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A long weekend with John Lennon’s ‘lost weekend’ girlfriend, May Pang
By Paul Schwartzman, The Washington Post
24 July, 2024
She shared photos from their famous 18-month affair at a Northern Virginia gallery — and answered some Beatles fans’ many, many questions. |
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KIRK HAMMETT, RINGO STARR, SLASH, NANCY WILSON, Others Record 'Happy Birthday' Video Messages For JASON BECKER
Blabbermouth
22 July, 2024
Ringo Starr (THE BEATLES),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Nancy Wilson (HEART) and Kirk Hammett (METALLICA) are among the musicians who have contributed short messages to a video celebrating the 55th birthday of guitar shred pioneer Jason Becker. |
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An Iconic Tour, a Legendary Love Story: The Beatles Get Two Docs at Venice
By Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter
23 July, 2024
Kevin Macdonald's documentary 'One to One: John & Yoko' will screen at the Venice Film Festival alongside Andrei Ujica's 'Things We Said Today,' about the band's North American tour. |
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Paul McCartney adds Costa Rica date to his “Got Back” tour
By Rico, q costa rica
15 July, 2024
The event will be on November 5 at the Estadio Nacional in La Sabana
Also: Cincinnati Opera reimagines Paul McCartney's 'Liverpool Oratorio' ; Cincinnati Opera reveals whether Paul McCartney will attend 'Liverpool Oratorio' opening ; Paul McCartney’s 'Liverpool Oratorio' to have world premiere with Cincinnati Opera ; Paul McCartney Sends Special Message to Cincinnati at Debut of ‘Liverpool Oratorio’ Opera: ‘I Love That You’re Doing It There’ |
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Paul McCartney & Wings release ‘One Hand Clapping – The Backyard’ digital EP
ABC Audio
19 July, 2024
Paul McCartney & Wings released the live album One Hand Clapping in June, and now McCartney is sharing some more music recorded during the live sessions for the album.
Also: Classic Paul McCartney, Wings Albums Come To Japanese SHM-CD ; Sir Paul McCartney remembers John Mayall as ‘mentor’ and ‘great’ blues pioneer |
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Exhibition marks 60 years since A Hard Day's Night
By Paul Burnell, BBC News
14 July, 2024
An exhibition marking 60 years since the Beatles' ground-breaking film A Hard Day's Night has launched in Liverpool.
Also: When the Beatles were mobbed by fans at a Somerset railway station ; 'Fifth Beatle' Pete Best discusses Fab Four, upcoming show in Delaware ; Beatles’ master tapes were once hidden at The Mirage ; Auction for John Lennon glasses and Abbey Road photos
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How Sean Ono Lennon Resurrected His Father’s Forgotten Gem
By Jeff Slate, The Daily Beast
14 July, 2024
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s only child discusses the new box set he remixed and reveals that he believes The Beatles would have eventually reunited.
Also: Sean Ono Lennon on Celebrating John Lennon’s Underrated ‘Mind Games’ With New Mixes and Deluxe Editions... ; Hard Rock International Debuts John Lennon Memorabilia Treasure Hunt Where Devoted Fans Can Admire & Learn from His Legacy ; John Lennon’s Son Sean Says He Refuses to Let His Father’s Music Be ‘Forgotten’ Ahead of What Would Have Been His 84th Birthday |
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Ringo Starr Shares Birthday Video from NASA and His “Peace and Love” Message for the Space Agency’s Lucy Mission
By Matt Friedlander, American Songwriter
9 July, 2024
Ringo Starr sent out his message of “peace and love” across the world on Sunday, July 7, during his annual birthday celebration, which was held in Beverly Hills, California.
Also: Ringo Starr reveals why Taylor Swift could achieve bigger success than THE BEATLES - and it's nothing to do with her talents ; Beatles legend Ringo Starr’s country music album was inspired by another music icon ; Ringo Starr shares video with highlights of his Peace & Love birthday celebration |
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Sean Ono Lennon: “Mind Games is my dad getting back on track”
By Peter Watts, Uncut
11 July, 2024
Sean on working on his father's music
Also: “The serial number was the same as John Lennon’s amp. I couldn’t believe it”: John Lennon’s first Vox amp – used on early Beatles recordings and Cavern gigs – was lost for 60 years. Now it may have been found, covered in black paint, on an auction site ; The Beatles Channel Celebrates John Lennon’s ‘Mind Games’ with Exclusive New Docuseries ; Out Now: John Lennon ‘Mind Games – (The Ultimate Collection),’ Revisiting 1973 Solo Album ; John Lennon Once Tried to Get Wings, The Stones and Plastic Ono Band To Do A Show Together |
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Sir Paul McCartney wishes Sir Ringo Starr a ‘fabulous’ 84th birthday
By Naomi Clarke, Evening Standard
7 July, 2024
Sir Paul McCartney has wished his long-standing friend and former bandmate Sir Ringo Starr a “fabulous day” on his 84th birthday.
Also: Ringo Starr marks 84th birthday on stage with message of ‘peace and love’ ; All Ringo Starr wants for his 84th birthday is 'peace and love' — and a trippy two-tiered cake ; Sir Ringo Starr flashes his trademark peace sign as he celebrates his 84th birthday with wife Barbara Bach at his annual Peace and Love celebration ; Ringo Starr’s 84th birthday celebrated by Paul McCartney and late Beatles’ estates |
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The Beatles on Top of the Pops: The story of the band's only performance on the classic show
By Mayer Nissim, Gold Radio
9 July, 2024
The pop era had already well and truly started by the time Top of the Pops launched on New Year's Day in 1964.
Also: 'Beatles LOVE' takes final bow as Cirque show ends 18-year run at Mirage ; A Record Sleeve Signed by All Four Beatles Could Fetch Over $30,000 at Auction ; From the Guardian archive - The Beatles’ triumphant return to Liverpool – archive, 1964 ; Love them do: New exhibit at National Music Centre explores how Canada was ahead of the curve when it came to Beatles appreciation |
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'Sexual frenzy' — The day The Beatles came to Auckland
By Paul Casserly, 1News
3 July, 2024
The Beatles were the biggest thing to hit New Zealand in 1964 since a fresh-faced Queen Elizabeth's sell-out tour a decade earlier.
Also: How The Beatles’ London looks today: 60 years of A Hard Day’s Night ; Remixing Giles Martin: 'The Beatles: Love' producer opens up on life, music and his father ; Meet 20 Other Cast Members From the Beatles' 'A Hard Day's Night' ; Final ‘Love’ performance falls on Ringo Starr’s birthday ; Hugs, peace signs and a lot of 'Love': Inside the finale of The Beatles' Cirque show |
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Paul McCarthy celebrates 13th top-10 album
Good Morning America
5 July, 2024
Sam Champion reports the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
Also: Paul McCartney's anti-trend living room is a cozy celebration of lived-in retro design – experts love its inviting, 1960s feel ; Paul McCartney adds Bogotá stop to Got Back tour |
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Ringo Starr Hosting Global 84th Birthday Celebration — Say ‘Peace and Love’ Wherever You Are in the World on July 7
Rock Cellar Magazine
1 July, 2024
This coming July 7, Ringo Starr will celebrate his 84th birthday — and as is his custom, the Beatles legend will do so with a series of global celebrations with fans all over the world. |
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SDE unboxes the John Lennon Mind Games super deluxe edition!
Super Deluxe Edition
2 July, 2024
At £1350, the super deluxe edition of John Lennon’s 1973 album Mind Games is one of the most expensive music box sets issued since SDE was founded back in 2011.
Also: Fans invited to participate in John Lennon treasure hunt |
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