Beatles mania helps collector make a living in Argentina - latimes.com

It says so on Rodolfo Vazquez's business card: He's the owner of the world's biggest collection of Beatles memorabilia, a claim backed by none other than Guinness World Records. So how did an accountant from Argentina — which seems about a million miles away from Liverpool, England — amass a staggering 8,600 Beatles-related items? Hint: Being a self-confessed pack rat helps. Read More - latimes.com



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Ringo Starr's 1968 Red Mustang sold at auction today

Premiere Props (http://www.premiereprops.com/) sold Ringo Starr’s 1968 Red Mustang today to one lucky fan for $43,665. The car came with a signed pink slip by Richard Starkey. The Mustang was one of over 1200 items that will be up for auction this weekend including the tablets from “The Ten Commandments,” Spock’s ears from “Star Trek,” Justin Bieber’s worn Levi’s (sold for $1660), one of Sarah Jessica Parker’s dresses from the film version of “Sex and the City,” and a blue velvet with gold trim vest worn by Jimi Hendrix (sold for $7380).





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Beatles barber turns shop into tribute to Fab Four

Beatles fan Gerardo Weiss ran a typical Buenos Aires barber shop until he had a dream that the Fab Four dropped in for a haircut. Seven years later, Weiss has made Beatles-inspired cuts his specialty. "The dream got etched on my memory," he said at the modest salon, the walls plastered with photos of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Read More



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Ringo Starr's 1968 Ford Mustang to be Auctioned This Weekend

This weekend a 1968 Ford Mustang, once owned by Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, will cross the block at the Premiere Props' Hollywood Auction Extravaganza II in El Segundo, Calif. According to the auction's website, the event will offer up more than 1,100 iconic movie and music memorabilia. [read more]



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Yoko Ono promises a moving experience at Lennon exhibit - SouthCoastToday.com

Anyone who has ever tried to cover "Imagine" and get away with it will testify to what a tough cookie Yoko Ono can be. When it comes to fiercely guarding her husband John Lennon's legacy, Ono makes headlines fairly often — most recently for allegedly threatening to sue a bar in Scotland named "Lennon's Pub." Read More - SouthCoastToday.com

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Paul McCartney is cool. Really. - Time Out Chicago

Last October, on John Lennon’s 70th birthday, people took the opportunity to ponder what he might be like today, what he might have done over the last three decades. In an interview with NME , Yoko, the most legitimate speculator, suggested her husband would’ve made “new music, using the computer.” Kyle Anderson of MTV perpetuated a myth that dates back to Beatles lunch boxes in 1964, that John was the smart one, Paul merely the cute one: “The latter day Lennon probably wouldn’t have ended up like Paul McCartney, making trifles of albums and trotting out old tunes.” Read More - Time Out Chicago

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Theatre renamed after Beatles manager Brian Epstein

A revamped Liverpool theatre has been renamed in honour of the former Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Liverpool City Council is looking for new owners for the Epstein Theatre - formerly the Neptune Theatre - after a £1m refurbishment. "It is a fantastic opportunity to say thank you to one of our greatest sons," said Councillor Joe Anderson, leader of Liverpool City Council. Read More - BBC News



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McCartney wings through Motown Museum on Detroit tour stop - The Detroit News

He may be one of the world's most famous musicians, but when Paul McCartney walked through the modest blue front door at the Motown Historical Museum on West Grand Boulevard on Sunday, he was just another excited, awestruck Motown fan. "He lovedStudio A," reports the museum's chief curator, Lina Stephens. Stephens gave the former Beatle a private tour, along with his band and his fiancee Nancy Shevell, slipping them in at 3 p.m., just before McCartney's 4 p.m. soundcheck at Comerica Park. Read More - Detroit News

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George Harrison's Concert For Bangladesh album makes digital debut

Honouring the 40th anniversary of this historic event, The Concert for Bangladesh feature film will stream in its entirety in a 72-hour online event. The free video stream will be available worldwide from Saturday, July 30 through Monday, August 1 on iTunes.com/TheBeatles as well as TheConcertForBangladesh.com and GeorgeHarrison.com. Screening begins Saturday, July 30 at 5am GMT / 12am EST and ends Monday, August 1 at 5am GMT / 12am EST

