On This Day in Pop Culture History: The Beatles Cause a Commotion

“More Popular Than Rod”
More Popular than Rod

On This Date, March 4th in 1966: Despite ample album sales to support his argument, John Lennon’s assertion that The Beatles “are more popular than Jesus” sparks widespread outrage. Lennon later apologized.

3 thoughts on “On This Day in Pop Culture History: The Beatles Cause a Commotion”

  1. These days it’s a lot easier to be more popular than Jesus. That statement was groundbreaking! At that point, being the heathen that I am, I was proud of John and the boys for leaping into that sudden hell.

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