John Lennon started a famous rumor about The Beatles’ name, claiming it came from a vision of a man on a flaming pie.
The Beatles cultivated a mystical aura and collective public persona that captivated fans and the press.
Paul McCartney clarified that the flaming pie story was a joke and not the real origin of the band’s name.
The Beatles actually derived their name from Buddy Holly’s band, The Crickets, with Lennon altering “beetles” to “beatles” to convey both a bug reference and a musical beat.
