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New John Lennon Book Celebrates ‘Plastic Ono Band’ 50th
By Clint Drieberg, Nova.ie
31 March, 2020
The 50th anniversary of John Lennon‘s first post-Beatles solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band will be commemorated by a new book set for publication on October 8th — one day before what would’ve been Lennon’s 80th birthday. |
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Ringo Starr Moves 2020 All Starr Band Tour to 2021
Best Classic Bands
27 March, 2020
Ringo Starr has announced that he is rescheduling his 2020 North American tour with his All Starr Band to 2021, citing concern and caution for the well being of fans, crew and staff due to the Covid-19 crisis. |
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Growing up with the world's biggest stars, by their children - John Lennon by Julian Lennon
The Guardian
29 March, 2020
A lot of the happy memories of my father are from the late 1960s at Kenwood, the old Tudor house we had in Surrey, when I was a little boy. |
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Take a sad song and make it richer! Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics for Beatles classic Hey Jude are set to fetch £150,000 at auction
By Chantalle Edmunds, Daily Mail
27 March, 2020
Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics for the Beatles song Hey Jude and his shooting script for the music video of Hello Goodbye! are tipped to sell for over £225,000.
Also: Abbey Road zebra crossing repainted in coronavirus lockdown ; Peter Wyngarde's Abergavenny Beatles poster sold for thousands
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Harrison’s foundation launches challenge to raise Covid-19 relief funds
AFP
27 March, 2020
George Harrison’s Material World Foundation has donated US$500,000 to the charities MusiCares Covid-19 Relief Fund, Save the Children and Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders). |
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The Beatles Ashram in India is popular but might be scamming vulnerable tourists
By Luke Taylor, iNews
20 March, 2020
Visitors are flocking to northern India to seek spiritual enlightenment but they may be being tricked by unscrupulous gurus
Also: ‘There’s nothing to forgive’: Pete Best on being sacked from The Beatles ; ‘They smoked cheap cigarettes’ - Concert-goers share fond memories of the time The Beatles came to Norwich ; Beatles memorabilia found in a skip goes under the hammer.....via webcam |
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Shop till you drop: McCartney and his TV habits
RTE.ie
25 March, 2020
Paul McCartney, like the rest of us, may have had to adjust his habits in light of Covid-19, but he may be enjoying a spot of horse-riding, according to his website. One thing’s for sure - he’s certainly watching telly. |
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Disney to Release Peter Jackson Beatles Documentary
By Natalie Jarvey, Billboard
11 March, 2020
'The Beatles: Get Back' will look at the recording of the band's final album.
Also: Peter Jackson’s ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Documentary Due To Hit Theatres This Fall ; John Lennon’s erotic gift to Yoko Ono leads Beatles memorabilia auction |
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Cavern Club to close pub, restaurant and tours amid coronavirus fears
By Elle May Rice, Liverpool Echo
17 March, 2020
The decision comes after a “very difficult” few days
Also: Iconic tourist site shuts its doors in response to coronavirus crisis ; Glastonbury Festival Canceled Because of Coronavirus |
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John Lennon, Paul McCartney, U2 Titles Among Record Store Day 2020 Exclusives
By Tim Peacock, uDiscover Music
5 March, 2020
2020 marks the 13th year of Record Store Day, which this year falls on Saturday, 18 April.
Also: Paul McCartney's Classic Solo Debut 'McCartney' ; Record Store Day Postponed Until June |
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George Harrison’s Dark Horse Label Rides Again
By David Browne, Rolling Stone
9 March, 2020
Olivia and Dhani Harrison delve into the imprint’s complex history, and what they have planned for its latest phase
Also: George Harrison: “He was on a spiritual journey” |
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Beatles guitar valued at £400,000 on Antiques Roadshow
BBC News
1 March, 2020
A "strange" guitar formerly owned by Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison has been valued at up to £400,000 on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow.
Also: Guitar once owned by John Lennon and George Harrison valued up to £400k on Antiques Roadshow ; Beatles autographs signed in the back of a Cardiff police van are up for auction ; Money can buy you early Beatles stage at New York auction ; How Mathew Street, the Cavern Quarter and Williamson Square will be transformed ; Rare memento of The Beatles' only Norwich gig to go under hammer ; Fest for Beatles Fans postponed because of coronavirus fears |
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'It's the only exam I did well in!' Paul McCartney, 77, credits the iconic playwright William Shakespeare with turning him a better songwriter
By Laura Fox, Daily Mail
4 March, 2020
He's one of the most respected songwriters in the music business.
Also: Paul McCartney: On the Magic of Music - From the Magician Himself ; Sir Paul McCartney spotted tipping London busker Charlotte Campbell at Charing Cross Station ; Paul McCartney, 77, appears in good spirits as he wraps up in a woollen coat after jetting into New York's JFK Airport ; Builder could net £10,000 after finding designs for Sir Paul McCartney in skip ; Paul McCartney Wishes Happy St. Patrick’s Day |
