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Sir Paul McCartney opens up on rift with John Lennon, depression and what's frustrating about new songs
By Mark Jefferies, The Mirror
24 May, 2016
Brad Pitt, Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller and James Bay joined a 150-strong audience in London to listen to Sir Paul McCartney look back over his incredible songwriting career for Radio 4’s Mastertapes series
Also: Mastertapes (audio+video) ; Paul McCartney mines virtual reality for 'Pure McCartney' release (inc. videos) ; Paul McCartney rejects offer to be a coach on 'The Voice' ; Video for Paul McCartney and Wings vs Timo Maas and James Teej on Virgin Records ; Exklusives WDR 2-Interview mit Sir Paul (video+audio - thanks Carlos) |
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Let it Be: McCartney zen on Brexit vote
AFP
30 May, 2016
Former Beatle Paul McCartney says he's undecided on how to vote in Britain's looming EU referendum -- but is comfortable whichever way his compatriots vote.
Also: Paul McCartney Fans Düsseldorf (video - thanks Breno)
; Paul McCartney erinnert sich die Zeiten in Hamburg (video) ; Paul McCartney Konzert Düsseldorf Hotel (video - thanks Breno) ; Paul McCartney: 'Oasis’ biggest mistake was saying they were bigger than The Beatles’ ; McCartney: "Die Beatles waren die Besten" (inc. videos - thanks Carlos)
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Paul McCartney shares his memories of late wife Linda in touching new video (inc. video)
By Lauren O'Callaghan, Express.co.uk
20 May, 2016
In the short clip, Paul reflects on his life with Linda and their decision to go vegetarian.
Also: Paul McCartney ends his tour with thanking his Argentine fans for a great week ; Paul McCartney: I almost quit music after Beatles split ; Paul McCartney en Argentina La Viola 2016 - P1 . P2 (videos - thanks Carlos) |
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Watch Ringo Starr Sit in With Joe Walsh on ‘Rocky Mountain Way’ (video)
By Dave Lifton, Ultimate Classic Rock
22 May, 2016
Having your brother-in-law hang out with you at your job can sometimes be a drag.
Also: Ringo Starr reunites with Joe Walsh onstage ; Beatles Drummer Ringo Starr Sues Indonesian Firm over 'Ringgo Star' Brand ; Ringo Starr, Gene Simmons Among Celebs "Taking a Breath" for Richard Marx’s Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Campaign ; Ringo Starr, Justin Timberlake Among Cameo’s in Bieber-Like Andy Samberg “Popstar”
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John Lennon, The Toronto Rock ‘N Roll Revival and 'the Phone Call'
By Bill King, FYI Music News
16 May, 2016
I arrived in Canada a month after the Toronto Rock ‘N Roll Revival, which took place September 13, 1969
Also: 'A Day In The Life': Rare black and white photos show John Lennon dressed as a woman in 19th century costume with Yoko Ono and their son Sean during family outing ; On this day in Montreal: John Lennon and Yoko Ono's bed-in (thanks Breno) |
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'Day-dreaming' Hampstead schoolboy defaced exercise book containing unpublished Beatles song
By Richard Osley, Camden New Journal
19 May, 2016
It is believed to be a cast-off song from one of The Beatles’ best-known albums, doomed to be forgotten without ever being heard in concert or recorded for the Fab Four’s fans.
Also: Elvis Presley guitar and John Lennon lyrics auctioned ; Remembering Bob Dylan and John Lennon's Drugged-Out Limo Ride (inc. video - thanks Breno) |
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Paul McCartney and Elton John attend George Martin's memorial service
TV3.ie
12 May, 2016
Paul McCartney and Elton John gathered at a memorial service in London to celebrate the life and work of producer George Martin on Wednesday (11May16).
