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Ringo Starr's letters to teenage girlfriend about his 'new group' The Beatles sell for £16,250
By Luke Traynor, The Mirror
25 June, 2014
Doreen Speight met the future Beatle at a Butlin's holiday camp when he was with his old band Rory Storm and the Hurricanes
Also: With love from me to you: Ringo Starr's love letters to his girlfriend before he was a Beatle sold for over £16,000 ; Celebrate Ringo Starr's Birthday With Ringo Starr
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It was 50 years ago: What the Beatles thought of NZ
The New Zealand Herald
26 June, 2014
Was Aotearoa in 1964 nothing to write home about? Here's what the Fab Four thought of their week in New Zealand ....
Also: 50 Years Ago: The Beatles Recieve ‘Germ Bomb’ Death Threat ; ‘Fifth Beatle’ Brian Epstein to get Blue Plaque honour ; Blue plaque unveiled for 'fifth Beatle' ; A Hard Day's Night 50th anniversary - The story behind the Beatles' pop masterpiece ; The day "Carol" met George & Paul - at Mt Tamborine ! (inc. audio)
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PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Sir Paul McCartney, 72, enjoys relaxing Ibiza getaway with wife Nancy Shevell, 53, as he admits ‘hitting the bottle after Beatles split’
Daily mail
23 June, 2014
He has been in recovery after being struck down with a mystery illness during his tour of the Far East in May.
Also: Watch: Paul McCartney's Fans Interpret Lyrics For "Save Us" (inc. video) ; Paul McCartney adds Greensboro, N.C., show ; 'Feeling great!' Sir Paul McCartney, 72, assures fans he's fighting fit following mysteryillness... and proves it by diving into the Med during boat ride in Ibiza
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Paul McCartney 'Out There' US Tour Announcement (video)
YouTube
24 June, 2014
Check out Paul's air guitar playing as he talks about his forthcoming US tour.
Also: Coliseum Announcement: Paul McCartney Is Coming To Greensboro! (inc. video) ; Safety fears over McCartney's plans to clear trees from estate ; If I Fell: Sir Paul McCartney under fire from neighbours over plans to strip thousands of trees from his Scottish estate ; Paul McCartney Tickets For 'Out There' Tour Most Expensive At Candlestick Park and United Center ; Sir Paul McCartney -- Here Comes the Sun ... And Lots of SPF!
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Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band played Beacon Theatre (pics, setlist), will again tonight; Beatles releasing mono box set
Brooklyn Vegan
18 June, 2014
If it's a hot sticky summer night, there is a good chance the peace and loving Beatle, Ringo Starr is bringing his always reliable All Starr Band to a theater somewhere in America.
Also: Ringo Starr and his band dine at Davio’s ; Ringo Starr Unveils Self Portraits at Soho Contemporary Art Today ; Inquiry told historic Welsh Streets can't be saved simply because 'Ringo may have walked there once' ; Casinos: Ringo’s yellow submarine ; UNC-Chapel Hill gives Ringo Starr a plaque—and a hat |
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It was 50 years ago: Beatles in NZ, day by day
New Zealand Herald
23 June, 2014
Seven thousand girls, 30 police officers, the Te Pataka concert party, some egg throwers, and a handful of bemused baggage handlers are on hand at Wellington airport to welcome the TEAL Lockheed Electra carrying the Beatles with the screaming starting 45 minutes before touchdown.
Also: Beatlemaniacs storm the stage ; It was 50 years ago: Auckland's fab Beatles welcome ; Microphone used by The Beatles in Hull fetches £7,500 at Christie's auction ; It was 50 years ago: A Beatle in Mt Albert ; Let it be! Inside the abandoned Indian temple which has been untouched since The Beatles visit in 1968 and is now a Fab Four shrine
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Beatles get back to mono with Sept. 9 vinyl reissues
By Edna Gundersen, USA Today
16 June, 2014
The Beatles always favored mono over stereo in their heyday, and until 1968, their albums were released in both formats.
Also: Photo essay: A look back at how the Beatles rocked Melbourne and their teenage fans went wild ; Betty’s trip down memory lane with Fab Four ; The night a Beatle came calling ; All dazed, deafened but elated ; The day The Beatles came to town ; NBC's Beatles Series Tripped Up Over Music Rights, Competing Project
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Happy Birthday, Sir Paul McCartney: The singing legend of ‘The Beatles’ fame, and his top 3 songs, EVER!
By Amanda Monteiro, India.com
18 June, 2014
Sir Paul McCartney is EVERYTHING. Born on the 18th of June, 1942, he has dabbled in it all, when it comes to music.
Also: Bunch of nutters storm Mathew St in Paul McCartney masks ; Paul McCartney’s tour postponement has ripple effect through industry ; Star snaps of the day ; Paul McCartney Raffles Chance To Meet Him At Candlestick Park ; Happy Birthday Paul McCartney | Macca Isolated Tracks (inc. audio) |
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Beatles biographer Hunter Davies credits John Lennon letters with securing his OBE
By Tim Lamden, Ham&High
16 June, 2014
The Beatles’ John Lennon famously sent his MBE back to Her Majesty in a protest against the establishment having been recognised alongside his band members in the 1965 Queen’s birthday honours.
