Historical clue formulations

• Musician who said "Reality leaves a lot to the imagination" — 2026-06-07
• One of the Beatles — 2020-02-18
• John or son Julian — 2018-07-04
• One of the Fab Four — 2018-05-10
• McCartney's songwriting partner — 2015-04-06
• A Beatle — 2014-06-26
• "Reality leaves a lot to the imagination" speaker — 2014-03-22
• See 53-Down — 2010-09-03
• "Instant Karma" singer — 2002-07-15
• "Woman" writer — 2001-07-20
• Inaugural Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee — 1997-01-15