“’Rubber Soul’ was the pot album and ‘Revolver’ was the acid.” – John Lennon

The new issue of Rolling Stone has a great story in it about the first time The Beatles dropped acid, and how it led to a major shift in their musical output, particularly on Revolver (which celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this month). Read below.

Beatles’ Acid Test: How LSD Opened the Door to ‘Revolver’

*Bonus*

Check out Rolling Stone‘s new podcast episode “Temple of the Dog Return” featuring Chris Cornell, Jeff Ament and Mike McCready telling the story behind the great grunge supergroup as they prepare for their first-ever tour together this fall.

‘Rolling Stone Music Now’ Podcast: Temple of the Dog Return