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of The Concert for Bangladesh, George Harrison's GRAMMY-winning album makes its exclusive digital release debut on the iTunes Store today, 40 years after the historic concert event on August 1, 1971.
The iTunes edition of The Concert for Bangladesh album includes Harrison's "Bangla Desh" studio single, originally released July 5, 1971, as an exclusive bonus track.
In the altruistic spirit which gave birth to The Concert for Bangladesh, each download will benefit the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF* — helping to provide immediate emergency relief for children in famine and drought-stricken regions in the Horn of Africa.

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Phil Collins Unable to Present Award to Ringo Starr Due To Back Trouble - Ultimate Classic Rock

Genesis drummer Phil Collins left an awards ceremony early over the weekend due to a flare-up of an ongoing condition of nerve damage, which, as he revealed in 2009, has left him unable to play the drums. He was set to present a gong to former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, who was given the Icon Award at the Mojo Awards. Instead, he was “half-carried” out before he had the chance to make the presentation. Before he left the event, though, Collins reportedly revealed that his love for music is gone. Read More - Ultimate Classic Rock



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Busting Paul McCartney myths, adding some new ones as he tours U.S. - OregonLive.com

His flair was already apparent on the band's earliest hits; on "I Want to Hold Your Hand" (1964), the bass is on equal footing with the guitars, and it's like a song in itself on "Michelle" (1965). By the time of "Paperback Writer" (1966), McCartney is the lead instrumentalist, ushering in each verse like Britain's answer to Motown's James Jamerson. He's nearly in subterranean funk territory with the deep tones of "Baby, You're a Rich Man" (1967) and "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" (1968), and stomps like Godzilla through "Rain" (1966) and "Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey" (1968). Read More - OregonLive.com


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McCartney shows no hard feelings, treats fans to hits - macombdaily.com

It’s a city that tried to stamp out his band, The Beatles, in 1964 and started a rumor that he was dead in 1969. But on Sunday night at Comerica Park those were long-ago bygones as Paul McCartney, playing just one of eight stops on his summer “On The Run Tour” — took his Detroit fans down memory lane, mixing Beatles favorites with material from his days leading Wings and, of course, his solo hits. read more - macombdaily.com

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Street named after former Beatle drummer Pete Best - BBC

The Beatles' former drummer Pete Best said he was "very humbled" to have two Liverpool streets named in his honour. The roads, Pete Best Drive and Casbah Close, will be on a new estate to be built on Everton's former training ground at Bellfield in West Derby.
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Video: Beatles fan creates his own yellow submarine - Telegraph

Doug Poole, 73, purchased the secondhand racing sub online for £9,000 and has spent the past few months transforming it into a model of the 1968 cartoon version. The retired mechanic from Pembroke hopes that one day Ringo Starr, who sings the famous song, will join him for a trip in his yellow submarine. Mr Poole said: "My dream would be to invite Ringo down here so he could come out in the sub and for me to see his face.

"I'm sure he'd enjoy it, to just go in the water and inside it. I would like that, that would be great, that would be a dream, wouldn't it?" Click for Video: - Telegraph

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Soon, own a replica of John Lennon's iconic white Steinway piano! - Online News

Beatle fans could soon own a replica of the famous white Steinway piano that John Lennon presented to his wife Yoko Ono on her 38th birthday if they are willing to shell out 77,200 pounds. Hundred replicas of the original were commissioned to commemorate the Beatles star's 70th birthday last year. Read More - Online News

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Beatles cruise promoter asks: "What if Paul or Ringo came along?" - Gadling.com

Beatles Tribute Cruise (BTC) 2012 is on sale now and filling up fast. That's prompting offers from other cruise lines looking to woo the annual event away from Royal Caribbean and a call to invite one of the remaining Beatles along for the ride. Read More - Gadling.com



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The Beatles in Detroit - Detroit Free Press

