One of the most controversial classic rock songs from the 1970s was John Lennon’s “Cold Turkey.” The song was banned on multiple radio stations in the United States. Subsequently, John said the ban ...

When U.S. radio stations banned John Lennon’s track “Cold Turkey,” he was quick to point out that the decision reflected a problem with society, not a problem with his art. Lennon first presented the ...

One of the things that set John Lennon apart from other songwriters was his fearlessness. He wrote about topics from which others would generally shy away. And he would sing about personal subjects ...