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David Bowie, Ringo Starr to Be Featured in 2017 "Guinness World Records" Book
WJBD
30 August, 2016
Jimmy King; Rob ShanahanThe late David Bowie and famed Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and are among the music stars who will appear in the 2017 edition of the Guinness World Records book.
Also: 'He's healthy and happy': Ringo Starr representatives dismiss claims the Beatles legend, 76, has 'been in rehab for weeks'
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Paul McCartney, Clinton Global Citizen Jon Bon Jovi perform at Hillary’s Hamptons fundraiser
Twitchy
30 August, 2016
Hillary Clinton continues to prove she’s just one of us, dancing with Paul McCartney at a fundraiser in the Hamptons Tuesday night before enjoying a sing-along of “Hey Jude” performed by McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, and Jimmy Buffett.
Also: Did Brit Paul McCartney Just Let Slip He Made an Illegal Contribution to Hillary Clinton? ; With a little help from her friends! Hillary hits the Hamptons... (inc. videos)
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All Songs +1: The Beatles Are Live And Sounding Better Than Ever (inc. audio)
By Bob Boilen, NPR
25 August, 2016
Here's something I find remarkable: There are only three professionally made recordings of The Beatles playing live in concert. S
Also: How much would the Beatles love us now? ; Beatles' Acid Test: How LSD Opened the Door to 'Revolver' ; Beatles for sale - 17 rare, valuable or quirky memorabilia you can bid for at the Liverpool auction ; Producer Giles Martin on The Beatles live ; A look back at The Beatles' final concert at San Francisco's Candlestick Park (inc. videos) ; Beatles fan buys long-lost demo for £18,000 ; August 29, 1966: Candlestick Park, 50 years later…
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Ultimate Beatles Fan Ron Howard Got To Geek Out Making "Eight Days A Week"
By John Paul Titlow, Fast Company
30 August, 2016
The filmmaker talks to us about his new documentary about the Fab Four, which includes rare, meticulously restored film footage and audio.
Also: The Beatles: New documentary explores the Fab Four's early touring years ; Revolver artist Klaus Voormann on The Beatles and 'mop tops' |
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Beatles Could Have Toured On, Say Paul And Ringo
Mojo
18 August, 2016
The inside story of the Beatles’ touring years – plus all-new interviews – in the new MOJO magazine.
Also: 'The epicentre of Beatlemania': The Beatles played their final show in Toronto 50 years ago today ; Chichester Film Festival: Palmer revives Beatles World War Two idea ; The Beatles in Cleveland: 50 years ; From the Archives: Aug. 18, 1965 ; Chronicle Covers: Beatlemania overtakes the front page ; Introducing... The Sir George Martin Award ; Fan memorabilia to be appraised at Beatles Story ; The Beatles never intended to quit touring for good |
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'I can't believe it' Bizarre UFO sighting John Lennon had in New York 42 years ago TODAY
By Jon Austin, Express.co.uk
23 August, 2016
The late musician was with his secretary May Pang, when the pair were at his New York apartment on August 23 1974. |
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50 Years Ago This Month, the Beatles Played Their Only St. Louis Show — and Hated Every Minute of It
By Mike Appelstein, Riverfront Times
10 August, 2016
Picture yourself in a truck in a rainstorm.
Also: Ron Howard premieres his Beatles documentary Eight Days A Week ; Do you want to know a secret? This new Beatles film is FAB! BRIAN VINER gives an exclusive first look at Ron Howard's Eight Days A Week ; The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years reviewed ; 'Fest for Beatles Fans' comes to Rosemont (inc. video) ; Their goal: Meet the Beatles on tour in 1966. Their solution: Impersonate the opening act ; It was 50 years ago today: Anniversary of Beatles' last show in Canada a bittersweet affair.
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Paul McCartney Talks VIP Soundcheck Shows: 'It's a Tribal Ritual'
By David Fricke, RollingStone.com
15 August, 2016
Macca on beloved pre-show tradition, why Beatles stopped touring 50 years ago and more
Also: Sir Paul on Fans, the Beatles and Himself ; Sir Paul McCartney rocks Busch Stadium (inc. video) ; Paul McCartney performing in Grand Rapids tonight (inc. video) ; ‘Geeked’ for Paul McCartney, fans pack Van Andel (inc. video) ; Grapevine: Local fan gets Paul McCartney’s attention ; Paul McCartney Signs Worldwide Deal with Capitol Records ; Hillary Clinton meets with Paul McCartney in Cleveland ; Sir Paul, The Who, The Boss Featured On New Rock Hall Release |
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Ringo Starr: How the Beatles Benefited From Being Late to Digital
By Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg
4 August, 2016
The Fab Four’s drummer on supporting Brexit and the difficulty of starting a band today.
Also: Ringo Starr Now Has One Million Twitter Followers ; Ringo Starr announces November concert ; Ringo Starr Is The First Great Grandfather Beatle |
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Long Island Music Teacher on Performing With Paul McCartney: 'It Felt Incredible Living That Dream
By Steve Marinucci, Billboard
9 August, 2016
James Liverani was invited onstage during the Beatles legend's soundcheck on Sunday in New Jersey.
Also: Paul McCartney Looks Back: The Rolling Stone Interview ; Busch Stadium gets ready for its Paul McCartney close-up ; Paul McCartney and Ranulph Fiennes back Amazon tribe threatened by dams |
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How 'Beat Bugs' Sells the Beatles to a New Generation
By Scott Porch, RollingStone.com
3 August, 2016
Netflix animated show uses Fab Four's back catalog to teach kids life lessons — and turn them on to great music
Also: Eddie Vedder, Sia, and P!nk Lend Their Voices to Netflix’s Beatles-Inspired Series, ‘Beat Bugs ; How Netflix's 'Beat Bugs' creator scored so many Beatles tunes and got Sia and Eddie Vedder to sing’ |
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20 Things You Didn’t Know About The Beatles’ ‘Revolver’
BY Leonie Cooper, NME.com
3 August, 2016
Released 50 years ago (it came out on August 5, 1966 in the UK and three days later in the us), ‘Revolver’ is considered by many to be The Beatles’ finest work – and yes, we know they’re all good – but come on, this one is really something.
Also: 'I designed The Beatles' iconic Revolver album cover after I became friends with them in Hamburg' ; Court win for Sony over Beatles catalogue ; In Las Vegas, All You Need Is ‘Love’ and Eight Million Beatles Fans ; George Martin's Son Talks Father's Genius, Soundtracking Beatles' 'Love' ; Why “Revolver” still matters: The 50th anniversary of a Beatles masterpiece ; How The Beatles Recorded One of the Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Albums of All Time
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45 Years Ago: George Harrison Stages Concert for Bangladesh
By Dave Swanson, Ultimate Classic Rock
1 August, 2016
Long before benefit concerts became a thing in the ’80s, George Harrison hosted the first event of its kind with the Concert for Bangladesh on Aug. 1, 1971.
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Six-bed country home in Surrey that John Lennon bought for £20,000 during The Beatles' heyday goes on the market for £9m
By Lucy Crossley, Daily Mail
2 August, 2016
A six-bedroom country home John Lennon bought for £20,000 during The Beatles' 1960s heyday has gone on sale for almost £9million.
Also: John Lennon’s Austin Princess to be sold at auction ; John Lennon's Kenwood home sale sees Surrey fan recall fond memories of summer trips to meet the Beatles star |
