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Guilderland exhibit looks at Lennon affair Yoko Ono encouraged
By Dan Levy, WNYT
25 June, 2024
Long before the world became obsessed with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, there was another great love affair involving one of the best known rock & roll stars that also captured the country’s imagination.
Also: New Footage Of John Lennon And Yoko Ono Shared For ‘Aisumasen (I’m Sorry)’ Ultimate Mix ; The other 1969 concert that changed music: ‘one of the most important stories in rock history’ ; Klaus Voormann’s Reflects on His ‘Ridiculous’ Concert With John Lennon & Yoko Ono in 1969
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‘The end of a dream’: Beatles’ music master faces close of ‘Love’
By John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal
29 June, 2024
For Giles Martin, it was a “You say yes, I say no,” situation.
Also: Transport chiefs warn tourists away from West Ham tube stop after Beatles fans mistook it for iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing |
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Sir Paul McCartney 'supported by family' as legend walks with limp at Taylor Swift concert
By Zara Woodcock, The Mirror
23 June, 2024
Sir Paul McCartney was seen walking with a limp as he attended London's Eras Tour gig at Wembley Stadium with his family
Also: Sir Paul McCartney, 82, dances with shocked fans... ; Watch Paul McCartney dancing with Taylor Swift fans at London Wembley ‘Eras’ show ; Paul McCartney announces Brazilian dates for Got Back tour ; Paul McCartney and Bono join Foo Fighters in their dressing room 'pub' for afterparty
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Inside The Beatles’ Abandoned Indian Ashram That Keeps Visitors Coming Decades Later
By Shadab Farooq, Religion Unplugged
24 June, 2024
The path to the Beatles Ashram, once the tranquil retreat of the famous British band, is now overgrown with lush plants reclaiming the crumbling structures.
Also: ‘I turned down offer to join The Beatles,’ reveals childhood friend of John Lennon ; 60 years on: Beatles book launch brings Lennon cousin and concert-goers ; 'Rare' Beatles record with 'McArtney' typo sold ; The Beatles Story unveils new exhibition to celebrate 60 Years of A Hard Day’s Night ; Happy Global Beatles Day 2024 Celebrates The Ideals Of The Beatles | The Breakfast Club | News18 ; Beatles in Canada exhibit coming to Studio Bell ; Signed Beatles ticket from first film sells for $8.2K
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Paul McCartney announces four huge UK shows
By Dianne Bourne&Jess Molyneux, Liverpool Echo
17 June, 2024
He is to take his acclaimed Got Back tour out on a world tour
Also: Enigmatic posters in Madrid point to a possible Paul McCartney concert in the capital (thanks Carlos) ; Sir Paul McCartney Liverpool tour date 'could happen' ; Julian Lennon Wishes ‘Uncle’ Paul McCartney Happy 82nd Birthday with Sweet ‘Hey Jude’ Clip: 'Only Love' ; They Say It’s His Birthday: Paul McCartney Turns 82 Today, as Famous Friends and Family Share Birthday Wishes ; Paul McCartney Manchester tickets: Co-op Live pre-sale sees some land on resale sites - with one for £11k |
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Inside Sir Paul McCartney’s 82nd birthday party with intimate guestlist and lavish venue
By Ellie Henman, The Sun
19 June, 2024
Insiders told me how Paul was joined by his wife Nancy and his five children at the Boys Hall hotel
Also: The Long Road to Brooklyn: Inside the Making of Paul McCartney’s ‘1963–64: Eyes of the Storm’ ; 'Fifth Beatle' Pete Best wants to open for Paul McCartney in 'reunion for the ages' ; Paul McCartney Announces Fall Concerts in Mexico ; Paul McCartney Muses on His Country-Inspired 1974 Wings Song, and Beyoncé’s Foray into Country |
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Fond memories of The Beatles' iconic visit to Adelaide 60 years ago
7 News Australia
12 June, 2024
Beatlemania has swept back into Adelaide 60 years after the Fab Four's iconic appearance on the Town Hall's balcony.
Also: Remembering the day The Beatles arrived in Australia 60 years ago ; The 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ tour of Australia ; The secret 1964 party held for the Beatles in a southern suburbs home ; The weirdest memorabilia from The Beatles 1964 Adelaide concert ; Beatles fans relive once-in-a-lifetime Adelaide show ; "The postman was not pleased" - how the Beatles came to Adelaide ; How the Beatles came Down Under in 1964 |
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Beatlemania: 60 years since the Fab Four came to New Zealand
By Andy Neill and Greg Armstrong, Waikato Times
14 June, 2024
This week marks 60 years since John, Paul, George and Ringo touched down in Aotearoa for their only New Zealand visit.
