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RIAA Certifies The Beatles' 'White Album' A Record 24 Times Platinum
All Access Music Group
21 February, 2019
The RIAA announced that "The BEATLES" (The White Album) from APPLE/CAPITOL/UME has now been certified 24X Platinum, earning the spot as the fourth top-certified album of all time. |
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Paul McCartney remembers Beatles bandmate George Harrison on his birthday
By Julia Hunt, Press Association
25 February, 2019
Sir Paul McCartney has paid tribute to his late Beatles bandmate George Harrison on what would have been his 76th birthday.
Also: Love You Too: Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono post Happy Birthday messages for the late George Harrison
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In 1969 the fifth Beatle was heroin: John Lennon's addiction took its toll on the band
By Kenneth Womack, Salon
15 February, 2019
In early 1969, the faces of heroin addiction for Paul, George and Ringo were John and Yoko
Also: Yoko Ono and John Lennon’s Wedding Album Reissue Announced ; John Lennon: “He wanted to break out of the box of being a Beatle” ; John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Amsterdam honeymoon 'bed-in’ was crashed by a N.J. teenager
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Woodstock: Ringo to play Bethel Woods for 50th anniversary celebration
By John W. Barry, Poughkeepsie Journal
19 February, 2019
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band will perform Aug. 16 on the site of the original Woodstock concert as part of a 50th anniversary celebration of that historic 1969 festival. |
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Ladies and Gentlemen, The Beatles: When the Fab Four Met Ed Sullivan
By Jacob Nierenberg, Consequence of Sound
11 February, 2019
How three visits on a Sunday variety show changed rock and roll forever in America
Also: Lost picture of the Beatles playing Great Yarmouth developed after 55 years in a drawer ; A Beatles movie without the Beatles: Watch the first trailer for Danny Boyle & Richard Curtis’ ‘Yesterday’ (inc. video) ; All you need is ... Little People: Fisher-Price to debut The Beatles-themed figures ; Factory Entertainment Returns To Pepperland With THE BEATLES & YELLOW SUBMARINE Officially Licensed Collectibles ; Beatles for Sale! A Fab Four superfan puts more than $300,000 of the band's memorabilia up for auction... |
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In and Out of Wings: Denny Seiwell On His Friendship with Paul McCartney and Wings’ Underrated 1971-1973 Era
By Jeff Slate, Rock Cellar Magazine
12 February, 2019
Drummer Denny Seiwell discusses his time with Paul McCartney and Wings, his friendship with McCartney over the years and much more …
Also: Paul McCartney Launches Sweet Project For Fans Who Wants To Celebrate Valentine's Day ; Paul McCartney Announces Release of EGYPT STATION TRAVELLER'S EDITION Box Set ; Watch Paul McCartney, Little Steven Cover Beatles’ ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ ; Trucking company owned by Paul McCartney’s in-laws goes bankrupt, closes Cicero terminal ; Paul McCartney sends heartwarming letter to Zak Nilsson amid cancer battle ; Paul McCartney, 76, continues to embrace his natural silver locks in London after ditching the dye last year
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Michael Jackson and George Harrison: Rare radio interview restored
By Mark Savage, BBC News
7 February, 2019
Forty years ago, two of music's biggest stars walked into BBC Radio 1 and sat down to review the week's new releases. |
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The First Time: Ringo Starr (inc. video)
By Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone
7 February, 2019
Beatles drummer on his first time drumming with the Beatles, meditating with the Maharishi in India and his new book
Also: Jenny Lewis Recruits Ringo Starr For New Song 'Heads Gonna Roll' (inc. audio) |
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Beatles at war: The truth of the explosive rivalries that tore the band apart...
By Ray Connolly, Daily Mail
1 February, 2019
When Paul McCartney announced in April 1970 that he had no plans for working with The Beatles, the world fell in on him. 'PAUL QUITS BEATLES,' ran newspaper headlines around the world.
Also: The Beatles, the Maharishi and The Lord Of The Rings ; Beatles' Pre-Breakup Letters on Sale for $550000 |
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Sir Paul McCartney awarded prestigious gold Blue Peter badge
By Emma Gill, Manchester Evening News
5 February, 2019
The music legend tells viewers he 'doesn't really know how' to write songs
Also: Sir Paul McCartney adds gold Blue Peter badge to awards haul (inc. video) |
