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January

	Beatles famous sister Louise Harrison dies decades after helping band crack America By Scarlett O'Toole, Irish Mirror 31 January, 2023 George Harrison's sister Louise Harrison, who helped The Beatles achieve success in America, has died aged 91. Also: Louise Harrison, George’s Older Sister, Dies at 91
	Paul McCartney to Celebrate 81st Birthday With Book of Rare, Unseen 1964 Photos Taken by Him By Roger Friedman, Showbiz411 24 January, 2023 Paul McCartney was in the eye of the storm, Beatlemania, in 1964 when his group took over the world. Also: Unseen Beatles pictures to go on show as National Portrait Gallery reopens ; Dolly Parton and Paul McCartney to cover Let It Be ; Denny Laine looks back on the breakthrough success and enduring legacy of Paul McCartney and Wings ; Thirty-year-old collaboration between Paul McCartney and Jeff Beck unearthed		Cavern Quarter lit up to reflect its musical heritage The Guide Liverpool 25 January, 2023 Liverpool’s Cavern Quarter is being lit up with a series of street projections highlighting some of its iconic music history. Also: Get Back: The Beatles’ Rooftop Performance ; The Beatles’ Rooftop Concert: Behind The Group’s Final Public Performance
	Ringo Starr and All Starr Band Announce Spring 2023 Tour Dates By Gil Kaufman, Billboard 12 January, 2023 The Beatles drummer will hit the road beginning in May. Also: Ian Hunter’s New Album Features Jeff Beck, Taylor Hawkins, Ringo Starr, Slash, Joe Elliott, & Many More		Paul McCartney: Jeff Beck played some of the best British guitar music ever By Charlotte McLaughlin, Evening Standard 12 January, 2023 Sir Paul McCartney said Jeff Beck “played some of the best guitar music ever to come out of Great Britain” following the 78-year-old rock guitarist’s death. Also: Inside Paul McCartney’s Life Following the Split of the Beatles: ‘It Was the Only Job He Knew’ ; Dolly Parton reveals Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks and more will appear on her new rock album
	Beatles fan celebrating 60 years of the band in Stoke BBC News 4 January, 2023 A Beatles fanatic is calling for memories of the band's gigs in his home city 60 years ago. Also: The day the Beatles escaped screaming fans by hiding in a Plymouth tunnel ; When The Beatles came to Chatham just years before their Magical Mystery Tour arrived West Malling ; 'It's an absolute disgrace' - Liverpool's Eleanor Rigby statue damaged ; The Beatles record label Apple was ‘mad’, says Tony King ; Rock’s best kept secret: Tony King on life with John Lennon, Elton John and Freddie Mercury		Rare rock star interviews ‘raw, complete and unedited’ in new Northeastern digital archive By Jessica Taylor Price, Northeastern Global News 10 January, 2023 Larry Katz remembers the time he met Prince backstage after a show.
	Mull of Kintyre 45th anniversary: How Scottish pipe band celebrated in style with Sir Paul McCartney By Ben Borland, Scottish Daily Express 2 January, 2023 Reporter who was given exclusive behind-the-scenes access by Sir Paul and Wings reveals the untold story behind the recording of one the biggest selling singles of all-time – and the wild parties that followed its release! Also: Paul McCartney Recording With Ozzy & Eddie Vedder Producer		John Lennon’s former assistant: “John used Yoko to help him break up The Beatles” By Liberty Dunworth, Guitar.com 3 January, 2023 He also explains that sexist and racist attitudes led to her being blamed for the split. Also: John Lennon’s former PA on Beatles songwriting rivalry: “It bugged [John] that Paul could write those sweet melodies like Yesterday and Hey Jude”