As Paul McCartney heads to Comerica Park for his latest Detroit appearance, it's worth looking back at his first visits to the Motor City, when he showed up with a little rock 'n' roll combo called the Beatles. The band hit Detroit twice, playing Olympia Stadium in 1964 and 1966, the latter amid nationwide controversy over John Lennon's "more popular than Jesus" remark about the Beatles' fame. Here's how those visits were covered by Free Press journalists at the time: Read More - Detroit Free Press

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Famed Beatles Artist to Create Work of Art for The Cavern Club

The Cavern Club of Liverpool, made famous by the Beatles, has hired world famous Beatles artist – Shannon to create an exclusive 8’x8’ painting to adorn the walls of its club that was made world famous by The Beatles. The painting, titled Toppermost of the Poppermost, will be made up as four interlocking paintings representing each of The Beatles (John, Paul, George and Ringo) during their last appearances at The Cavern Club. The first painting, of George Harrison, will be created in New Jersey; the second, of Ringo Starr, will be created in Florida: the third, of John Lennon, will be started at the Ultimate Air Affair in Utah, where Shannon is headlining guest. The project will end with the last painting, of Paul McCartney, created LIVE in Liverpool at International Beatle Week. The completed painting will be unveiled during the International Beatle Week celebration on August 30th.



Shannon will be the first illustrator using PPG's newest environmentally safe "GREEN" paint. It is free from smell and toxins. IWATA/Medea will supply Shannon with custom airbrushes to her liking for the creation. An electric eraser that has been modified by Shannon is her other tool used hand in hand with her airbrushes. The new "Shannon Electric Eraser" is in development and will be available to the art world in late 2012. In 1996 Shannon was officially titled and declared, The World's Greatest Beatles Artist by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool. Since then she has received the title - Official Artist of The Cavern Club and was inducted into The Cavern Club Hall of Fame. Her artwork was the official backdrop of the ‘Lennon Remembered Concert’ at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on December 9, 2010.For more information on Shannon, go to: The Shannon Gallery



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George Harrison Documentary Produced by Martin Scorsese to Get October Debut on HBO

A new George Harrison documentary featuring home movies, interviews and never before seen material will make its debut in October on HBO, the cable channel said. Produced by Oscar-winner Martin Scorsese and Harrison's widow Olivia, "George Harrison: Living in the Material World", traces the life of the late Beatle from his musical beginnings in Liverpool to his fame with the Fab Four in the 1960s as well as his work as a philanthropist and filmmaker. Harrison died of lung cancer in 2001 in Los Angeles at the age of 58. Although often referred to as the quiet Beatle, he wrote hit songs like "Here Comes the Sun" and "Something" for The Beatles before playing with the 1980s supergroup, Traveling Wilburys. Read More - artdaily.org




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Beatlemania Revisited

It’s been over 40 years since the Beatles released Abbey Road, their last recorded album, but the public’s fascination with the Fab Four has stood the passing of time. Photographer Mike Mitchell, then 18 years old, shot the Beatles performing their iconic first concert in the United States at the Washington Coliseum. The concert occured just two days after the band’s momentous performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, a debut which drew over 74 million television viewers. MORE

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John Lennon Signed Insert Poster Sells For Record Amount - AllAccess.com

A signed insert poster from the album "Double Fantasy," sold today for $40,000, shattering the previous record for a JOHN LENNON autograph. The seller was an engineer for the RKO RADIO NETWORK interview that took place on DECEMBER 8th, 1980. This was JOHN LENNON's last interview and one of the last autographs he ever gave. Read More - AllAccess.com




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Imagine... Harry Nilsson: the Missing Beatle - Telegraph

Imagine… Harry Nilsson: the Missing Beatle (BBC One) was a sad story. Not only because of the singer’s alcoholism and early death, but because it seems to have been decided that the sole way to make viewers interested in his life was to tie it awkwardly to The Beatles. Contributors kept referring to Nilsson, who died aged 52 in 1994, as “a sort of Beatle”, or “the fifth Beatle”; “I felt Harry could be my Beatles.” Read More - Telegraph



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Cows to be decorated on Janmashtami at Beatle Harrison-donated temple in England

