GROUPS
Apple Icons
Steve Jobs wasn't the only person in history to turn the apple into a significant cultural symbol. Somewhere in between the origin of the Adam and Eve story and the invention of the iPod, there were dozens of notable people who transformed the forbidden fruit into a significant statement.
FEATURED VIDEO
Featured People
-
Steve Jobs
- In these groups:
- Modern Titans of Tech
- Apple Icons
- Vegans
Steve Jobs
Entrepreneur / 1955 - 2011
The original Apple Computers logo was a picture of Isaac Newton, sitting under an apple tree. The image represented "the acquisition of knowledge," and evolved over time into the simple apple that is known throughout the world today.
-
John Lennon
- In these groups:
- John Lennon and Yoko Ono
- The Beatles
- Famous Celebrity Couples
John Lennon
Songwriter, Singer / 1940 - 1980
The Beatles founded Apple Records in 1968, as a division of their Apple Corps conglomerate. The name, pronounced "apple core," was a pun. The logo—a large, green apple—became synonymous with the band's creative output.
-
Isaac Newton
- In these groups:
- Apple Icons
- Historic Hair Band Members
- Tech Giants
Isaac Newton
Philosopher, Mathematician, Astronomer, Physicist / 1643 - 1727
After watching an apple fall from a tree, Newton claimed he had an epiphany about the concept of gravity. Since then, several people have stepped forward to claim ownership of the original apple tree Newton described.
-
Benjamin Franklin
- In these groups:
- Apple Icons
- Who Is On Your Money
- Founding Fathers
Benjamin Franklin
Inventor, Political Leader, Scientist, Writer / 1706 - 1790
You can thank Benjamin Franklin for the popular adage "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." The phrase helped perpetuate the idea of the apple as the ultimate health food for decades.
-
Paul McCartney
- In these groups:
- The Beatles
- Apple Icons
- Heather Mills and Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer / 1942 -
The Beatles founded Apple Records in 1968, as a division of their Apple Corps conglomerate. The name, pronounced "apple core," was a pun. The logo—a large, green apple—became synonymous with the band's creative output.
-
George Harrison
- In these groups:
- The Beatles
- Apple Icons
- Guitar Heroes
George Harrison
Musician / 1943 - 2001
The Beatles founded Apple Records in 1968, as a division of their Apple Corps conglomerate. The name, pronounced "apple core," was a pun. The logo—a large, green apple—became synonymous with the band's creative output.
Got something to say?
blog comments powered by Disqusprofile name: Steve Jobs profile occupation: Entrepreneur
profile id: 9422656
profile name: Isaac Newton profile occupation: Philosopher, Mathematician, Astronomer, Physicist
profile id: 9301234
profile name: Benjamin Franklin profile occupation: Inventor, Political Leader, Scientist, Writer
profile id: 9379045
profile name: John Lennon profile occupation: Songwriter, Singer
profile id: 9390850
profile name: Paul McCartney profile occupation: Animal Rights Activist, Songwriter, Singer
profile id: 9206804
profile name: George Harrison profile occupation: Musician
Your Connections
Sign in with Facebook to see how you and your friends are connected to famous icons.
Shop Bio
Other groups you may
be interested in
-
Live Talks Los Angeles
Live Talks Los Angeles
View groupBIO is a proud sponsor of Live Talks Los Angeles, an organization which features live conversations with prominent writers, artists, actors, musicians, influencers and business thought leaders. Proceeds from ticket sales support worthwhile literacy, arts and educational causes. Below are some of the featured guests.
12 people in this group
-
Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman
- In this group:
- Dennis Rodman
- Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman
View groupIn November 1998, Baywatch actress and Playboy model Carmen Electra wed eccentric basketball star (and sometime cross-dresser) Dennis Rodman in Las Vegas. Rodman filed for an annullment nine days later, claiming he was drunk at the ceremony. The couple had an on-and-off relationship until they divorced the next year, and in the meantime both were arrested for a domestic disturbance.
2 people in this group
Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman
-
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
View groupExplore Biography.com's collection of sci-fi and fantasy writers, including J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, George R. R. Martin, J.M. Barrie, Jules Verne, Octavia Butler, Ray Bradbury, H.G. Wells and Isaac Asimov.
12 people in this group

Prince William
Famous Astronauts
Kanye West
My Ghost Story
I Survived
Liberace
Annie Oakley
I Survived


