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George Harrison dies in Los Angeles
Ananova
30 November, 2001
George Harrison has died in Los Angeles after a long battle with cancer.
The former Beatle was 58.
Also: George Harrison: The 'quiet' Beatle, Ex-Beatle George Harrison Dies at 58,
Ex-Beatle Harrison dies, British PM Blair Pays Tribute to Harrison, George Harrison
dies, Liverpool sends sympathy to Harrison's family, Liverpool to host tribute to
Harrison's life, Fans pay homage at Harrison's home, New Harrison track rides high
in charts, William Hill will not take bets on Christmas number one for George, Doubt
over Paul McCartney's appearance at Top Of The Pops Awards, McCartney devastated
at loss of 'baby brother' George, Yoko Ono pays tribute to magic of George Harrison,
Beatle George Harrison dies, Starr: Harrison Was Best Friend, Yahoo! News Photo,
slideshow, Harrison's Death Could Help Smokers Quit, George Harrison, 1943-2001,
Harrison's death 'peaceful golden moment', Paul McCartney cancels awards
appearance, All Things Must Pass: A Tribute to My Rock 'n' Roll Hero, McCartney
Mourns Harrison, The love life of Beatle George, US fans gather to pay respects to
Harrison, George Harrison: The interviews, "Remembering George Harrison" on VH1,
All Things Must Pass? Not The Beatles, Canadian fans and friends remember 'quiet
Beatle' Harrison with sorrow, George Harrison dies, Quotes About George Harrison's
Death, Love-hate with Australia, From N.Y. fans, a shrine and tears, UPDATE 2-Era
ends with death of 'Quiet Beatle' Harrison, English home town where George Harrison
lived for 30 years pays tribute, Harrison's Death Saddens Bush, Net gently weeps for
Beatle Harrison, Harrison music ready for release, Liverpool Remembers Harrison, Its
Beloved Son, Houstonians Remember Music Legend, George Harrison's Sister Recalls
Her First Time Seeing Him Play Guitar, Harrison struggled to be heard, says ``fifth
Beatle'', George Harrison death prompts some shuffling of TV schedules for specials,
BBC to pay tribute to George Harrison, Fans Gather At Harrison's Hollywood Star,
A Fan Remembers George Harrison, World mourns Harrison's death, McCartney,
Others React to Harrison's Death, GEORGE HARRISON DIES , GEORGE HARRISON
1943-2001: FOR EVER THE DARK HORSE, City in mourning for Harrison, From
Red Rocks to Brown Palace, Harrison colored the Front Range, World gently weeps,
Japanese Toast George Harrison with Beer, Memories, George Harrison desktop picture,
The surly Beatle had a certain charm, more photos, Bangladesh Mourns George Harrison,
Beatles' birthplace Liverpool remembers Harrison, Mystery surrounds Harrison funeral
plans, 'The Quiet Beatle' leaves 'magical' legacy, '60s generation mourns 'quiet' Beatle
George, Harrison ashes to be scattered on sacred river, George Harrison's contemporaries
hold musical memorial at Chicago club, Beatle Harrison Made Secret Last Album,
Harrison recorded a secret last album, 'Minute of meditation' plea for Harrison,
Memorial to George Harrison 'to be erected near Great Barrier Reef', Badfinger
Remembers Working With George Harrison, Rush to buy Harrison CDs, GEORGE
HARRISON BORN 1943 - DIED 2001: MEMORIES OF GLORY DAYS, The last reunion
of three Beatles, Liverpool Revisits Fond Memories, Perkins' Son Recalls Harrison,
THINK OF GEORGE FOR ONE MINUTE, Liverpool to meditate for lost son George
Harrison, Harrison's family head for India to immerse ashes, Harrison's fortune left to
wife and son, U2 play George Harrison song in tribute to ex-Beatle, Liverpool Pays Silent
Tribute to Harrison, Hundreds pay tribute to George Harrison, Harrison album soars up
charts, Harrison Fans Hold Moment of Silence, The 10 Most Memorable George Harrison
Moments, The 10 Essential George Harrison Songs, 10 Things You Didn't Know About
George Harrison, Beatle's family 'deeply touched' by condolences, Harrison's Ashes
Expected in India, George Harrison's Sister Has Special Message For Fans, Unpublished
George Harrison lyrics appear on internet, George Harrison's 1971 hit could be
re-released, Netizens crowd online in tribute to George Harrison, George Harrison
1943-2001, 'He Was Fearless', Harrison Was Working On New Music, Guesting With
Old Friends, No sign of Beatle Harrison's ashes in Indian city, Bono backs campaign
to re-release George Harrison single, Record chain store thinks George Harrison single
should be delayed, George Harrison 'tribute' line left in Tom Cruise's new film, George
pledged a million dollars for new temple, Reporters disappointed as Harrison's ashes
fail to appear in India, Islander recalls jamming with Beatles' Harrison
 
Alicia Keys, Shaggy Top Billboard Music Awards Nominees
By Corey Moss, SonicNet.com
29 November, 2001
You know an awards show is unique when Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 5 and the Beatles are
nominees in the same category.
 
