Ian MacDonald

British music critic and author (born Ian MacCormick, 1948–2003), best known for his Beatles scholarship, notably the book published in English as "Revolution in the Head."

Author of a detailed, song-by-song study of the Beatles. The review notes he suffered depressive crises and that he died on August 20, 2003. Real name: Ian MacCormick.

Rax praises Ian MacDonald's book as a richly detailed, balanced reference on the Beatles. The review highlights precise song analyses, cultural commentary on the 1960s, and clear comparisons between Lennon and McCartney. It notes MacDonald's personal struggles and his death in 2003. Overall the review recommends the book as enlightening and essential.

For:Beatles fans, music critics, students of popular music, cultural historians