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Another Magical Mystery Drum: Ringo's Golden Snare
By Gear History, Reverb News
31 July, 2017
On September 5, 1964, the Ludwig Drum Company presented Ringo Starr with a Super–Sensitive snare, plated in gold.
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John Lennon's Phantom V: The Story of the Psychedelic Beatle-Mobile
By Jordan Runtagh, RollingStone.com
27 July, 2017
As the late icon's famed Rolls-Royce returns to public view, we look back at how it served both as a safe haven and a souped-up plaything
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Sir Paul McCartney returns to Liverpool school to honour actor Woody Harrelson
News & Sta
28 July, 2017
Sir Paul McCartney has attended his former school's graduation ceremony, handing a special award to Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson.
Also: Paul McCartney explains why he's written a song about Donald Trump on new album |
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The Beatles' accountant 50 years on: 'They were scruffy boys who didn't want to pay tax'
By Peter Taylor-Whiffen, Telegraph.co.uk
23 July, 2017
In The Beatles’ 1966 song Taxman, George Harrison berates Harold Wilson’s proposed 95pc “supertax” on the UK’s highest earners. “If 5pc appears too small,” he sings bitterly, “be grateful I don’t take it all.”
Also: Music Engineer Geoff Emerick Looks Back on Recording ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band ; Rare poster advertising Beatles concert in Harrogate attracts huge interest at Tennants Auctioneers ; George Harrison's 'Sgt. Pepper' Vox UL730 Amp Goes on Sale’
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Beatles' company wins lawsuit over Shea Stadium concert rights
By Jonathan Stempel, Reuters
26 July, 2017
Apple Corps, the company founded by members of The Beatles, on Wednesday won the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking the rights to the master tapes of the band's celebrated 1965 concert at New York's Shea Stadium.
Also: Infamous film version of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band coming to Blu-ray |
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Ringo Starr Talks Running His Emoji-Filled Twitter & Why the Beatles Are Eternally Relevant
By Andy Meek, Billboard
17 July, 2017
Ringo Starr has just turned 77.
Also: First Bill Murray, Then Steven Tyler, Now Ringo Starr Is In Colorado ; Paul McCartney Joins Ringo Starr for New Song: Listen |
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Destiny 2 Beta Easter Egg Features Paul McCartney Song
By Weston Albert, Game Rant
19 July, 2017
When players first log in to the Destiny 2 beta and select a character, they are thrust into an opening cutscene and the game’s first story mission, called Homecoming.
Also: This Friday is declared as 'Paul McCartney Day' in Polk County ; Affable Paul McCartney plays and plays and plays at Wichita concert (inc. video) ; Sir Paul rocks in Wichita for the first time (inc. video) ; Wichita fans brave the heat just to see Paul McCartney (inc. video - thanks Breno) ; Sir Paul McCartney trolls US church protestors ; These students got a rare experience with Sir Paul McCartney (video - thanks Carlos) |
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'The Beatles: Yellow Submarine' Coming to Comics in 2018 (Exclusive)
By Graeme McMillan, Hollywood Reporter
10 July, 2017
Incoming MAD Magazine editor Bill Morrison will write and illustrate Titan Comics' adaptation in time for the movie's 50th anniversary next year.
Also: "Eight Days a Week," they love you: Beatles documentary nabs five Emmy nominations ; #1399: "Did Self-Directed Learning Break Up The Beatles? (audio) ; The one time the Beatles played golf, they had no idea which clubs did what ; The Beatles release Sgt. Pepper merchandise collection with Selfridges |
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Legendary ex-Beatle John Lennon came to Singapore in 1976, went shopping at Metro Golden Mile
By Henedick Chng, Mothership.sg
16 July, 2017
It was his second time in Singapore. |
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Never-before-seen photos show John Lennon and George Harrison reuniting a year after the Beatles split only for it to spark a row with Yoko Ono
By Amie Gordon, Daily Mail
7 July, 2017
Candid photographs showing John Lennon and George Harrison reuniting a year after the Beatles split are set to go under the hammer.
Also: Benton Council nixes Harrison mural painting |
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Today Ringo Starr Celebrates His Birthday With Peace & Love And Gives More Love, Announcing Details For His New Album Available September 15, 2017
PRNewswire
7 July, 2017
Today Ringo Starr celebrates his birthday at Capitol Records.
Also: Ringo Starr Reveals New Album Details, Celebrates 77th Birthday With David Lynch, Joe Walsh, Jenny Lewis ; Ringo Starr marks 77th birthday in Hollywood with a little help from fans, friends ; Ringo Starr turns 77, hosts annual Peace and Love celebration in Hollywood (inc. video) ; Ringo Starr celebrates birthday, talks McCartney reunion on new album (inc. video) ; Ringo Starr talks McCartney collaboration on birthday (video) ; Ringo Starr hopes for 'peace and love' Brexit |
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Paul McCartney Met John Lennon on This Day 60 Years Ago: Friends Recount the Ordinary Meeting Which Changed History
By Steve Marinucci, Billboard
6 July, 2017
July 6, 1957 was the day Paul McCartney and John Lennon had their first encounter during a church fete at St. Peter's Church in Liverpool.
Also: Two of us: The day Paul McCartney met John Lennon 60 years ago |
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Paul McCartney Talks One on One Tour, Pre-Stage Rituals, Rap as Poetry
By Kory Grow, RollingStone.com
6 July, 2017
The average Paul McCartney concert in 2017 features about 37 songs that cover six decades of music he wrote and performed with the Quarrymen, the Beatles, Wings and his solo work, and it all lasts nearly three hours.
Also: Paul McCartney: Now We Know Why Sony Music Publishing Settled So Fast– They’ve Lost Bruce Springsteen ; Twist & Shave! Paul McCartney, 75, squeezes in a quick pre-concert grooming session on a balcony in Miami... ; Paul McCartney kisses Lakeland Veterinarian (inc. video) |
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Sir Paul McCartney: ‘I can’t believe I was one of The Beatles’
dailytelegraph.com.au
2 July, 2017
Even the most successful songwriter in history has memory lapses from time to time.
Also: Paul McCartney remembers what it was like being part of a 'great little band' ; Paul McCartney adds two more shows to Australian tour |
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Ringo Starr is teaching triplet grandchildren to rock
Wenn
5 July, 2017
The Beatles legend Ringo Starr has been giving his triplet grandchildren music lessons. |
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