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Doubling back to share Lennon legacy

By Steve Morse, The Boston Globe

31 October, 2004

Two new releases show his acoustic, rocking sides

Also: CD Reviews

Book for kids shares Lennon's 'Dreams'

By Michael Eck, Times Union

31 October, 2004

Copake Falls author Doreen Rappaport has been known to dress

up as John Lennon for Halloween, with her husband, Bob, togging

himself out as Yoko Ono by her side.

It cost 90p to make. But the first Lennon/McCartney disc

is now worth £100,000

By Anthony Barnes, The Independent

31 October, 2004

For the equivalent of just 90 pence, five hopeful teenagers gathered

in a makeshift studio behind an electrical shop in a Liverpool terrace

to make their first recording.

Stella Gets A Yoko Go

New York Post

31 October, 2004

Yoko Ono may hate Paul McCartney - but she holds no grudges

against his daughter, Stella.

Ono takes her political message to the dance floor

By Richard L. Eldredge, Cox News Service

30 October, 2004

At 71, avant-garde artist and musician Yoko Ono has found a new

canvas for her politically charged work -- the dance floor.

Two 'new' Lennon releases - one a revelation

By Bill DeYoung, Scripps Howard News Service

29 October, 2004

Although he died nearly 24 years ago, John Lennon is such an

important figure in popular music that "new" recordings keep

coming along, and attracting attention.

Interview with early Beatle Pete Best (inc. audio)

WKSU

29 October, 2004

Original Beatle drummer Pete Best wraps up his current US tour

this weekend.

Paul McCartney's $50,000 Guitar

Guitar Gear

29 October, 2004

"and the winnner is..."

Just like starting over

The Calcutta Telegraph

29 October, 2004

He would have turned 64 on October 9 this year.

Also: Ono mines Lennon library for acoustic disc

No rings for this Ringo (3rd item)

Detroit Free Press

29 October, 2004

And now an installment of "It's a Small Rock World After All!" In

today's episode, Los Lonely Boys played Neil Young's 16th Annual

Bridge School benefit in Mountain View, Calif.

Finding His 'Smile'

By MikeWeatherford, Las Vegas Review-Journal

29 October, 2004

Paul McCartney, pick up the phone!

Paul McCartney Celebrity Sighting

The Celebrity Cafe

28 October, 2004

Met at a Ralph's Grocery in Hollywood

Ringo bags a carousel

Liverpool Echo

28 October, 2004

Bosses at Liverpool John Lennon Airport could be set to make dreams

come true for another former Beatle.

Book chronicles latest McCartney tour

Billboard

28 October, 2004

A new book detailing life on the road with Paul McCartney during his

recent world tour is due next week.

Anglo Visions

By Simon Warner, PopMatters

27 October, 2004

Now He's 64: A Late Lennon Landmark

Interview With The Beatles' Original Drummer (video)

NewsChannel5

26 October, 2004

NewsChannel5 talks with one of the original members of The Beatles,

Pete Best, who is in town this week playing some shows.

Also: Former Beatle drummer Pete Best on Studio 3 (video)

Full Live Aid DVD Details Now In

Brain Damage (UK)

26 October, 2004

We've now got full details of the long awaited release of the Live Aid

4-DVD box set.

McCartney, Young let it be at Bridge benefit

By Jim Harrington, Alameda Times-Star

26 October, 2004

It was Beatlemania by the Bay.

Also: photos; McCartney, Bennett sing together at Bridge benefit;

Lawn crowd sticks it out through rain and mud for McCartney, Young

and Bennett at benefit

Makeup maven is seeing stars

By Jill Spitznass, Portland Tribune

26 October, 2004

Ex-presidents and ex-Beatles are among Teresa Maxie's clients

Postcards from the boys

By Samantha Grice, National Post (Canada)

26 October, 2004

Whenever John, Paul or George went on a trip, they'd send Ringo

a postcard. A new book details these notes, doodles and jokes from

the drummer's private archive

Palatial desert home that inspired a Lennon classic

By Andy Allen, Liverpool Daily Post

25 October, 2004

Andy Allen meets the man who traced John Lennon's Spanish hideaway

World Photos

Reuters

25 October, 2004

A combination picture shows miniature books written by (top) British

children's author, JK Rowling, (bottom L) Paul McCartney and

Madonna at Sotheby's auction house in London, October 25, 2004.

