The Telegraph — During the Summer of Love, Charles Manson and his followers were high on drugs, listening to the Beatles - and planning a killing spree, says Mick Brown. more info

Perez Hilton — Last week, Chris Picco shared an absolutely heartbreaking video of himself singing to his dying newborn son Lennon after his wife Ashley passed away following childbirth. But despite the devastating loss, he has found himself surrounded by supporters... more info

The Telegraph — As One Direction release their fourth album, here are other bands who have inspired fan frenzy more info

Reuters — WIGAN England (Reuters) - A Gretsch guitar that John Lennon played for the recording of the Beatles' hit song "Paperback Writer" and then gave to his cousin is expected to fetch up to $1 million (630,000 GBP) at auction in Britain this week. more info

Stereogum — The producer Glyn Johns worked with people like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Who on some of their peak-era classics. And according to Johns, he almost worked on something that could’ve been a bigger deal than any of the real albums on h... more info

Stereogum — The Flaming Lips are making the late-night rounds for their new Sgt. Pepper’s tribute album, With A Little Help From My Fwends. They did “With A Little Help From My Friends” and “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” on Kimmel last week, and tonig... more info

The Telegraph — Interactive: From The Beatles to Beyonce, see how artists compare in album sales more info

The Telegraph — Opening at the O2 in London, the nine-month exhibition will feature a virtual tour of Graceland and the pool table on which the king of rock n' roll played with the Beatles more info

Stereogum — The Flaming Lips wore their best Wizard Of Oz costumes for their performance on Kimmel last night. They did two covers from their Sgt. Pepper’s tribute album, With A Little Help From My Fwends, with help from Morgan Delt and Grace Potter. Watch the... more info

The Telegraph — From a classic Beatles song to a little-known soundtrack by David Bowie, suburban life has inspired much of modern culture more info