Also: Hand-written John Lennon lyrics set for six-figure sale at auction next week ; Yoko Ono Appoints Epic Rights Global Licensing Agent For John Lennon |
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The Beatles reunion that never was: Candid photographs of George Harrison, John Lennon and Yoko Ono at landmark Bangladesh benefit gig to fetch thousands
By Corey Charlton, Daily Mail
16 June, 2014
A set of candid photographs featuring George Harrison, John Lennon and Yoko Ono ahead of the Concert for Bangladesh have emerged for sale and are expected to sell for thousands at auction.
Also: Rare unpublished photos of Liam Gallagher, John Lennon, George Harrison, Nicole Appleton, Charlotte Rampling up for auction ; The Man Who Captured the Beatles Magic |
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VIDEO: 'Paul Weller nicked my style,' says Beatle Sir Paul McCartney
By Stefan Kyriazis, Express.co.uk
13 June, 2014
From nicking Sir Paul's mop-top look to stripping off in front of Noel Gallagher... Paul Weller's music mates have been, er, paying tribute to The Modfather in a new video celebrating 15 years of his solo hits
Also: Paul Mccartney look-alikes to hit streets of Liverpool |
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‘We just did it’: Yoko Ono on the making of the Beatles’ avant-garde “Revolution 9″
Something Else! Reviews
15 June, 2014
There have long been theories on what it meant, and whether it was constructed in such a way as to convey a larger narrative.
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An Unpublished Interview With John, Paul, George And Ringo, 50 Years After The Beatles Toured Australia (inc. audio)
By Chris Pash, Business Insider Australia
10 June, 2014
Beatles fans can now hear for the first time the full unedited version of an interview with John, George and Ringo with Melbourne radio personality Binny Lum ahead of the group’s 1964 Australian tour.
Also: The luckiest Adelaide Beatles fan waited 11 years to finally catch up with Paul McCartney ; 10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Beatles’ Debut in Australia |
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Musician believes father's report about Beatles visiting Lubbock to see Holly's grave
By William Kerns, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
11 June, 2014
Lana Dickson Townsend — a retired fourth-grade teacher who now sings with Lubbock band Encore — has, for almost 50 years, kept a secret from most people.
Also: 'The Long And Winding Road' Led To The Beatles' Final No. 1 Single ; NBC Developing Event Series About The Beatles ; 50th anniversary of The Beatles' New Zealand tour (inc. video) ; The Beatles in Australia on ABC Extra |
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Meet Paul McCartney And Ringo Starr And Help Charity
Look To The Stars
9 June, 2014
Beatles fans listen up – here’s your chance to meet two of the biggest names in show business.
Also: Paul McCartney Calls For End To Animal Experiment Secrecy |
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Paul McCartney reschedules U.S. tour dates on doctors' orders
Reuters
9 June, 2014
Former Beatle Paul McCartney, following his doctors' orders as he recovers from a viral illness after falling ill in Japan last month, has rescheduled some U.S. dates on his world tour.
Also: 35 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Releases the Last, and Most Frustrating, Wings Album ; Sir Paul McCartney to resume US tour in July |
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Heritage charity appeals for donations to help fight demolition of 300 historic houses in Dingle
By Joshua Taylor, Liverpool Echo
3 June, 2014
A heritage charity is appealing for donations from the public to help fight the demolition of nearly 300 historic houses in Dingle.
Also: Ringo Starr stars in expanded tour, art show, TV special ; Ringo Starr Producing His New Album; Talks Tour, Beatles & His 'Incredible Year' ; Ringo is ready to rock Casino Rama |
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John Lennon's books and manuscripts fetch high price at auction in New York
Reuters
4 June, 2014
The former Beatle's books and manuscripts of parodies, nonsense verse and poetry were sold on Wednesday
also: John Lennon microphone used by The Beatles at 1964 concert in Hull to be auctioned at Christie's |
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Newly Discovered 40-Year-Old Interview with George Harrison of the Beatles, Exclusively Released by Legendary Radio Personality, Levi “Who Loves You” Booker
PRWEB
2 June, 2014
Recently, unearthed and just released is a historic interview with George Harrison of The Beatles, and legendary radio personality, Levi “Who Loves You” Booker.
Also: The Beatles 1964 tour: Ian Nicholls' Melbourne interviews with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Jimmie Nicol (inc. audio) |
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Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono join forces to fight fracking
WENN.com
2 June, 2014
Sir Paul McCartney is teaming up with John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono to fight fracking.
Also: Buying The Beatles: Inside Michael Jackson's Best Business Bet ; Laurence Juber talks Paul McCartney and new photo book Guitar With Wings ; 25 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Releases ‘Flowers in the Dirt’ |
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On This Day: The Beatles release Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
By Julian Gavaghan, Yahoo News UK
1 June, 2014
JUNE 1, 1967: The Beatles released their most critically acclaimed album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band on this day in 1967.
Also: Beatles exhibit opens Midwest Music Museum at Mall of America |
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Search for Beatles fans in Liverpool snap taken over 50 years ago
By Nicola Bartlett,
1 June, 2014
The six girls are pictured with the Fab Four at St John's Hall, Tuebrook in 1961
Also: 13 Days as a Beatle: The Sad History of Jimmie Nicol |
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