The beat goes on for former Beatle Pete Best

By John Soeder, Cleveland Plain Dealer

25 October, 2004

He could've been a contender.

Some-sing to moan about

By Sally Brook, The Sun

25 October, 2004

The Beatles are the latest victims of politically correct censors

who just can't Let It Be.

Beatlemania: Seeking ticket to ride at MOA

By Chris Riemenschneider, Minneapolis Star Tribune

24 October, 2004

If Pete Best had closed his eyes and imagined hard on Saturday, he

might have pictured what it was like in 1965 when the Beatles came

to Bloomington without him.

Also: photo

Close encounters behind the scenes

Newark Star Ledger

24 October, 2004

(Excerpts from "Bob Dylan and the Beatles: Volume One of the Best

of the Blacklisted Journalist" by Al Aronowitz, published by First

Books Library)

Also: Rock 'n' roll witness

Riding the Stephen King Roller Coaster

By Larry Carroll, Elites TV

23 October, 2004

Mick Garris is not what you'd expect a horror writer-director to be.

Nixon tried to have Lennon thrown out

By Nicole Lampert, Melbourne Herald Sun

23 October, 2004

Richard Nixon's aides tried to have John Lennon thrown out of

America amid fears he would disrupt the president's plans for a

second term.

Beatles interview uncovered after 40 years

ABC Online (Australia)

22 October, 2004

An interview with the Beatles which had been lost for 40 years has

been found in archives in Britain.

Also: Beatles film rediscovered (inc. video); Beatles history found in a

film can (a longer video)

Fargo's ultimate Beatles record favors 'Sgt. Pepper'

By Dean Rhodes,The Forum

21 October, 2004

Fargo's Beatles fans love "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"

37 years after its release.

Beatle's art to benefit the Byrd

By Lisa Chinn, The Free Lance-Star

21 October, 2004

Beatle's art to benefit the Byrd

Paul McCartney

The Celebrity Cafe

20 October, 2004

How many people get to meet a low-profile celeb like Paul McCartney?

Big local Beatles news this week — half good, half bad

By Chalres Cassady, Westlake West Life

20 October, 2004

The bad news first.

Jeweler repairs Lennon's Grammy

By Raluca Barzu, Elkhart Truth

20 October, 2004

What The Beatles didn't know in 1966 was that one of their Grammy

awards would land in Goshen in 2004.

What was bugging 'Beatle'? The U.S. government, for one

By Thea Singer, Boston Herald

20 October, 2004

This month, when Bruce Springsteen kicked off his Vote for Change

concert tour, John Lennon apparently came back to haunt the

Republicans.

Closing weeks of Harry Benson's: "Once There Was A

Way…" Beatle's photography exhibition

Emediawire

20 October, 2004

Alexandria Rossoff announces the closing of Harry Benson's "

Once There Was A Way..." photography exhibition.

For many of the `60s British Invaders, making hits is long

past

By Dave Tianen, The Malaysia Star

20 October, 2004

For two years, it was like George Washington never happened.

With a little help from my friends

By Robert Dex, South London Press

19 October, 2004

A charity helping the disadvantaged and vulnerable is going places

thanks to a host of superstars.

Beatles Songs Provide 'Love' for '60s Romance

By Liza Foreman, Hollywood Reporter

19 October, 2004

The Beatles are headed to Hollywood.

Paul wants a revolution (4th item)

New York Daily News

19 October, 2004

Paul and Heather McCartney had President Bush in their crosshairs

at their Adopt-A-Minefield benefit in L.A. the other night.

On the road with Sir Paul

By Peter Grant, Liverpool Echo

18 October, 2004

What is it really like on the road with Sir Paul McCartney? Maybe

the only way to find out is to ask the man himself.

Exclusive - Paul McCartney Answers Your Questions!

NME

18 October, 2004

Paul McCartney has revealed that his ultimate fantasy festival line-up

would feature The Beatles, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Rolling

Stones and The Sex Pistols, NME.COM can exclusively reveal.

Top Beatles remake? On radio, it's 'Lucy'

By David Hinckley, New York Daily News

18 October, 2004

With the Beatles as popular as ever on the radio - WCBS-FM (101.1)

has Harry Harrison's "Breakfast with the Beatles" on Saturday and

WAXQ (104.3 FM) has Beatles shows with Zach Martin and Ken

Dashow Sunday morning - a Beatles researcher has tallied the most

popular versions of Beatles songs recorded by other artists.