Children’s faces will be painted blue like Lord Krishna by volunteers to help them get into the festive spirit, according to reports. Claimed to be largest festival of its kind outside India, it hopes to attract over 70,000 pilgrims. Read More - Online News

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Photos of Beatles' 1st US concert at NYC auction - sacbee.com

In 1964, an enterprising 18-year-old snapped pictures of the Beatles' momentous first U.S. concert in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday, Christie's auction house will sell 50 silver gelatin prints that the photographer, Mike Mitchell, made from the negatives. The images, plus photos from another Beatles' concert, are estimated to fetch a total of $100,000. Read More - sacbee.com

Emma Stone and Paul McCartney are BFFs! WTF? - heatworld.com

We’re fascinated by odd celebrity friendships, and this particular paring has to be one of the strangest ever. Actress Emma Stone has revealed that she’s pals with Beatles legend Paul McCartney! This brings up all sorts of questions, like, how did they meet and what do they do when they hang out? Well, we can tell you. Read More - heatworld.com

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My mother met John Lennon

My mother's house contains hundreds of clocks. Their sounds are perpetual, varied: not all tick-tocks are the same. Thank God all the chime mechanisms have been disconnected. I don't tell her this; my sensitivity to sounds is known only by my wife, someone who knows me very well. Read More - The Durham News

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London wedding for Sir Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell - Telegraph

Keenly aware that a lavish wedding does not always herald a happy marriage, Sir Paul McCartney has modest ambitions for his union with Nancy Shevell. Mandrake hears that the former Beatle is to marry the American divorcée in a quiet ceremony in London with only close members of his family present. The couple will then fly to New York, where they will hold a party for friends and members of Shevell’s family. Read More - Telegraph

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Paul McCartney Documentary, 'The Love We Make,' Coming to Showtime - NYTimes.com

No amount of coverage of the lives of the Beatles could make us say it’s all too much, and the cable networks are surely relieved to hear it. Following an announcement by HBO that it had acquired a documentary about George Harrison, Showtime said on Tuesday that it would broadcast a nonfiction feature about Paul McCartney and his experiences in New York after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The film, “The Love We Make,” will chronicle Mr. McCartney’s journey from Sept. 11, 2001, Read More - NYTimes.com



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Russ Gibb talks about Paul McCartney and the famous ‘Paul is Dead’ rumor

In a rare interview, Russ Gibb discusses his involvement in the “Paul is Dead” urban legend about singer Paul McCartney of the legendary Beatles. “I want to be begin by saying Paul McCartney is alive and well — I’m sure of that,” said Gibb, a Dearborn resident. In fact, McCartney will be performing Sunday at Comerica Park in Detroit. Read More

Christie's Auctions Unpublished Beatles Pictures [PHOTOS] - Entertainment & Stars

Never-before released photos of The Beatles taken by photographer Mike Mitchell are now on sale at Christie's auction house. The collection, titled "The Beatles Illuminated: The Discovered Works of Mike Mitchell," features almost 50 unpublished images from The Beatles' first appearance in the United States. Mitchell was just 18 years old when he was given access to the band's arrival in America and their first U.S. gig at the Washington Coliseum on February 11th, 1964. Christie's is selling the stunning black and white photos individually, and is expecting to garner over $100,000 for the whole lot. Read More - Entertainment & Stars

Paul McCartney's Space Message

Beatles legend Paul McCartney was the latest music superstar – following Michael Stipe and Elton John – to help wake up the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, according to Ultimate Classic Rock. The NASA shuttle is on its final mission. Read More - ::antiMusic.com

Imagine... if there’d been a happy ending

He was an artist. Why would you kill an artist?” Yoko Ono choked on her continuing grief at the end of Imagine – Lennon: The New York Years (BBC 1). There was no happy ending. In fact, Michael Epstein’s excellent film, introduced by Alan Yentob, showed how John Lennon’s pursuit of happiness, as part of the perceived American dream he’d trusted, had given him but a few short years of peace before he was shot dead on his doorstep. Read More - News & Star

