The term 'Rock and Roll' was brought into the mainstream by DJ Alan Freed in 1954. The term was
originated by blues musicians, from a euphemism for sex used by young black people.

Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones was found dead in his pool at Cotchford Farm, former home of A.A.
Milne, creator of Winnie The Pooh.

Beatles bassist and songwriter Paul McCartney was named at birth James Paul McCartney

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was named at birth Richard Starkey. His moniker 'Ringo' came from his
penchant for wearing rings on every finger.

Beatles guitarist John Lennon was named at birth John Winston Lennon, with his middle name after
Winston Churchill. He later changed his name officially to John Ono Lennon, after Yoko Ono.

Black Sabbath singer John 'Ozzy' Osbourne once admitted that he and Sabbath drummer Bill Ward
took acid every day for two years.

The now legendary Monkees hit, "I'm A Believer", was written by Neil Diamond.

The 1969 theatre Monkees movie, 'Head', was co-written by Jack Nicholson. Frank Zappa made an
appearance in the film.

Paul McCartney's younger brother Mike recorded music under the name Mike McGear.