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George Harrison Remembered 13 Years Later
By Brett Stewart, Guardian Liberty Voice
30 November, 2014
This weekend as families gather for post-Thanksgiving celebration and peace, the anniversary of the death of George Harrison was remembered.
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40 Years Ago: John Lennon Makes His Last Concert Appearance
By Nick DeRiso, Ultimate Classic Rock
28 November, 2014
Dual legends initially grew up around John Lennon‘s Nov. 28, 1974 appearance on stage with Elton John at Madison Square Garden: That he only appeared there after losing a bet. And that a backstage moment marked Lennon’s reunion with Yoko Ono, after his co-called “Lost Weekend.”
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The Beatles - History's greatest band is Liverpool's most lucrative brand
By Nick Miller, Brisbane Times
29 November, 2014
Strawberry Fields forever… except the field's famous gates are now red-painted replicas. |
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Beatles photos give star performance
By Chris Cheesman, Amateur Photographer
24 November, 2014
A rare set of Beatles photos has sold for £180,000, shattering their estimated auction price of £50,000-£70,000.
Also: John Lennon guitar misses out on £400,000 reserve at auction ; John Lennon scarf ties in Hungerthon charity ; Nurse's Lennon memorabilia sells for four figure sum
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Prince Charles, Paul McCartney and Lily Allen Toast PRS For Music's Centennial
By Richard Smirke, Billboard
26 November, 2014
Late last week, their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception at their official London residence, Clarence House, to celebrate 100 years of U.K. collection society PRS for Music.
Also: Paul McCartney faz mais um grande show em São Paulo (video)
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George Harrison’s ‘The Apple Years 1968-75’ to Make Global Debut in High Definition Digital Audio on November 24
Business Wire
20 November, 2014
Released on CD and digitally in September, the new George Harrison collection, The Apple Years 1968-75, will make its global high definition digital audio debut next week.
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Original Beatles members The Quarrymen on mission to tour Australia
NEWS.com.au
21 November, 2014
Along Penny Lane in Liverpool the tour coaches and cars slow to a crawl as music fans and tourists bunch up at the windows for a quick photograph of an ordinary street sign of a not so ordinary song title.
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Unicef Plans a Global Singalong of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’
By Allan Kozinn, The New York Times
19 November, 2014
Have you always thought you had the perfect harmony vocal line for John Lennon’s “Imagine” – or just thought the recording would have been a bit more interesting if you were singing along?
Also: Prague wall dedicated to John Lennon painted over ; Imagine that! Dozens of celebrities feature in amazing interactive music video singing John Lennon classic for UNICEF campaign – and YOU can sing along with them (inc. videos)
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Sir Paul McCartney: "No time" to accept Dave Grohl's Sonic Highways challenge (inc. audio)
Xfm
20 November, 2014
Sir Paul McCartney has told XFM that he wishes he had the time to take up Dave Grohl's challenge to make a UK version of his Sonic Highways project.
Also: Watch Paul McCartney Perform 'Live And Let Die' In Virtual Reality With This New App ; It's a family affair: Sir Paul McCartney plays the proud father as he turns out to celebrate daughter Mary's book launch alongside Stella ; Sir Paul McCartney earns £60k a day
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40 Years Ago: The Beatles’ Off-Broadway ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Show Bombs After All-Star Premiere
By Frank Mastropolo, Ultimate Classic Rock
17 November, 2014
With little input from the Beatles other than the use of their music, ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band on the Road: A Rock Spectacle’ debuted Off-Broadway at New York’s Beacon Theater on Nov. 17, 1974.
Also: John Lennon Telegram Up For Auction
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Sir Paul's tips for budding stars
Press Association
19 November, 2014
Sir Paul McCartney has swapped stadiums for the back of a London shop as he entertained one of his smallest audiences for years - to a crowd of little more than 30 people.
Also: Paul McCartney shares his songwriting tips (video) ; Come Together: A tired-looking Sir Paul McCartney discusses his new song at a private gig with supermodel Lily Cole (inc. video)
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Giving peace a chance! Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono come together to support his daughter Stella McCartney at awards gala (inc. video)
By John Lopez, Daily Mail
14 November, 2014
They were embattled in a decades-long feud over songwriting credits and reports of breaking up the Beatles.