Rare Elvis Presley, Beatles, Bob Dylan Items For Sale
By Sue Falco, Launch.com
29 November, 2001
Elvis Presley's first-ever agency contract, Jimi Hendrix's love beads, a program from Bob Dylan's first-ever
concert, and a copy of the Beatles' first record are some of the unique items for sale on the music memorabilia
website recordmecca.com.
 
Macca disses drugs
MegaStar
29 November, 2001
Sir Paul McCartney says he avoids writing under the influence of drugs - because he would only end up
agonising over the simplest things.
 
Jagger, McCartney struggle in U.S. pop charts
By Dean Goodman, Reuters
28 November, 2001
Rock 'n' roll will never die.
Unless it is being made by classic rockers like Rolling Stone frontman Mick Jagger and former Beatle Paul
McCartney, whose new albums are barely registering a pulse at cash registers in the United States.
 
Stage where Lennon met McCartney fails to sell
Ananova
28 November, 2001
The stage on which John Lennon first met Paul McCartney has failed to sell at an auction of Beatles
memorabilia.
Also: Rocker Mick Fleetwood plays tune in auction world, Beatles Memorabilia Sale Falls Flat
 
McCartney Sounds Like Harrison in New Tune
By Roger Friedman, FoxNews
26 November, 2001
McCartney Sounds Like Harrison in New Tune
 
Beatlemania Turns Church Hall Fittings to Gold
Reuters
26 November, 2001
A dusty ``exit'' sign and chipped green door are among the fittings of an unassuming church hall expected
to raise tens of thousands of dollars at a Beatles memorabilia auction.
 
Town Prays For George
Sunday Mirror
25 November, 2001
Prayers will be said today for cancer-stricken George Harrison in Henley where the ex-Beatle has a home.
Also: Beatle George Has A Week To Live
 
McCartney Pondered Dance-Pop for Latest Album
Reuters
25 November, 2001
Paul McCartney thought of making his latest album into a modern dance music album to compete with
American popstars Britney Spears and Madonna, the ex-Beatle has told the Dagens Nyheter daily.
 
Circus plans to relaunch Beatles' Yellow Submarine
By Nicholas Hellen, The Sunday Times
25 November, 2001
They will never play a comeback concert, but the Beatles are preparing for the next best thing: a spectacular
stage version of their psychedelic cartoon film, Yellow Submarine.
 
Macca on cd:uk
Worldpop
24 November, 2001
Paul McCartney appeared on this mornng's cd:uk show where he performed his new charity single, Freedom,
in aid of the emergency workers who toiled in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
 
5 for thought
By Andy Vineberg, Bucks County Courier Times
24 November, 2001
Two of the biggest - and most ancient - names in rock hope to scale the charts at the same time.
 
Sir Paul first in TOTP Hall of Fame
Ananova
23 November, 2001
Sir Paul McCartney will be the first star admitted to the new Top Of The Pops Hall of Fame.
 
Harrison in L.A. for Chemo
New York Daily News
22 November, 2001
George Harrison is in L.A. for chemotheraphy at UCLA Medical Center, sources tell us.
 
Sir Paul is golden oldie
BBC (thanks to Carlos from Argentina)
21 November, 2001
Sir Paul McCartney is to make his first appearance on Top Of The Pops for more than eight years this
week - one of the oldest performers ever to appear.
 
Beatles at Harrison's bedside
By Tony Bonnici, The Daily Telegraph
21 November, 2001
Former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr had an emotional reunion with George Harrison at the
cancer-stricken guitarist's hospital bedside.
Also: Sadness marks Beatles' visit
 
Rocker a long way from days of stardom
By Jeff Baenen, Associated Press
18 November, 2001
Joe Molland lives a quiet life in the suburbs.
 
Classic Pop Reviews
BBC
18 November, 2001
Firstly - it is hard, of course, to approach any new product from the estimable Macca without making
reference to his new main squeeze (one track is called "Heather" for goodness sake, and she gets a name
check in the sleeve notes) and herein lies the problem.
 
GMTV 'too old'
By Adam Sherwin, The Times
17 November, 2001
A cosy GMTV interview with Sir Paul McCartney was cancelled after the star?s marketing team told the
breakfast channel that its presenters were too old.
Also: Hey Rude
 
George Harrison - New eBook just released
Pressbox.co.uk
16 November, 2001
This biography covers the years 1969 to the present day and celebrates George Harrison's career as both a
musician and independent film producer.
 
