of the KKK had orchestrated the assassination and were put jail for their crimes. "I never...

Here's an article on the premise of this scenario. TLDR: The Beatles go to Manila for concerts. Accidentally snubs wife of local dictator. Said wife happens to be a drama queen. Gets super pissed and vows revenge. Presumably hires a bunch of goons to scare the living daylights out of the Fab...

This show is on BBC Radio 2 tonight, and sound very interesting, so I thought I'd start a thread so we can discuss it. It will be on iPlayer if anyone misses it at 10pm. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08rfqk3

The Beatles had a great deal of mythology and urban legend built around them. It was a parlor game for any fan of any band in the age before the internet. A rumor would start and develop, and be told from record store employees, radio disc jockeys, and a friend whose cousin's brother knew a guy...