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The day I saw John and Yoko’s 'bed-in' peace demonstration
By Rick Wilson, The Guardian
26 February, 2017
Amsterdam, 1969, and Rick Wilson, a young magazine reporter, hears of unusual goings on at the Hilton…
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Olivia Harrison reflects on the music and a book marking what would have been 'Quiet Beatle's' 74th birthday
By Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times
24 February, 2017
To hear Olivia Harrison tell it, it wasn’t unusual for George Harrison to stroll through their house spouting words at random — a process that could cause an outsider to wonder whether the ex-Beatle had suddenly started speaking in tongues.
Also: Paul McCartney marks birthday of Beatles bandmate George Harrison |
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The man who was briefly a Beatle: Son says his lost father would be horrified by plans for biopic about the time he filled in for sick Ringo
By Isobel Frodsham, Daily Mail
25 February, 2017
The son of former Beatle Jimmie Nicol has said his father would be horrified if a book about his time in the band would be turned into a film.
Also: Gringo Starr: How the Beatle who stood in for Ringo - and enjoyed 12 riotous days of hedonism - on their first world tour is now a recluse and thought to be living in MEXICO ; Autographed 45 of The Beatles' "Please Please Me" May Bring $40,000 at Heritage Auctions
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Beatles Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney Reunite in Studio
By Steve Marinucci, Billboard
20 February, 2017
It's not every day two Beatles come together. |
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Listen to Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello’s Original ‘My Brave Face’ Demo
By Jeff Giles, Ultimate Classic Rock
24 February, 2017
With the remastered and expanded edition of his 1989 Flowers in the Dirt album less than a month away, Paul McCartney has posted one of the set’s bonus tracks — the original demo of the LP’s first single “My Brave Face,” one of several songs written with Elvis Costello.
Also: Unseen pictures show Sir Paul McCartney doing DIY and hanging with Elvis Costello during 1989 album recording |
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John Lennon's voice features on a record by a Cardiff musician with Yoko Ono's permisson
By David Owens, WalesOnline
18 February, 2017
A musician from Cardiff has used a sample of John Lennon on his debut album after getting permission from Yoko Ono. |
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Artist urges Paul McCartney to lend Monarch painting to the nation
By Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman
18 February, 2017
It was a commission for Paul McCartney’s Kintyre hideaway that led to the Beatles’ most memorable album cover. |
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Come Together! Paul McCartney reunites with former Beatles band-mate Ringo Starr and pal Tom Hanks for night out in Santa Monica
By Jabeen Waheed, Daily Mail
16 February, 2017
They are some of the most talented and well-known men in the entertainment business.
Also: Kanye/McCartney/Dirty Projectors/Ezra Koenig Song Recorded, Dave Longstreth Says ; Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Tom Hanks and Ringo Starr all went out for dinner together (inc. video) |
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George Harrison Video Trove Released Online
Best Classic Bands
16 February, 2017
With little fanfare, 19 diverse George Harrison videos have been posted to YouTube recently, including live performances, standard videos for studio recordings, interviews, rehearsals and more.
Also: George Harrison´s Porsche 928 to be auctioned |
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‘The policeman stuck bullets in his ears’: An oral history of the Beatles’ first U.S. concert
By J. Freedom du Lac, Washington Post
10 February, 2017
On Feb. 11, 1964, Beatlemania blasted Washington — all shrieks and Arthur haircuts and songs people couldn’t quite make out.
Also: Ron Howard 'thrilled beyond words' by Beatles documentary's reception in UK ; Ron Howard wins best music film Grammy for 'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week -- the Touring Years' |
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'Holy Grail' Beatles record goes on display
ITV News
13 February, 2017
The record that launched The Beatles career is going on display at The Beatles Story in Liverpool.
Also: Roy Orbison's Son Secures Rights for Film on 'The Beatle Who Vanished' ; Strawberry Field forever! Charity to revive site which inspired Beatles classic ; Strawberry Field, inspiration for Beatles hit, to undergo revamp ; Music: Beatles Extended Family Charting Sgt. Pepper 50th Anniversary Including New Book About Groundbreaking Album
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Yoko Ono Producing John Lennon Love Story Film
By Ryan Reed, RollingStone.com
1 February, 2017
Yoko Ono is producing a film that will explore her complex relationship with John Lennon, documenting the couple's love story and anti-war causes.
Also: John Lennon Predicting A Business Man Like President Donald Trump Will Cause A Revolution Is Fake ; John Lennon's sunglasses which he STAMPED on in rage to be sold at auction
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Peter Frampton to Make Guest Appearance on Next Ringo Starr Album
Rock 107
2 February, 2017
Peter Frampton has revealed that he’s contributing his talents to Ringo Starr‘s next solo album.
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Hear Paul McCartney's Rollicking, Unreleased 'Twenty Fine Fingers' Demo
By Daniel Kreps, RollingStone.com
1 February, 2017
Ahead of Paul McCartney's Flowers in the Dirt reissue, the rollicking "Twenty Fine Fingers," an unreleased demo featuring McCartney singing alongside Elvis Costello, has been unveiled. |
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Could The Beatles Unveil A Holly Grail Of Unreleased Material This Year?
By Martin-John McDonnell, Hit The Floor Magazine
1 February, 2017
The best thing people can hope for, in regards to new music each year, is that The Arctic Monkeys get in the studio, next big thing emerges, or Kanye West postpones his next album.
Also: This year's Beatleweek will be the last in its current form ; Fears raised that HMV's flagship London store could close ; Rock ‘n’ Roll memorabilia detective sells archive – with fake Beatles warning ; Beatles concert footage previously unseen set to fetch more than £10,000 at sale ; Unseen footage of Beatles found lying in drawer after 52 years expected to sell for £10,000 (inc. video)
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