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John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band Is Being Expanded For 50th Anniversary
By Paul Cashmere, Noise11
27 November, 2020
A 50th anniversary ‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band’ expanded edition is about to be released to mark the 50th anniversary of the Lennon classic
Also: What Happened on John Lennon’s Last Day |
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Idris Elba To Interview Paul McCartney For BBC One Entertainment Special
By Jake Kanter, Deadline
27 November, 2020
Luther actor Idris Elba is set to interview former Beatle Paul McCartney for a 60-minute BBC One holiday special.
Also: Paul McCartney Releases Third Themed EP Prior To McCartney III ; Paul McCartney Is Still Trying to Figure Out Love |
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RSD Black Friday Releases Include George Harrison, Dio and Stones
By Nick DeRiso, Ultimate Classic Rock
25 November, 2020
Record Store Day has kept the annual Black Friday edition on its calendar, even in an era when worries over crowding led organizers to divided up the traditional vinyl event held internationally on a single Saturday.
Also: George Harrison’s Estate Releases New Audio Mix of “All Things Must Pass” to Commemorate Album’s 50th Anniversary
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Mark Lewisohn discusses how black music inspired The Beatles in upcoming interview
The Guide Liverpool
26 November, 2020
On Monday 30th November a unique interview with Mark Lewisohn, the acknowledged world authority on The Beatles, will be streamed online.
Also: Beatles book by Craig Brown wins £50k Baillie Gifford non-fiction prize |
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‘McCartney III’ Album Delayed One Week
Best Classic Bands
19 November, 2020
Paul McCartney will be releasing a new solo album in 2020, with the title officially McCartney III.
Also: Paul McCartney Goes Home For The ‘Holidays’ With New Digital EP ; Pre-Order ‘McCartney III’ In Limited Orange Vinyl At uDiscover Music Store ; Smartless podcast - "Paul McCartney" ; Paul McCartney says he uses a teleprompter in case he forgets Beatles song lyrics ; Paul McCartney, the Weeknd, John Legend Donate Microphones for Charity Sale ; Paul McCartney debuts new ‘McCartney III’ trailer featuring preview of new song, “The Kiss of Venus” |
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Ringo Starr, Santana, Peter Gabriel among stars appearing on Peace Through Music livestream event next week
By By Matt Friedlander, abcnewsradioonline.com
24 November, 2020
Ringo Starr, Carlos Santana, Peter Gabriel and Annie Lennox are among the many artists who will be featured during a special livestream event in honor of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and coinciding with the 2020 GivingTuesday generosity celebration on December 1. |
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Musicians on Musicians: Paul McCartney & Taylor Swift
By Patrick Doyle, Rolling Stone
13 November, 2020
Taylor Swift arrived early to Paul McCartney’s London office in October, “mask on, brimming with excitement.”
Also: Paul McCartney says he still consults John Lennon when writing songs ; Paul McCartney releases 'Home,' first in a series of themed digital EPs tied in with 'McCartney III' album |
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John Lennon’s Final Days Detailed In Upcoming BritBox Documentary ‘Lennon’s Last Weekend’
By Aynslee Darmon, ET Canada
16 November, 2020
More than 40 years after his tragic death, fans are finally getting a look inside John Lennon’s final days.
Also: Upcoming John Lennon Auction Announced by Just Kids Nostalgia |
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Damon Albarn hints at future Gorillaz collab with Paul McCartney
By Rhian Daly, NME
6 November, 2020
The musician said he has a recording with the Beatle that could fit on a Gorillaz album
Also: Watch Paul McCartney’s Restored ‘Rupert and the Frog Song’ Movie ; Paul McCartney: “Sometimes I wish I was a bit more like Bob Dylan” |
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Read Ringo Starr’s Tribute to T. Rex’s Marc Bolan for 2020 Rock Hall of Fame Ceremony
By Kory Grow, Rolling Stone
7 November, 2020
Former Beatle was good friend of Bolan’s and fan of the band, documenting one of their concerts for the film Born to Boogie
Also: Rock Hall of Fame induction ceremony -- the pandemic version -- airs Saturday night ; Ringo wears odd-coloured socks against bullying |
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The Beatles are still raking in mega cash after raking in over £50m last year
By Mark Jefferies, Mirror.co.uk
5 November, 2020
The Beatles are still making plenty of notes after the band’s company banked £50,244,899 last year.
Also: 'We were lucky people didn't throw tomatoes': Klaus Voormann on his Beatles and Plastic Ono days ; 12 Days of the Beatles |
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Revealed: Beatles star John Lennon 'would have liked to buy an entire county in Scotland'
By Sarah Ward, The Herald
5 November, 2020
John Lennon 'would have liked to buy an entire county in Scotland', his sister revealed.
Also: John Lennon told a Lexington ‘Jesus freak’ to ‘Peace off!’ Now the letter is up for auction ; Yoko Ono slows down as she hands over business interests to her and John Lennon's son ; John Lennon’s most revealing album was his last |