Paul McCartney Offers a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of His New Album, ``Driving Rain''
Business Wire
16 November, 2001
Paul McCartney, who is a big fan of radio, has gotten in the habit of producing a radio special whenever he
releases a new album.
 
Beatles Interview Sells in Auction
Associated Press
16 November, 2001
A six-minute recording of a Beatles interview - bought for $5 at a flea market - sold for $10,400 at an online
auction.
 
Be the Rock Star You Always Wanted to be with MusicPlayground's Interactive
Music Experience!
PRNewswire
15 November, 2001
Everyone at some point has dreamed of being a rock star. Now even the least musically inclined among us can
feel like a real rock star -- actually playing the guitar and drum parts of our favorite songs thanks to a
one-of-a-kind interactive music experience from MusicPlayground.
 
Stage Where Lennon Met McCartney Up for Sale
By Paul Majendie, Reuters
15 November, 2001
The stage where John Lennon met Paul McCartney all those years ago is up for sale.
 
Sir Paul McCartney: Give War A Chance
Independent
15 November, 2001
Sir Paul McCartney, who's 60 next June, has just returned from a "bracing late-autumn afternoon horse ride"
to his farmhouse in the Sussex countryside. "Just getting the smell of nature back in my lungs again after being
up in the city," he explains.
Also: Yahoo! News Photos - Reuters
 
Paul McCartney: Press views
BBC (thanks to Carlos from Argentina)
14 November, 2001)
Press reviews of Driving Rain.
Also: McCartney releases first album since death of wife (thanks to Carlos from Argentina)
 
The Word on Beatle George Is Upbeat
New York daily News
14 November, 2001
Things may be looking up for George Harrison in his battle with an inoperable brain tumor.
 
''Lennon'' not very fab
By Julio Martinez, Reuters
14 November, 2001
In ``The Day They Shot John Lennon,'' prolific playwright James McLure (``Lone Star,'' ``Laundry and
Bourbon'') chronicles a time -- some 21 years ago -- when New Yorkers gathered to seek consolation
following a tragedy.
 
Paul McCartney Has Plenty Of Time For All His Work
By Gary Graff, Launch.com
14 November, 2001
Paul McCartney's new album, Driving Rain is just the latest project in what's been an extremely busy year
for the former Beatle.
Also: New CDs: McCartney, Radiohead, Paul McCartney : Driving Rain
 
Sir Paul: I Was A Cocaine Addict
Daily Record
14 November, 2001
Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney told yesterday how he got hooked on cocaine in a year-long binge.
 
Sales blunder keeps McCartney charity single out of charts
Ananova
13 November, 2001
Paul McCartney's new charity single has failed to make the charts because of a technicality.
 
Villagers ready to rock with Stella
Worcester Evening News
13 November, 2001
Close-knit villagers say they are pleased millionaire fashion designer Stella McCartney has bought a farm
near their homes, but they fear her anti-fox hunting views will not be welcomed by some.
 
Beatles, Beach Boys disc for auction
BBC
13 November, 2001
A recorded chat between the Beatles and the Beach Boys is expected to fetch $7,000 (£4,800) in an online
auction this week.
 
Estate of 'fifth Beatle' goes on sale
Ananova
13 November, 2001
The complete estate of Stuart Sutcliffe is going on display to the public.
Also: Fifth Beatle's artwork on show, Yahoo! News Photos - Associated Press
 
Ringo's daughter returning to Hub for treatment
By Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa, The Boston Herald (Thanks to Carlos from Argentina)
12 November, 2001
Former Beatle Ringo Starr, who kept a brave vigil at his daughter Lee's bedside when she battled a brain
tumor in 1995, is returning to Brigham & Women's Hospital with Lee because her cancer has recurred.
 
For McCartney, New York crash is ``dreadful irony''
By Paul Majendie, Reuters
12 November, 2001
Paul McCartney saw tragedy unfold before him in New York Monday for the second time in two months
and vowed: ``We have got to get behind America. We have got to help America.''
 
Paul McCartney Calls New Album 'Interesting' And 'Special'
By Gary Graff, Launch.com
12 November, 2001
Out Tuesday (November 13) is Driving Rain, the latest album from ex- Beatle Paul McCartney.
Also: Paul McCarthy living for the moment
 
George Harrison Released From Hospital
By Vinny Marino ABCNEWS.com
12 November, 2001
George Harrison leaves hospital; condition uncertain.
 
Ailing Harrison pens song of pain
By Maurice Chittenden, Sunday Times
11 November, 2001
The former Beatle George Harrison has written his first song in a decade as he struggles against
life-threatening cancer.
 
Yo Paul!
NineMSN, 60 Minutes (Thanks to Carlos from Argentina)
11 November, 2001
It was Paul McCartney's gift to a bruised and battered New York. A concert for the city's heroes —
the rescue workers, police and firefighters who've been toiling non-stop at the world trade centre.
 
