1970:
Jan. 4: The last Beatle recording session, as Paul, George and Ringo try to complete the “Get Back” album.
April 10: To publicize his first solo album called "McCartney," Paul releases an interview saying that in the future he'd rather work by himself than with the rest of the Beatles. The interview marks the group's breakup.
May 1: Harrison records several unreleased tracks with Bob Dylan during sessions for Dylan's "Self Portrait" album. One song, a take of "If Not For You" with Harrison on slide guitar, is released on Dylan's boxed set "The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3 (Rare and Unreleased)."
May 8: “Let It Be” finally released. Phil Spector, who can be credited with completing the album, is heavily criticized for his overproduction, with many citing the adding of lush backing and a choir to “The Long and Winding Road.” Bootlegs of early non-Spector mixes circulate beginning in the ‘70s.
Nov. 27: The triple-disc set "All Things Must Pass" is released in the U.S. (Harrison had tried unsuccessfully to record the title song with the Beatles during sessions for the "Let It Be" album.) The album hits No. 1 in the U.S. charts on Jan. 2, 1971.