Also: ‘Absolute knockout’: Beatles viewed Australia as a ‘great place to tour’ ; It was sixty years ago (today) ; ANALOGr offers its second part of Beatles auction ; Sixty years ago Beatle George Harrison came to Olinda for a visit ; Melburnians still stirred by Beatles 60 years on ; Excerpt: Inside the Beatles’ Historic 1964 Australasian Tour ; John Lennon speaks in rare NZ interview ; Worldwide interest for Beatles single at auction |
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Getting Back on Tour: Paul McCartney to Play a Series of Concerts in South America This Fall
By Matt Friedlander, American Songwriter
10 June, 2024
Paul McCartney hasn’t played a full concert since the final show of his 2023 tour on December 16 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but the Beatles legend has announced that he’s getting back on the road this fall.
Also: Wings over Tennessee: Fifty years ago, Paul McCartney and his band turned Lebanon farm into recording studio ; Paul McCartney shares restored “Soily” video from One Hand Clapping ; ‘One Hand Clapping’: Paul McCartney and Wings’ Lost Classic ; Sir Paul McCartney's daughter honors dad on Father's Day ; People rally together to get The Beatles singer, Paul McCartney, to Cincinnati |
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John Lennon Mind Games treasure hunt announced with a huge prize
By Anna Sky Magliola, Planet Radio
10 June, 2024
Next month, a treasure hunt will take place around Liverpool, to celebrate the upcoming release of John Lennon’s album ‘Mind Games (The Ultimate Collection)’.
Also: John Lennon Mind Games Box Features Hidden Tracks ; John Lennon & Yoko Ono's Rare Signed 'Double Fantasy' Album For Sale ; Rare John Lennon vinyl unveiled by charity ; The Strange Journey of John Lennon’s Stolen Patek Philippe Watch ; John Lennon Statue Celebrates Ten Years in Downtown Tampa |
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George Harrison iconic 'Here Comes the Sun' Washburn Acoustic Guitar up for auction
Music News
4 June, 2024
gottahaverockandroll.com is currently auctioning an incredible White Washburn EA20 Woodstock Acoustic Guitar that George Harrison played on stage during the iconic Prince’s Trust All Star Rock Concert. |
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Tony Bramwell dead: Paul McCartney leads tributes as mogul behind The Beatles and Queen dies
By Zoe Delaney & Mia O'Hare, The Mirror
5 June, 2024
Tony Bramwell, the legendary music mogul known for his pivotal role as The Beatles' tour manager and for discovering Queen, has passed away at the age of 78.
Also: From Strawberry Field to Penny Lane, walking the Beatles' footsteps in Liverpool: Photos ; On This Day | The Beatles in Hong Kong: legendary UK rock band’s visit in 1964 – from the SCMP archive ; Never before seen footage of The Beatles live in Sydney ; ‘Screaming, chanting, struggling teenagers’: the enduring legacy of the Beatles tour of Australia, 60 years on ; ‘Let It Be’ Director Michael Lindsay-Hogg on the Long & Winding Road That Brought The Beatles’ Film Back to Disney+ |
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The lost 1971 John Lennon and Yoko Ono interview on the Beatles' split involving Michael Parkinson wearing a sack
By Rob Laing, Music Radar
2 June, 2024
The late Michael Parkinson is rightly regarded as one of the premier television interviewers in the UK and the list of stars that appeared on his BBC chat show encompassed nearly every big name from the '70s to the early 2000s.
Also: John Lennon/Mimi 1960s furniture sells for $60k ; Watch never-before-seen footage of John Lennon & Yoko Ono in new music video |
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Ever wondered what cologne Paul McCartney wears?
Female First
3 June, 2024
Sir Paul McCartney's favourite cologne is by the popular brand Jo Malone
Also: EXCLUSIVE: Paul McCartney declines taking part in film about Russian attack over security fears. ; “I was in shock for the first few days – I never thought I'd meet a Beatle, much less play with one”: Rusty Anderson on how he became Paul McCartney's guitarist ; Sir Paul McCartney denies swerving Russian attack documentary due to security fears ; It's in his ears and in his eyes! Sir Paul McCartney, 81, reveals unruly long grey hair as Beatles legend leaves his office building ; HBO Original Documentary STEVIE VAN ZANDT: DISCIPLE Debuts June 22 |
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The Beatles' chaotic day in Devon as John Lennon lost his rag
By Jackie Butler, Devon Live
1 June, 2024
The Fab Four's Magical Mystery Tour had to abandon their plans to visit the popular Widecombe Fair after their coach got stuck on a bridge in the Devon countryside
Also: Music Reissues Weekly: The Beatles - Stowe School 1963 ; ‘Midas Man,’ Drama About Beatles Manager Brian Epstein, Sells to Briarcliff Entertainment, Studio POW and American Entertainment Investors (EXCLUSIVE) |
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Ringo Starr stops by one of final 'The Beatles LOVE' shows at The Mirage
By Matthew Seeman, KSNV
1 June, 2024
Ringo Starr and the cast of "The Beatles LOVE" came together in Las Vegas for one of the production's last performances this week.
Also: The Beatles’ Ringo Starr, 83, stuns fans with never-ending youthful vigour in new footage ; Ringo Starr, All-Starr Band check out The Beatles LOVE ahead of show closing ; Ringo Starr, with new San Diego and L.A. concerts set, talks candidly: ‘I’m giving away all the secrets here!’ he says |
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