The Beatles: The Untold Story of John Lennon's Departure and the Band's Breakup
John Lennon's departure from The Beatles is often attributed to his relationship with Yoko Ono and the struggle for creative control within the band. Despite tensions, Lennon had proposed a plan to keep the group together. The official breakup occurred in 1970, but signs of the end had been brewing for years. Lennon privately informed the group of his departure in September 1969, just days before publicly announcing it. The decision was not easy for the band members, who had faced internal conflicts and disagreements over creative direction. Lennon's plan included a fairer distribution of songwriting opportunities among the members, aiming to ease tensions and keep the group intact. However, his criticisms of Paul McCartney's songs and his departure from the band marked the definitive end of The Beatles.