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How the Beatles helped ‘Twist and Shout’ conquer the world
By Hardeep Phull, New York Post
27 April, 2017
Rock ’n’ roll staples don’t come much bigger than “Twist and Shout.”
Also: Philip Norman: The Beatles' 1968 trip to Rishikesh ashram was “fantastic advert” for India ; Behind the curtains of Cirque du Soleil's Beatles LOVE (inc. video) ; Two Beatles-Branded Turntables in Time for the 50th Anniversary of Sgt. Pepper ; First Listen: The 2017 Sgt. Pepper Remix (inc. video) ; New Yorkers Get a Special Preview of the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Reissue
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New John Lennon documentary premieres in Liverpool tonight
By Jamie McLoughlin, Liverpool Echo
27 April, 2017
Friends and colleagues of late Beatle to attend city centre screening
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You can win the chance to have brunch with Ringo Starr (inc. video)
By Will Butler, NME
25 April, 2017
Ringo Starr is offering two lucky fans the chance to dine with music royalty as a part of his charity campaign with Omaze. |
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Beatles anniversary remembered on BBC Radio
Radio Today
26 April, 2017
Special programmes to mark the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles on 1 June 1967 will air on BBC Radio 2, 4 Extra and 6 Music.
Also: Sgt Pepper: listen to an unreleased outtake of the Beatles' classic (inc. audio) ; ‘Sgt. Pepper’ sketch to be auctioned May 20 in New York ; Giles Martin Defends His New Stereo Sgt. Pepper |
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Paul McCartney Extends “One On One” Tour To Play Three Nights In New York
By Kendall Deflin, Live for Live Music
25 April, 2017
The legendary Beatle himself, Sir Paul McCartney, has revealed plans to expand his exciting “One On One” tour
Also: How to snag tickets to Paul McCartney show at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena (inc. video) ; Paul McCartney will play N.J. for 2nd straight year; concert info ; Paul McCartney coming to Newark ; Concert at the Carrier Dome: Paul McCartney booked to perform Sept. 23 (inc. video) ; Paul McCartney coming to Tampa's Amalie Arena on July 10; how to get tickets (inc. video) ; Paul McCartney to play Gwinnett’s Infinite Energy Arena ; Paul McCartney coming to Bossier City ; Paul McCartney playing Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in July |
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Paul McCartney Announces US One On One 2017 Tour Dates
JamBase
25 April, 2017
A total of 14 Paul McCartney U.S. shows have now been confirmed.
Also: Paul McCartney returns to Atlanta this summer with ‘One on One’ tour stop ; Paul McCartney live in concert coming to Wichita ; Music icon Paul McCartney returning to Des Moines this summer ; Paul McCartney Kicks Off New Leg Of ‘One on One’ Tour In Miami ; Paul McCartney coming to Omaha this summer ; Paul McCartney playing Atlanta in July (VIDEO) ; Paul McCartney's Syracuse concert tickets already being resold for up to $9,800 ; A warning to those purchasing Paul McCartney tickets (inc. video) ; Attorney General investigating ticket complaints for McCartney concert
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Paul McCartney Sgt. Pepper Exclusive: “It Was A Risk!”
Mojo
20 April, 2017
Beatles mainspring on bad reviews, mix fixes and vindication in MOJO magazine’s 50th Anniversary celebration of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Also: How Hitler was nearly on the cover, Mail stories inspired the lyrics and just who was the REAL Lucy In The Sky: Secrets of Sgt Pepper 50 years on from its release ; Sgt Pepper artist made 'honorary Scouser' in Liverpool ; New Beatles-themed Hot Wheels toys feature designs based on five of the band’s albums ; Help! Beatles inspiration Strawberry Field needs donations to open to public |
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Gaumont Boards Paul McCartney’s Animated Film ‘High In The Clouds’
By David Robb, Deadline
20 April, 2017
Exclusive: Paul McCartney’s long-in-the-works animated film High In The Clouds will have to wait a little longer
Also: They Want To Hold Your Hand! Paul McCartney, 74, greets revellers as he arrives in Tokyo with trendy wife Nancy Shevell, 57... as an overzealous fan attempts to pull him into crowd (inc. video) ; Is Paul McCartney getting back to Des Moines? It's looking good ; Paul McCartney at the CenturyLink? ; Noise11 Exclusive: Paul McCartney Talks About Flowers In The Dirt |
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Anti-Establishment Icon David Peel Dies at 73
By Steve Marinucci, Billboard
6 April, 2017
David Peel, the anti-establishment New York street singer and political activist known for his songs about marijuana and John Lennon, died Thursday (April 6), his longtime friend and former bandmate Jeff S. Levy, who knew him for more than 40 years, confirms to Billboard. He was 73.
Also: ‘I Like Marijuana’ singer David Peel suffers heart attack ; Obituary: Brian Matthew. |
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So, Who Opens for Who? Beatles VS. Justin Bieber? (inc. video)
TMZ
12 April, 2017
No one's bigger than The Beatles, not even Justin Bieber ... according to Ringo Starr himself.
Also: Beatles biographer Hunter Davies reveals Ringo Starr tricked him into smoking spliff made of cabbage leaves |
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Is THIS the first-ever film footage of future Beatle Paul McCartney - aged 12? (inc. video)
By Paddy Shennan, Liverpool Echo
4 April, 2017
Historian and Fab Four fan believes this is his best find yet
Also: Facebook admits it was ‘tricked’ into posting sick ‘malicious advert’ about suicide of Paul McCartney ; Seen Around Town: Paul McCartney at Beatles LOVE, Aaron Carter at GO Pool |
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The Beatles ‘Sgt Pepper’ To Be Given A 50th Anniversary Make-Over (inc. videos)
By Roger Wink, Noise11
5 April, 2017
There have been a lot of rumors recently about special 50th anniversary editions of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band but little firm information.
Also: Inside the Beatles’ Lost ‘Sgt. Pepper’-Era Track ‘Carnival of Light’ ; Sgt Pepper is 50 – watch an exclusive trailer for a new documentary here ; Beatles Prep Massive 'Sgt. Pepper' 50th Anniversary Reissue ; The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper' album to get deluxe 50th-anniversary edition ; Number 1 on Amazon: Beatles $150 “Sgt. Pepper” Anniversary Box, Not Due Until May 26th
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Ringo Starr Raves About the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ 50th Anniversary Edition
By Dave Lifton, Ultimate Classic Rock
1 April, 2017
As reported yesterday, the Beatles appear to be planning to put out an expanded edition of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band on June 1, the 50th anniversary of its original release.
Also: The Beatles Tease 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' 50th Anniversary Release (inc. video) |
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Olivia Harrison on How George Surprised Ringo, Extended Edition of 'I Me Mine' (Q&A)
By Andy Gensler, Billboard
3 April, 2017
The Beatles' George Harrison, the "quiet one," was in truth a kaleidoscopic force of nature.
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