When did the Beatles disband and when did their solo careers begin?
The Beatles disbanded in April 1970, yet the four members found immediate success as solo artists. John Lennon released his album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band that same year.
Questions about Collaborations between ex-Beatles
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the first time all four ex-Beatles performed together after the split?
George Harrison organized the Concert for Bangladesh in New York City during August 1971. This event marked the first time all four ex-Beatles had performed together since the band's breakup.
Did John Lennon and Paul McCartney ever record together again after the band broke up?
John Lennon and Paul McCartney never recorded together again after an unreleased jam session on the 28th of March 1974. No official studio recordings exist between them during Lennon's lifetime.
How were Free as a Bird and Real Love created using archival material?
Paul McCartney and George Harrison added new instrumentation and vocals to complete the track based on John Lennon's original home demo recording from 1977. The technology allowed them to isolate and enhance Lennon's voice without altering its fundamental character.
When did Now and Then arrive and what technical process enabled its completion?
Now and Then arrived in 2023 after decades of technical challenges. Audio restoration techniques enabled engineers to separate Lennon's vocal from background noise so McCartney and Starr could complete the song using modern digital tools.