The Beatles win big at Grammys more than five decades after their split. How it happened?
The Beatles continue to prove that their music is timeless. More than half a century after their breakup, the legendary band took home their eighth Grammy on Sunday for Best Rock Performance, thanks to their final song, "Now and Then." The track, finished and released last year by surviving members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, marks the first time the Fab Four have won a Grammy since 1997.
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What makes this win even more extraordinary is that it comes 55 years after the band officially called it quits in 1970. The award is not just a testament to their legacy but a moment of history—The Beatles, long after their last studio album, remain a force in modern music.
Bringing Lennon Back to Life—With AI
«Now and Then» is no ordinary Beatles song. Originally written and recorded as a demo by John Lennon in 1970, the track remained unfinished for decades. But with the help of artificial intelligence, McCartney and Starr were able to isolate and enhance Lennon’s original vocals, allowing them to complete what McCartney calls “the last Beatles song.” The track also features guitar recordings from the late George Harrison, made during the 1990s, making it a true Beatles collaboration across time.
Lennon’s son, Sean Ono Lennon, accepted the award at the Grammys Premiere Ceremony, a pre-show event where winners are announced before the main telecast.
“The Beatles have done such incredible work, and they’re still in the culture,” he said in his speech. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s the