Q & A - Yoko Ono
By Rosanna Greenstreet, Guardian
10 November, 2001
Yoko Ono was born in Tokyo on February 18, 1933, into a wealthy banking family. After graduating
from Tokyo's Gakushuin University, she went on to study philosophy and music at Sarah Lawrence
College in New York.
 
Beatles night will mark gig's 40th anniversary
Ananova
10 November, 2001
Music fans are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Beatlemania with a night of Merseybeat sounds.
 
'New York Concert' CD to Be Released
Associated Press
9 November, 2001
Live performances from Paul McCartney, The Who, David Bowie, and many other artists from ``The
Concert for New York City'' are included on a live, double compact disc.
 
George Harrison's family voice fears over his cancer battle
Ananova
9 November, 2001
George Harrison's family are said to be "extremely worried" about his health.
Also: More Harrison Health Rumors Fly, Cancer pioneer refuses to confirm George Harrison
treatment, Harrison Out of the Hospital?
 
Macca: I Want Kids With Heather
By Kevin O'Sullivan, The Mirror
9 November, 2001 (?)
Sir Paul McCartney looked the picture of a relaxed superstar yesterday - but it was all a bit of an act.
 
Ringo Starr's converted Mini stars at NEC Classic Motor Show
Ananova
9 November, 2001
The Mini, converted by Ringo Starr to carry his drums, is on show at the International Classic Motor Show
in Birmingham.
 
Shankar's lessons from 1967 keep on resonating
By Marc Shulgold, Rocky Mountain News
9 November, 2001
I studied sitar with Ravi Shankar.
 
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New York Post
8 November, 2001
It's doubtful any working-class heroes will be able to afford John Lennon and Yoko Ono's former Palm
Beach home for $100,000 a month this season.
 
Paul McCartney planning intimate London gig
Ananova
8 November, 2001
Paul McCartney is to play a rare live show in London before the end of the month.
 
McCartney Returns With New Album
By David Bauder, Associated Press
8 November, 2001
The song most clearly about Paul McCartney's late wife Linda on his new album is not about the day he lost
her, but the day he met her.
Also: Paul McCartney gets back to musical basics
 
Tattling With. . .Yoko Ono
By Dan Gross, Philadelphia Daily News
8 November, 2001
Yoko Ono knows that her late husband, John Lennon, will always be seen as an incredible musician, but
she wants everyone to see him as a visual artist, too.
 
Here Comes The Sun
By Sue Blackhall, Saga
November, 2001
The legendary former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney has emerged from bereavement with a new love and a
new album.
 
Vedder, Crowes Cover Beatles For I Am Sam
MaximumEdge.com
6 November, 2001
Pearl Jam'S Eddie Vedder, the Black Crowes, Sarah McLachlan, Ben Harper and Nick Cave have all
banded together to record a Beatles cover for a new soundtrack.
Also: New Soundtrack = All-star Beatles Covers
 
McCartney Cried for Six Months Dating Mills
Reuters
6 November, 2001
Paul McCartney confessed that he cried every day for the first six months he went out with Heather Mills
because he was still grieving for his wife Linda.
 
Lennon photos tribute unveiled
Ananova
6 November, 2001
Rare images of the late John Lennon have been unveiled in a photographic exhibition devoted to the former
Beatle.
 
Pioneer cancer op for George Harrison
Daily Post
5 November, 2001
George Harrison is undergoing pioneering surgery in an attempt to beat cancer, it was reported last night.
Also: George Harrison has 'last chance' cancer treatment
 
Lennon 'Had Affair With Stuart Sutcliffe'
NME
2 November, 2001
Pauline Sutcliffe, younger sister of 'lost' Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe, is reportedly writing a book that claims her
brother had an affair with John Lennon, who then kicked him in the head in a drunken brawl causing
injuries that lead to Sutcliffe's death.
Also: Yoko Says Oh No To Book (fixed URL!)
 
McCartney's Second Charity Single Set for Release
Reuters
2 November, 2001
A song written by former Beatle Paul McCartney in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks is set to be
released as a charity single, his spokesman said on Friday.
Also: McCartney Rushing 2nd Charity Song
 
Tel Aviv may be amazed by McCartney
Jerusalem Post
1 November, 2001
Rock legend Paul McCartney may perform at the Yitzhak Rabin memorial concert in Tel Aviv this Saturday
evening.
 
Ex-Beatle's fiance calls for end to Afghan bombing
Ananova
1 November, 2001
The fiance of Sir Paul McCartney has called for an end to the bombing campaign in Afghanistan.
Also: Yahoo! News Photos - Associated Press
 
Running total from 'The Concert for New York City' exceeds $30 million for relief
efforts
Associated Press
1 November, 2001
"The Concert for New York City" has raised more than $30 million for World Trade Center relief efforts,
and donations are still being accepted.
 
 
 
 
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