Taking the pulse of Beatles generation

By David Charters, Liverpool Daily Post

18 October, 2004

With writers like John Lennon, Brian Epstein and Cilla Black, Bill

Harry was a lucky editor. Now he is preparing to relaunch the

legendary Mersey Beat.

Mothering Instinct

By Jonathan Nicholas, The Oregonian

18 October, 2004

Hanging out with rock stars was never part of the plan.

McCartney Rejected From Floyd Classic

Contactmusic

18 October, 2004

Former Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney was dropped from Pink

Floyd's rock classic Dark Side Of The Moon album - for being

"too reserved".

Reprise of Sgt. Pepper joyful, even thrilling

By Vit Wagner, The Toronto Star

18 October, 2004

Maybe there's some life in the old album yet — even if only as a

performance vehicle.

It Was 40 Years Ago Today: A Tribute To The Beatles feat.

Andrew Gold, Al Kooper, Bill Lloyd...

Westcoast Rendez-Vous (France)

17 October, 2004

"It Was 40 Years Ago Today: A Tribute To The Beatles" 2 CD set

has been released in last July on Bulleyes Canada and it features

great artists like Andrew Gold and Bill Lloyd (from Foster & Lloyd).

Beatles Tours (2nd item)

By Florence Stickney, New York Times

17 October, 2004

Liverpool is less than three hours from London by train, so a day trip is

indeed possible.

One so true to the music

By Tim Ghianni, The Tennessean

17 October, 2004

From gospel singer on the streets of Nashville to member of the Smoky

Mountain Boys and opener for The Beatles, Bobby Hebb has always

felt the music.

McCartney, Young sing together at L.A. fundraiser

Reuters

16 October, 2004

Admitting to being intimidated in the presence of a former Beatle, Neil

Young joined forces with Paul McCartney Thursday to perform at a

$500-per-seat fundraiser to raise awareness of landmines.

Also: Entertainment Photos - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; McCartneys Fighting

Landmines (video)

Professor Strikes The Right Chord

Daily Record

16 October, 2004

The mystery of the opening chord of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night

has finally been unravelled, after four decades.

Macca shopping bag lady

The Sun

15 October, 2004

I wanna hold your handbag!

White Album Ensemble returns with more material

By Pamela Mason, Register-Pajaronian

15 October, 2004

We were thrilled that the White Album Ensemble brought "The White

Album" back to the Mello Center in September.

Cirque Du Soleil Show to Feature Beatles (fixed URL)

Adam Goldman, Associated Press

14 October, 2004

The Beatles are teaming up with Cirque du Soleil to create a theatrical

production that will replace the legendary Siegfried & Roy act at The

Mirage hotel-casino.

Also: Press Release

Beatles buff opens his collection

By Tyra Pacheco, The Standard-Times

14 October, 2004

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' first New England

performance, collector Jim Cushman of Dartmouth wants to share

his memories.

Lennon Was Boyle's Best Man

Contactmusic

14 October, 2004

Everybody Loves Raymond star Peter Boyle had a rock 'n' roll

moment at his 1977 nuptials - John Lennon was his best man.

Bob Eubanks leaves TV, but not spotlight

By Abe Aamidor, Indianapolis Star

14 October, 2004

There aren't many personalities in America that people feel they've

"grown up with."

Yoko Ono and boobs . . . it's a strange world

By Moira Jeffrey, The Herald (UK)

14 October, 2004

My visit to Liverpool Biennial was more than a little kafkaesque.

The Jack Len Tape

By Jim Ratts, Runaway Express

Terry called him "John Jack", but the world knew him as John Lennon.

U.S. Beatles albums coming in box set

CNN

13 October, 2004

Capitol Records will issue the first four U.S. albums by the Beatles as

a boxed set, "The Capitol Albums Vol. 1," on November 16.

Also: Capitol boxes up early Beatles albums

Yoko Ono helps dedicate Bronte Harbour Peace Pole

By Angela Blackburn, Oakville Beaver

13 October, 2004

A formal dedication ceremony for the Bronte Harbour Peace Pole took

place Saturday complete with a personal dedication message from Yoko

Ono, the widow of the late Beatles' member John Lennon.

When Hunter was a lad

News & Star (UK)

12 October, 2004

"Reggie Hill, my friend who lived in Fraser Grove, was known as Toddles.

