The Beatles release Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 50 years ago today

(via mental_floss) Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was released to the public on June 1, 1967, and served as a confirmation that The Beatles were not only alive and well, but still at the forefront of pop music innovation.  It is considered by many to be a musical masterpiece from beginning to end.  Here are some interesting facts about Sgt. Pepper.