Also: She loves you! Paul McCartney holds wife Nancy's hand at Stella's recognition gala ; Saiba como participar de concurso para conhecer Paul McCartney (video) ; Em show no ES, Paul McCartney 'arranha' o português e encanta público (video)
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Paul McCartney Flew Overnight from Brazil for Daughter’s Lincoln Center Tribute
By Roger Friedman, ShowBiz411.com
15 November, 2014
Paul McCartney, now 72 and spry as ever, still looked wiped out when he arrived at Alice Tully Hall on Thursday night.
Also: Sir Paul McCartney: why I have a beef with meat-eating ; Paul McCartney chega ao Brasil para turnê (video - thanks Carlos) ; Ganhadores de promoção conhecem Paul McCartney, no ES (video); Em Movimento: o show de Paul McCartney (video) ; Paul Mccartney, Up For Top Pollstar Award ; VH1′s A Very Bonnaroo Thanksgiving Special To Feature Paul McCartney, Arcade Fire, Metallica & More
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Ringo Sets ‘All Starr’ Dates
Pollstar
10 November, 2014
Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band reveal a February-March run that includes shows in South America, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic as well as in the U.S.
Also: Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr sign piano for Slidell veterans' project auction |
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Yoko Ono Secretly Buys Lennon’s Childhood Home
By Andre Walker, Breitbart News
13 November, 2014
Yoko Ono has secretly bought the former home of John Lennon, according to sources in Liverpool. Yoko is said to have bought the house as an anonymous ‘over the phone bidder’ in an auction at the Cavern Club last year.
Also: Irving Azoff Threatens To Pull 20K Songs Off YouTube ; Reminders of John Lennon’s time in Golspie hospital up for auction ; Anson Williams Remembers The Time John Lennon Visited The 'Happy Days' Set (video - thanks Allan)
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Paul McCartney, Carrie Underwood Star At Billionaire Ron Baron's Investment Conference
Forbes
8 November, 2014
Billionaire Ron Baron isn’t just a savvy investor – he also knows how to put on a good show.
Also: Sir Paul McCartney paid over $1 million to perform at conference ; Paul McCartney and Nick Cave contribute hand drawn artwork to graphic design book raising funds for Alzheimer's Society
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Pieces of John Lennon’s Guitar Up for Auction
By Allan Kozinn, The New York Times
10 November, 2014
Instruments owned by rock stars can command high prices when they come up for auction, particularly those used at significant performances or recording sessions. But pieces of instruments?
Also: Beatles guitar expected to sell for $1 million at upcoming auction (inc. video); John Lennon's 'Paperback Writer' guitar goes to auction (video)
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Bob Dylan Wanted to Make an Album With the Beatles and Rolling Stones
By Andy Greene, Rolling Stone
7 November, 2014
Few figures in rock history have a more impressive résumé than Glyn Johns. |
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It was 50 years ago today... Beatlemania hits Cardiff
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BBC News
7 November, 2014
It was 50 years ago today that Beatlemania exploded on to the streets of Cardiff.
Also: Remembering Abbey Road Studios |
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Paul McCartney supports Forest Green Rovers ahead of world's first vegan football match
Gloucester Citizen
1 November, 2014
Music legend Paul McCartney has voiced his support for Forest Green Rovers ahead of today's game, believed to be the world's first vegan football match.
Also: Premiere: Hear A Lost Lullaby By Paul McCartney ; WATCH DEBENHAMS CHRISTMAS TV AD: Paul McCartney's Frog Chorus 'We all stand together' inspires store giant's festive campaign (inc. video) ; Premiere: Wings - 'Listen To What The Man Said' (inc. video)
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Lennon’s Lover Gives HottyToddy.com Fresh Beatles Info
HottyToddy.com
3 November, 2014
HottyToddy.com — May, it is truly an honor to interview you! Tell us about your life today and in recent years. |
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