Also: Bebe entrevistó a Paul McCartney antes de los recitales en el país (video - thanks Breno) ; Paul McCartney, a solas con La Viola: "Sueño que estoy tocando con John, George y Ringo" (video - thanks again Breno) ; Bebe entrevistó a Paul McCartney - Parte 2 (video - Thanks to Breno one more time)
; Paul McCartney, mano a mano con Bebe Contepomi: "Estamos preparando una gran fiesta" (inc. video - thanks forever Breno) ; Watch: Paul McCartney pays tribute to Philadelphia rocker Charlie Gracie (inc. video) ; Paul McCartney in Cordoba, Argentina 2016 (video) ; Watch Paul McCartney Jam With Young Fan on 'Get Back' (inc. video - thanks Rachel) |
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Beatles PR Tony Barrow who coined 'Fab Four' name dies aged 80
By Liam Murphy, Liverpool Echo
15 May, 2016
Tony Barrow - the man who coined the phrase “The Fab Four” for The Beatles - has died aged 80.
Also: The Beatles' PR manager behind term 'The Fab Four' dies ; Tony Barrow, Beatles Publicist Who Coined the Term 'Fab Four,' Dies at 80 ; The Beatles' former press officer Tony Barrow dies ; R.I.P. Tony Barrow Beatles Publicist 1936-2016 ; Tony Barrow, Beatles Publicist Who Coined the Term ‘Fab Four,’ Dies at 80 |
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What a set of Wings! Sir Paul McCartney flies back to the UK with his entourage on a private jet as he takes a quick break from his One On One world tour
By JJ Nattrass, Daily Mail
8 May, 2016
He's no stranger to a rock 'n' roll lifestyle, having pioneered it back in the '60s and '70s with The Beatles and Wings.
Also: Sir Paul McCartney is visiting LIPA and students have gone crazy (inc. video) ; Second weekend added for Desert Trip mega-concert with Paul McCartney, Stones ; Paul McCartney plays single Spain date to celebrate EL PAÍS anniversary
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Man Who Gave The Beatles Away made Citizen of Honour
By Larry Neild, Liverpool Confidential
10 May, 2016
Exclusive: Allan Williams and Fab Four's top aide Freda Kelly catch up on Town Hall balcony
Also: When The Beatles were almost beaten up in Manila ; Mark Richman’s ‘Hard Day’s Night’ photographing Beatles (thanks Breno) |
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Paul McCartney Meets Women Who Inspired Beatles' 'Blackbird'
By Daniel Kreps, RollingStone.com
1 May, 2016
Two members of the Little Rock Nine visit singer backstage at Arkansas concert
Also: Paul McCartney Teases Involvement in ‘Classic Rock Coachella’ (inc. video) ; Paul McCartney to play Golden 1 Center's first show ; Paul McCartney first act at Golden 1 Center in October (video); Paul McCartney tickets sell quickly (inc. video) ; Sir Paul McCartney Rocks The Premier Center (inc. video) ; PREMIER Center rolls out security updates in time for Paul McCartney concert (inc. video) ; Fans Pack Denny Sanford PREMIER Center For Sir Paul McCartney Concert (inc. video) ; 40 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Plays His First Post-Beatles U.S. Concert ; Video: Paul McCartney arrives at Premier Center ; MUSIC: Dates, ticket prices announced for Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones concert in Indio ; Paul McCartney Adds Second Washington, D.C. Date ; Extra Effort To Impress Paul McCartney (inc. video) ; McCartney fan gets tattoo of autograph from Sioux Falls show ; Chris Shaffer's Paul McCartney Forecast! (video) ; Paul McCartney Covered Prince’s ‘Let’s Go Crazy’ At His Minneapolis Show (inc. video) ; Paul McCartney Adds Final Date to One On One Tour
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Ron Howard's Beatles Film to Launch Hulu Documentary Division
By Ryan Reed, RollingStone.com
4 May, 2016
Film focusing on Fab Four's iconic early period will premiere this fall on company's new doc division following theatrical run
Also: Rare photographs and autographs of the Beatles taken at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, during filming of Strawberry Fields Forever, sold for £2,900 in auction ; The Dallas Man Who Inspired Yellow Submarine's Jeremy Hillary Boob Has Died ; Signed Beatles Apple headquarters papers included in huge music auction ; 50 Years Ago This Month, These Chiswick Residents Stepped Into Beatles History With ‘Paperback Writer’
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