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Olivia Harrison sets book tour in support of the late George Harrison’s upcoming photo book
ABC Audio
13 August, 2026
Olivia Harrison, widow of Beatles legend George Harrison, is set to take part in a book tour in connection with the release of the upcoming photo book The Third Eye: Early Photographs. |
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The mad genius of The Beatles’ Revolver, the album that changed the 1960s: “Paul turned up in his pyjamas, carpet slippers, and a jacket over his pyjama top.”
By Johnny Black, Classic Rock
8 August, 2026
The Beatles landmark seventh studio album was released 60 years ago this month
Also: John wrote it, Ringo sang it and Paul played guitar. Behind the recording the Beatles refused to release. Said George Harrison, “It’s the most weird song” ; Savile Row tailors in clash with The Beatles over plans for new museum at Fab Four’s old HQ where they played iconic gig ; How AI lets us hear The Beatles in a whole new way ; EIBF – Samira Ahmed – The Beatles A Hard Day’s Night ; New documentary tells the remarkable story of Liverpool’s International Beatleweek
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Paul McCartney’s Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run returns in paperback
By Buddy Iahn, The Music Universe
12 August, 2026
Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run by Paul McCartney returns in paperback on October 6th via Liveright. |
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Rare signed US-only issued Beatles album set for auction
By Buddy Iahn, The Music Universe
3 August, 2026
A signed copy of the Beatles’ American-only album Beatles ’65, one of only two such copies known to survive, is to be offered at British auctioneers, Anderson & Garland’s Collectors’ Auction on August 27th, with an estimate of £20,000-40,000 ($27,000-$54,000)
Also: Thaw? A Beatles monument, previously labeled "an alien cultural code," has been returned to Tomsk ; At 60, The Beatles’ “Revolver” is still unfolding its secrets ; Why Revolver was the real turning point for the Beatles ; The Beatles’ most important album might not be the one you think it is ; The REAL Story Behind Lost Beatles Song Little Girl Revealed! ; Sam Mendes’ Beatles Production Heading For Abbey Road Shoot ; The Beatles' 'Revolver' Wasn't Just Revolutionary...
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Real Love
By Lawrence Saunders, YM Liverpool
5 August, 2026
As International Beatleweek celebrates its 40th anniversary, Julia Baird, a director of the company behind the festival and John Lennon’s sister, reflects on its growth and the decision she made that helped secure the Cavern’s future.
Also: New exhibit gives inside look at John Lennon's 'Lost Weekend' - New Day NW ; Photographer May Pang talks about life with John Lennon |
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“Harrison lost interest in the Rosewood Telecaster well before Let It Be came out. In December 1969, he gave it away”: How George Harrison fell in and out of love with the Tele he played at the Beatles’ final performance – and where it is now
By Chris Gill, Guitar World
1 August, 2026
George Harrison’s heavyweight prototype Fender shaped the late-era Beatles sound, and later passed through the hands of Delaney Bramlett and, briefly, Jerry Garcia
Also: The Beatle who predicted F1's TV boom decades early |
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I spoke to Paul McCartney on his birthday at his old home with Jon Bon Jovi
By Jonathan Blackburn, Liverpool Echo
2 August, 2026
A former teacher who looked after Sir Paul McCartney’s childhood home for a decade finally got to speak to the Liverpool superstar on his birthday when Jon Bon Jovi arrived at the house and asked for a tour.
Also: Phil Collins: I’ve ended feud with McCartney ; Calls for statue to honour former Wings guitarist |
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