The Beatles are feared to have been repeatedly molested by their creepy drug-loving celebrity dentist, John Riley. Riley, a Harley Street tooth technician to the stars, was hired to fix The Fab Fourâs crooked teeth as they were on the brink of global stardom. While giving them gleaming smiles, Riley is suspected to have secretly sexually assaulted rising Beatles icons Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison.
This shocking claim was brought to light in the critically-acclaimed book “One Two Three Four: The Beatles In Time” by Craig Brown. In an interview with the author, George Harrisonâs ex-wife Pattie Boyd shared her concerns about Riley, describing him as a twisted pervert. Boyd recounted how Riley would always sedate the musicians with intravenous valium, even for minor dental procedures. She recalled an incident where Riley dosed Harrison so severely with a tranquilizer that he had to be slapped awake.
Boyd expressed her suspicions that Riley could have been doing anything to them while they were unconscious, calling his behavior sinister. The book reveals that Harrison, whose teeth needed particular attention, developed a close friendship with Riley and even invited him on holiday with The Beatles.
Riley, known for his charisma and popularity among showbiz figures, including all four Beatles, was infamous for slipping LSD to John Lennon, George Harrison, and their partners at a dinner party without their knowledge. This incident led to the nickname “wicked dentist” for Riley. Harrison suspected that Riley drugged them with the intention of orchestrating a group orgy.
The LSD incident had a profound impact on the Beatles, inspiring songs on the album Revolver about tripping. Despite vowing never to visit Riley again, Lennon and Harrison went on to experiment with LSD, with Lennon’s fascination with the hallucinogen causing strain in his relationship with Cynthia. McCartney and Starr also had their first LSD experiences while on tour in 1965.
The surreal experiences influenced the band’s music, with songs like “Help!” and “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” reflecting their drug-induced state. Riley’s dark legacy as The Beatles’ “wicked dentist” was first mentioned in “The Fab Four: The Gospel According To The Beatles,” with Brown’s book shedding light on his potential sinister motives.
The disturbing revelations surrounding Riley’s actions shed new light on the darker side of The Beatles’ history, showing how even the most iconic musicians were not immune to exploitation and manipulation.