John Lennon's First Band The Quarrymen Rock Cavern Anniversary - ::antiMusic.com

John Lennon's first band, The Quarrymen, celebrated 50 years of The Cavern with a special 50th anniversary concert on July 13. According to Music-News.com, The Quarrymen played the famed Cavern Club in Liverpool at an event hosted by BOBCOM, a U.K. online music community which streamed the show live on the Internet. The Quarrymen played songs and told stories about the early years with Lennon, Paul McCartney and a very young George Harrison. Read More - ::antiMusic.com

Not enough adjectives to describe Cirque du Soleil's 'Love' - GJSentinel.com

This is from Dominic Champagne, director, writer and concept creator: “With their extraordinary music, unique voices, and irrepressible charisma, the Beatles united us all, spreading tremendous joy and striking a magical chord deep within. Tonight, together, we celebrate their journey, recalling the fabulous odyssey that graced the world with its musical gifts. The first song being like the last, words of LOVE. Tonight, their spiritual magic unites them once again, and them with us.” Read More - GJSentinel.com

Yankee Stadium Gears Up For Beatles Star And Music Legend Paul McCartney - CBS New York

A world-renowned musician is set to perform at the home of the New York Yankees Friday night. At 8:00 p.m., Sir Paul McCartney kicks off his first series of concerts at the new stadium. It is the start of his “On The Run” tour, which will also hit Detroit, Chicago and Cincinnati. Read More - CBS New York

Abbey Road Beatles’ crossing wins English Heritage listing alongside pubs and a church - West End Extra

THE Westminster zebra crossing made famous by The Beatles must be preserved for future generations, experts from English Heritage said this week. The crossing and adjacent Abbey Road Studios were included in a list of buildings and street features that now enjoy special protection after being awarded listed status in the past 12 months. Others include the Victorian George pub in D’Arblay Street, Soho, noteworthy for its eye-catching red-brick exterior with cream stone banding – a decorative device known as “streaky bacon”. [read more]

Hendrix Guitar Strap, Cobain Smashed Guitar on Auction Block

The guitar strap used by Jimi Hendrix when he set his guitar ablaze at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival is among many noteworthy items currently being offered by a New York City auction company. Beginning today (July 13) and extending through July 22, potential buyers can bid on a huge variety of rock and roll memorabilia being offered by the online company, Gotta Have It! Collectibles. Read More - gibson.com

Missing John Lennon psychedelic eye mosaic from Liverpool’s garden festival reunited with owners - Liverpool Echo

A MOSAIC designed by John Lennon was reunited with its owners after being lost for more than two decades. There are now hopes the Psychedelic Eye will return to the Beatle’s home city of Liverpool, from where it went missing in 1987. The custom-made piece, which is constructed from more than 17,500 ceramic tiles each no bigger than a quarter of an inch square, was originally installed at the end of Lennon’s swimming pool in his mansion at Kenwood, Surrey, where the hits Yellow Submarine and Hey Jude were composed. Read More - Liverpool Echo

George Harrison Documentary, Directed By Martin Scorsese, to Make Its Debut on HBO - NYTimes.com

Though he was known as the quiet Beatle, George Harrison had enough to say – and his friends and family had enough to say about his life and music – to fill a two-part documentary directed by Martin Scorsese that will make its debut on HBO in the fall. Read More - NYTimes.com

The Monkees' Davy Jones Recalls Beatles Friendship and Mike Nesmith's Disloyalty - Spinner

It means something that anybody likes us. Paul McCartney called me up in the '60s and asked me to send some stuff to his daughter, who was a fan of the Monkees. And Micky has tapes and videos of George Harrison and Ringo Starr at his house, in the Canyon, in the late '60s, down in his little studio, playing. Those tapes must be great to listen to. It's great the Beatles loved us. Read More - Spinner

Imagine... Lennon: the New York Years, BBC One, review - Telegraph

Imagine… Lennon: the New York Years (BBC One) told the story of John Lennon when he was living in the US between 1971 and his death in 1980. It was a time which appeared to be defined in great part by Lennon’s relationship with Yoko Ono – musically, politically and emotionally – and in particular by their period of separation in the mid-Seventies. Read More - Telegraph