Gibson Celebrates Lennon's Birthday

GuitarSite.com (Australia)

11 October, 2004

In celebration of John Lennon's birthday, Gibson Guitar has launched

several major global programs honoring the late musician's enormous

contribution to music and the world.

Also: Will you still need me? Lennon's 64th; Fuzzy Sprouts to salute

Lennon; Remembering The Clever Leader Of The Beatles; Fans

Celebrate Lennon's 64th Birthday; Happy birthday, John Lennon;

If only John Lennon was 64; Fans imagine Lennon at 64

'Postcards' is a flip side of The Beatles

By Edna Gundersen, USA Today

10 October, 2004

Not everything about The Beatles' meltdown was revealed in their

Anthology tell-all.

Joe Cocker Covers Lennon and McCartney

By Paul Cashmere, Undercover Music News (Australia)

10 October, 2004

Joe Cocker has covered many a Lennon and McCartney song over the

years but for the first time is about to release an album with both a song

by John Lennon and another by Paul McCartney.

Adopt-A-Minefield Gala feat. Paul McCartney and Neil Young

Westcoast Rendez-Vous (France)

9 October, 2004

Paul McCartney and Heather Mills McCartney will host the Fourth

Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Los Angeles gala where Paul McCartney

and Neil Young will perform at the Century Plaza Hotel on Friday,

October 15, 2004.

I turned down Paul

By Joe Riley, Liverpool Echo

8 October, 2004

He became world famous as the man who foiled Paul McCartney's

attempt to join Liverpool cathedral choir.

John Lennon's art

Guardian

8 October, 2004

Tomorrow would have been John Lennon's 64th birthday - and to

mark the day, an exhibition of his drawings and sketches opened

yesterday in New York. Here is a sample.

No Need to Imagine How Lennon Would Have Looked

By Jennifer Hill, Scottish Press Association

8 October, 2004

Scientists have created an image of how John Lennon would have

looked if he were still alive, it emerged today.

Also: Scientists imagine Lennon at 64 (inc. photo)

Imagine John Lennon at 64

By Jane Woodhead, Liverpool Echo

8 October, 2004

Beatles star John Lennon would have been 64 tomorrow.

Also: Imagine John Lennon when he was 64; Entertainment Photos

John Lennon Remembered in Children's Picture Book That

Introduces Him to a Whole New Generation

Business Wire

8 October, 2004

Celebrating a musical icon on what would have been his 64th Birthday;

John's Secret Dreams: the Life of John Lennon By Doreen Rappaport,

Illustrated by Bryan Collier

Killer is 'in the right place'

Chester Chronicle

8 October, 2004

The half-sister of Beatle John Lennon says she is pleased her brother's

killer will stay in prison after a parole board in New York this week

refused his release.

Apple v. Apple: Rumours quashed - Exclusive!

By Jonny Evans, Macworld

8 October, 2004

The Apple versus Apple case is unlikely to see an out of court settlement,

sources have told Macworld UK.

Baby Joy for Stella Mccartney

By Anita Singh, Press Association

8 October, 2004

Fashion designer Stella McCartney has confirmed she is pregnant with

her first child.

The Sun praised by Yoko

The Sun

7 October, 2004

Yoko Ono last night thanked The Sun for helping to keep John Lennon's

killer behind bars.

Imagine getting a letter from John Lennon's wife

South Manchester Reporter

7 October, 2004

When a letter from Washington landed on Harry Goodwin's doormat

he was intrigued to know who it was from.

Mix Master

By Ed Bumgardner and Tim Clodfelter, Winston-Salem Journal

7 October, 2004

On Saturday, the late John Winston Ono O'Boogie Lennon - Beatle John

- would have turned 64.

An Exhibition of Drawings Celebrates Lennon at 64

By Allan Kozinn, The New York Times

7 October, 2004

It isn't a milestone anniversary, exactly; it doesn't end in zero or five.

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: Tour 2003

digitallyOBSESSED

Ringo Starr, continuing to recognize a good thing when he sees it as he

did back in 1962, is still organizing all-star (or "All-Starr") bands and

touring regularly with them.

Paul McCartney's quest to rid world of landmines (inc. video)

MSNBC

6 October, 2004

Paul McCartney has long been a force for change beginning with his

days as a member of The Beatles.

