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flag John Lennon’s 1966 comment calling The Beatles “more popular than Jesus” sparked global backlash, protests, and record burnings, especially in the U.S.

flag On March 4, 1966, John Lennon of The Beatles made a remark in a British magazine stating that the band was "more popular than Jesus," sparking widespread backlash, particularly in the United States, where religious groups and media outlets condemned the comment as blasphemous. flag The controversy led to protests, record burnings, and increased scrutiny of the band, significantly impacting their public image and tour plans.

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