The lyrics of “Helter Skelter” have no reference to any importers, territorial expansions, Christianity, paganism, or anything else relevant to the Romans.

Considering that the "Helter Skelter" recording began in May 1968, it's possible McCartney is referring to The Who Sell Out, which was released in late 1967.

The historical importance of The Beatles' "Helter Skelter" is twofold and it remains a standard despite its association with Charles Manson.

Helter Skelter started as a chaotic Beatles rock song, but it took on a terrifying meaning in the hands of Charles Manson.

The “breastplates of fire” represented the Beatles’ electric guitars; the “fire and smoke and brimstone” were the band’s incendiary lyrics that would incite Helter Skelter.

The duo of Manson and Zombie switch off on vocal duties throughout the song, delivering horror-centric and crazy distorted lines from the notorious Beatles cut.

QUESTION: Why was the Beatles song Helter Skelter linked with the Charles Manson murders? Two of the many themes which inspired the macabre vision of cult leader Charles Manson were music and ...

Charles Manson leaves a Los Angeles courtroom after telling a judge “lies have been told” about him, on Dec. 22, 1969. Charles Manson, one of the world’s most notorious killers, pined to be ...

Initial sessions for "Helter Skelter" were so intense that they ultimately included the longest song the Beatles ever recorded: a 27-minute version of the track that later appeared on their self ...

The Beatles' song "Helter Skelter" supposedly inspired Charles Manson. Learn what the band had to say about the murders.

The Beatles song “Helter Skelter” was played as evidence in the courtroom of the notorious murder case against Charlie Manson and his followers on this day in 1971. Hibbing, Minn., nati… ...