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Ringo Starr Is Giving Fans Chance To Come To His Birthday Bash
By Andrew Magnotta, iHeartRadio
28 March, 2019
Ringo Starr is offering his fans the chance to come celebrate his birthday party with him on July 7 in Los Angeles.
Beatles fans waste thousands of pounds a year travelling to the wrong Abbey Road station
By Tara Evans, The Sun
29 March, 2019
A total of 1,171 journeys were made from Abbey Road DLR to St John's Wood in 2018
Michael Jackson’s dark side angers duet friend Paul McCartney
AAP
26 March, 2019
Paul McCartney says he can understand why fans no longer want to listen to the music of his former duet partner Michael Jackson.
Also: Paul McCartney delightedly greets his fans during his world tour as he emerges from hotel ; Paul McCartney goes birdwatching between gigs to keep entertained on tour
Sir George Martin, Ahmet Ertegun to Be Inducted Into Music Biz Hall of Fame
Billboard
27 March, 2019
Legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin will be inducted into the Music Business Hall of Fame during the 61st annual Music Business Association (Music Biz) conference on May 7 in Nashville.
Also: Tributes to the 'Secret Beatle' Joe Flannery who has died aged 87 ; Tributes pour in for ‘Secret Beatle’ Joe Flannery who has died
Rare Beatles record owned by John Lennon to go under the hammer
Irish Examiner
21 March, 2019
A Beatles record owned by John Lennon and dubbed one of the band’s rarest could fetch £136,000 when it goes under the hammer.
Also: Lending The Beatles a record player for their 1963 Caird Hall concerts has turned out to be a Fab investment ; Paul McCartney's teenage exercise book with teacher's notes up for sale ; Paul McCartney's school book sold for £46k after bidding war ; The Beatles: AMAZING story of how one fan met Fab Four thanks to a stuffed TOY
While my sitar gently weeps: How staff at V&A Museum dropped and smashed 60s instrument beloved by George Harrison and had to make 'awkward' phone call to Beatles' widow
By Sebastian Shakespeare, Daily Mail
26 March, 2019
He was the Beatle whose reverence for Indian music and spirituality was legendary.
Also: George Harrison’s sitar suffered ‘unfortunate accident’ at the V&A Museum ; An Accidental Studio: 7 Questions With… Michael Palin
Resurfaced John Lennon letter details his anger with record labels over his first album with Yoko Ono
By Sam Moore, NME
13 March, 2019
The passionate letter, which was written in 1971, is currently up for auction in Boston
Also: John Lennon’s iconic round glasses up for auction ; How ‘The Ballad of John and Yoko’ changed the music world ; It was 50 years ago today… ; 50 years since John and Yoko wed on the Rock (video) ; John Lennon And Yoko Ono's 'Wedding Album' Arriving In White Vinyl ; When John Lennon Became An Author With ‘In His Own Write’
Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr and the Mission to Save 45 Million Addicted Americans
By Sarah Grant, Rolling Stone
16 March, 2019
The Eagles guitarist and Beatles drummer have a frank conversation about the fear, sacrifice and surrender required for getting sober
Also: Ringo Starr in the Studio Working on a New Album
New Cavern Club tour allows Beatles fans to go behind the scenes
By Ellen Kirwin, Liverpool Echo
8 March, 2019
The world-famous club is giving fans the chance to take a peek behind the scenes in a new free tour
Also: Charity auctioning extremely rare version of The Beatles’ debut single ; Owner of rare Beatles record found in Midhurst charity shop in talks with museum
Paul McCartney Adds Second Las Vegas Show Due to Demand
By Taylor Mim, Billboard
12 March, 2019
Due to demand, Paul McCartney has added a second Las Vegas show to his North American tour.
Also: The Lovely Linda: A Night At Apple, Then Paul McCartney Gets Married ; Paul McCartney, 76, proves he's still every inch the pop rock god as he puts on a wild show in Chile ; Cómo vivió Piñera el recital de McCartney (y qué hizo cuando lo pifiaron)
'Crazy' National Trust refuses to adopt Ringo Starr's childhood terraced home in Liverpool as a heritage attraction
By Andrew Levy, Daily Mail
4 March, 2019
The National Trust was accused of 'turning its back' on an important part of Beatles history yesterday after refusing to adopt Ringo Starr's childhood home.
Also: Jasper Carrott feared pal Sir Billy Connolly had killed his career before famous Parkinson appearance ; Watch Joe Walsh Perform With Ringo Starr, James Taylor at VetsAid 2018 ; Brian Wilson, Ringo Starr pay tribute to Wrecking Crew drummer Hal Blaine who has died aged 90 ; Ringo Starr Peace & Love Pro-Ject Essential III
Documentary on George Harrison’s HandMade Films in the Works From AMC U.K.
By Stewart Clarke, Variety
7 March, 2019
The story of groundbreaking British film studio HandMade Films, which was founded by former Beatle George Harrison and made such films as “Monty Python’s Life of Brian,” will be told in “An Accidental Studio,” a feature documentary from AMC U.K. for its international networks.
"Let It Be" shows the dark side of the Beatles. It doesn't need an upbeat revision
By Kenneth Womack, Salon
1 March, 2019
The Beatles have emerged in the 21st century as the commercial embodiment of remix culture, for better and worse
John Lennon and Yoko Ono's first gig in 1969 celebrated
BBC News
2 March, 2019
The first public gig by John Lennon and Yoko Ono is being celebrated 50 years after it took place.