Yesterday aired 8m times

By Tim Spanton, The Sun

6 October, 2004

Paul McCartney's classic hit Yesterday has won the title of most

popular British song in America.

Ark. Police Recover Beatle Sister's Things

Associated Press

6 October, 2004

Police on Tuesday recovered a suitcase that had been stolen from

George Harrison's sister as she donated Beatles memorabilia to Bill

Clinton's presidential library.

Also: Beatle George's Sis Ripped Off; Clinton loves them yeah, yeah,

yeah; Harrison Sister on Heist

John Lennon's Killer Again Denied Parole

Associated Press

5 October, 2004

John Lennon's killer will remain in prison for at least two more years

after being denied parole Tuesday because of the "extreme malicious

intent" he showed in gunning down the former Beatle in 1980.

Also: Lennon's sister warns parole board

Yoko Ono Gets 'Stoned'

NME

5 October, 2004

Yoko Ono has proposed that a 'PEACE OBELISK' be erected in

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND.

Signature McCartney Guitar Heads To Auction

By Christopher Walsh, Billboard

5 October, 2004

The first Paul McCartney Signature 1964 Epiphone Texan, serial

No. 001, will be auctioned to benefit Adopt-A-Minefield, the landmine

clearance and survivor assistance program.

Also: Rare Paul McCartney guitar up for auction

Robbie Williams saw ghosts at Ringos house

Female First (UK)

5 October, 2004

Robbie Williams used to live in a haunted house.

Sitar master Shankar to share music tradition

By John Wenz, Daily Nebraskan

5 October, 2004

He played India. He played the Monterey International Pop Festival.

He played Woodstock.

The Daily Record

5 Ocotber, 2004

The most Christmas music No1s is four by The Beatles ...

Ex-Bonzo Innes unleashes musical anarchy

By Dean Johnson, The Boston Herald

5 October, 2004

The legendary British comedy troupe Monty Python's Flying Circus

might never have existed if it hadn't been for the oddball English music

ensemble the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.

$500M Jacko-Pot

New York Post

5 Ocotber, 2004

Sony's U.S. unit and embattled pop singer Michael Jackson are expected

to begin negotiations soon to unwind a partnership that owns the rights to

songs by The Beatles, The Post has learned.

Live Aid DVD Tracklisting And Release Date Revealed

Chart Attack (Canada)

4 October, 2004

Almost two decades after it was broadcast around the world, the 1985

charity superconcert Live Aid is getting another go around.

Lennon killer petition hits 3,000

By Chris Heard, BBC

4 October, 2004

An online petition by John Lennon fans opposing parole for his killer

Mark Chapman has grown to more than 3,000 signatures as the

deadline approaches.

Belfast or bust!

By John McGurk, The Belfast telegraph

3 October, 2004

Sir Paul and Dolly set for Belfast shows in 2005

Postcards From The Beatles

CBS News

3 October, 2004

For those of a certain age, we'll never lose affection for the Beatles,

for the times and the places we remember, reports 48 Hours' Bill

Lagattuta.

Beatles' visit inspired her photo career

By Erika Pesantes, Miami Herald

2 October, 2004

Linda Pollak was a 15-year-old in Miami Beach when Beatlemania

hit in the early 1960s.

The Bootleg Files: "All This And World War II"

By Phil Hall, Film Threat

1 October, 2004

In 1976, 20th Century Fox unleashed something called "All This

and World War II" on the moviegoing public.

Falkner Eyes Solo Album, Plays With McCartney

By Troy Carpenter, Billboard

1 October, 2004

Versatile pop-rocker Jason Falkner, five years removed from the

release of his last full-length solo album, "Can You Still Feel?"

(Elektra), is nearing completion of its follow-up while balancing

multiple side projects and musical endeavors.

Ozzy: Beatles Were My Inspiration

Contactmusic

1 October, 2004

Metal star Ozzy Osbourne has credited rock'n'roll legends The

Beatles for inspiring the reality star to become a rocker.

Yoko Reflects On John's Assassin

New York Daily News

1 October, 2004

"I don't even want to focus on that guy or even say his name,"

Yoko Ono tells Steppin' Out magazine about convicted John

Lennon killer Mark David Chapman.

Also: Yoko Plea On John's Assassin

The Island Hopper: Fab Four in one

By Tiffany Yates, Naples Daily News

1 October, 2004

With a little help from his music machine, Jimmy O'Shea captures

the sound and presence of the Beatles

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