Alan Clayson

The social revolution of the Swinging Sixties led to a renaissance of unchecked hair growth, and long hair, especially on men, was worn as a political or countercultural symbol of protest and as an expression of masculinity.

Often overlooked as a songwriter, and being the first of the four to release solo material, George Harrison embraced fame reluctantly....

John Lennon, erstwhile would-be artist and Liverpudlian reprobate, went on to carve out a significant solo career, with the enigmatic Yoko Ono at his side....

Paul McCartney has established himself as one of the most creative artists of his generation and a British show-business treasure....