3 Ways to Get a Piece of Beatles Heaven - Rare Beatles Photos for Sale

If your'e old enough to remember the British invasion; the musical British invasion that is- then you probably still get warm and fuzzy when you hear the first few bars of “Strawberry Fields.” Whether you are a fan of the fab four or not, the music you listen to now no doubt was inspired by them in one way or another. The Beatles sparked our country’s love affair with music and we haven’t looked back since 1964, when they first graced an American stage. Read More - Rare Beatles Photos for Sale

Gretsch Introduces G6128T-GH George Harrison Signature Duo Jet - Guitar World

Today, Gretsch announced the release of the G6128T-GH George Harrison Signature Duo Jet, which is modeled on Harrison's original 1957 Duo Jet. Harrison referred to it as his “first real decent guitar.” Features include appointments and modifications found on and/or inspired by Harrison’s guitar, which he bought used from a sailor in Liverpool in the early 1960s. Read More - Guitar World

Now You Can Buy A Guitar That Was Played By John Lennon AND Bob Dylan

Talk about a piece of rock history: a Gibson J-160 E Sunburst acoustic-electric guitar that's been strummed by both John Lennon and Bob Dylan is about to hit the auction block. John Lennon reportedly composed and played songs on the guitar during the height of The Beatles' success in the late sixties. [read more]

Al Pacino as Phil Spector – NME.COM

The first look of Al Pacino as Phil Spector has hit the the internet. Decked in a snappy waistcoat and tinted sunglasses, Pacino dons a big-haired wig to emulate the producer, famous for creating the 'Wall of Sound' and producing many classic albums, including mixing The Beatles' Let it Be. His musical history has since been overshadowed, however, as Spector is currently serving 19 years in jail for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson. Read More - NME.COM

Peace and Love Gallery Announces International Beatles Art Contest

The Peace of Love Gallery is proud to announce their first annual International Fab Four Art Contest. The Grand Prize Winner will receive a check for $1,000, $1,000 worth of artist supplies, ‘One on one’ access to the artist, Shannon and will have their winning art placed on the Peace and Love Gallery winner’s circle webpage with links to their professional website for one year.

Original artwork can be done in watercolor, acrylic, oil, indelible markers, felt-tip pens, soft ballpoint pens, indelible ink, pencil, charcoal or pastels will be accepted and all artwork must be on the subject of The Beatles (group or single) and/or their solo careers.

Judging the art contest will be: Music producer/promoter - Sid Bernstein; Beatles authority – Tony Bramwell; The World’s Greatest Beatles Artist – Shannon; and world renowned artist – Jim Ceravolo.

The Fab Four Art Contest will run from June 30, 2011 through October 9, 2011. All entries must be submitted not later than August 18, 2011. Twenty finalists will be announced at Beatle Week in Liverpool on August 28, 2011 and those finalists will be eligible to participate in a shared exhibition with The World’s Greatest Beatles Artist - Shannon on October 9, 2011.

Sponsors for the Fab Four Art Contest include: The Cavern Club, Joe Johnson's Beatle Brunch, The Shannon Gallery, Iwata, Hard Days Night Hotel Art, LIGicliee.com, PPG, International Beatles Week and Shannondoah Design.

More information, including official rules and entry forms, go to: Peace and Love Gallery.

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to perform at London 2012 Olympics? - Metro.co.uk

McCartney, who recently announced his engagement, hinted on a US TV show that organisers have asked him to perform, but declined to give anything else away. The remaining Beatles are expected to reunite for a performance during the London Olympics (PA) The 68-year-old told the show 'there's a rumour that I might be involved' and said he knew tracks from The Beatles were the kind of music the organisers were interested in playing, The Sun reported. However, a source went one further in telling the newspaper that Macca would 'love to be involved' and has been having conversations with 2012 bigwigs. Read More - Metro.co.uk

