Press release London, England – June 29, 2010 – Eight of John Lennon’s classic solo albums and other standout recordings have been digitally remastered from his original mixes for a global catalogue initiative commemorating...
For those of us who watched it online, it seemed that Paul McCartney played a considerably shorter set at the Hard Rock Calling gig in London’s Hyde Park than at previous stops on the...
“Ram On” received a rare outing in Cardiff, when a fan held up a sign, requesting the song. This is it’s first concert appearance, but Paul McCartney has been playing it at every rehearsal...
Ringo and His All Starr Band started their tour at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls yesterday, and here’s the set list of the opening night. It Don’t Come Easy Honey Don’t Choose Love Hang...
It’s my birthday today, but in Beatles history this is the birthday of one Stuart Sutcliffe, who used to be the Beatles’ bass guitarist back when they started their careers in show business. Stuart...
Someone just brought to my attention an excellent article by Steve Cyrkin about genuine and fake Beatles autographs. Using the only two known copies of real autographed Abbey Road albums, the ones from Cathy...
On 27 August 1992 Lennon’s handwritten lyrics were sold by the estate of Mal Evans in an auction at Sotheby’s London for £56,600 ($100,000). The lyrics were put up for sale again in March...
Ken Brown was briefly a member of the Quarry Men, and although his short tenure ended acrimoniously, it did its part to help the group evolve into the Beatles. In August 1959, the Quarry...
Paul McCartney and his band played a shorter set than usual at the Isle of Wight Festival on the 13th of June: Venus And Mars/Rock Show Jet (broadcast on ITV) All My Loving Letting...
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