Abbey Quote by Paul McCartney

People have made a living deconstructing Lennon and The Beatles songs because of their compositional sophistication. But what's so exciting about John is that…

— Randy Bachman

John was great to work with, and a lot of fun. I wish Id had the chance to make more music with him, of…

— Tony Levin

“None of would've made it alone" John once explained, "because Paul wasn't strong enough, I didn't have enough girl-appeal, George was too quiet, and…

— Jonathan Cott

John's relationship with each of the other Beatles was different. He was at his most relaxed with Ringo, who often had him in stitches…

— Cynthia Lennon

Abbey Road' was a fantastic record.

— Glyn Johns

John could write a mean song. He had a lot of venom in him. Whereas I had a happy childhood.

— Paul McCartney

I actually didn't listen to the Beatles song 'Nowhere Man' when I was writing my book of the same name. What I listened to…

— Aleksandar Hemon

John was a very talented person who gave the world a lot of happiness through his music.

— May Pang

I once asked [John] Lennon what he thought of what I do. He said 'it's great, but its just rock and roll with lipstick…

— David Bowie

It was a staggering moment when I first heard the news. Lennon was a most talented man and above all, a gentle soul. John…

— Frank Sinatra

Nobody can beat those songs on 'Abbey Road.'

— Dennis DeYoung

To have John Mellencamp compliment my songwriting? That was unreal.

— Darius Rucker