Pitchfork: Various Artists: Rave On: A Tribute to Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly was a singular musician who rose and fell in the era after rock'n'roll had become a distinct art form but before it had become art per se-- in the time, basically, between Elvis and the Beatles. His best songs are spare, nervy miniatures about puppy love riddled by anxiety-- an anxiety Holly made manifest in itchy percussive tracks and an inability to sing more than two lines without breaking into hiccups, the musical equivalent of sweaty palms. (This was in the late 1950s, when non-verbal ejaculations and jittery rhythms were the closest a pop singer could get to talking about sex, when sex was broken down into musical gestures and metaphors). More - Pitchfork

Yoko Threatens To Sue Lennon Bar

Yoko Ono has allegedly threatened legal action against the owner of a bar dedicated to her late husband John Lennon. Mike Craig spent thousands on memorabilia for his Beatles-themed venue, Lennon's Bar, in Dundee, Scotland, and was stunned to receive a letter from Ono's lawyers accusing him of copyright infringement. The landlord has been told to change the name of the venue and remove all memorabilia within 14 days.

"It's ridiculous. The pub's been called Lennon's for about five years... (But) the signs will be removed this week," Craig says. -AAP

Cover for George Harrison tribute book revealed - Examiner.com

The cover for "George Harrison: Living in the Material World" has been disclosed by the publisher, Abrams Books. (See picture at left.) The book is a companion volume to the eagerly awaited Martin Scorsese documentary on the late Beatle being produced in cooperation with his family and coming later this year. The setting of the picture is somewhat ironic given the title of the book, but it's the type of irony that Harrison and his wry humor would have appreciated. Read More - #Examiner.com

Beatles’ songs stir old memories

We were kids, and our world changed forever when the Beatles invaded the U.S. in 1964. We went nuts for John, Paul, George and Ringo. Their music topped the charts, their cheeky one-liners made headlines and their concerts were pure bedlam. Everyone had a favorite Beatle. Beatles magazines filled the newsstands. Beatles souvenirs were sold everywhere. [read more]

Beatles Day staged at Albert Dock Liverpool - BBC

The fourth annual Beatles Day is being celebrated in Liverpool with Beatles tribute bands playing at venues across the Albert Dock. Visitors have been encouraged to dress in 60s clothing for a fancy dress competition at 1500 BST and Beatles wigs are on sale at venues in the dock. A Fab Four themed treasure hunt has been arranged for children. More - BBC News

Beatles Fan Boosts Paul McCartney’s Lamborghini

On Wednesday Baby You Can Drive Paul McCartney's Car For A Price was a top story. Here is the recap: (Gibson) A Lamborghini sports car once owned by The Beatles' Paul McCartney sold at auction for £122,500 ($197,000) on Thursday. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the winning phone bid for the 400GT 2+2 was purchased by a Beatles fan in the 19th annual Bonhams sale at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Sussex. Read More

SIR Elton John once shocked John Lennon by greeting him wearing a tiny swimsuit - The Sun

SIR Elton John has revealed how he once shocked John Lennon by greeting him wearing a tiny swimsuit made out of a CHOCOLATE BOX. The Crocodile Rock star, 64, tells a BBC1 documentary: "John came up to Boston in 1974 to see my show and at the time I was wearing things which would make Lady GaGa blush! It was a little swimsuit made out of a chocolate box. "John was like, 'Is this what it's all about now?'." Read More - The Sun

The Beatles' Ringo Starr: 'I still get stage fright' - NME.COM

The Beatles' Ringo Starr has admitted that he still gets stage fright before performing live. The drummer told Austrian magazine News that although he still loves gigging after more than 50 years in the business, he has a "nervousness" every time he is due to play. '' I feel like running away three seconds before I'm due to hit the stage. That's why I always run on to it. I would love to coolly stroll on stage but I cannot," he commented. Read More - NME.COM

MCCARTNEY PLAYS BEATLES' BIRTHDAY FOR STARR

SIR PAUL McCARTNEY paid tribute to RINGO STARR on his former Beatles bandmate's 71st birthday on Thursday (07Jul11) by performing a song in his honour and posting it online. The rock legend was rehearsing with his band at a studio complex in London and asked an aide to film the practice session so he could wish Starr many happy returns. He gave a shout out to his close friend and his wife Barbara Bach before launching into a rendition of The Beatles' track, Birthday.

McCartney said, "Ladies and gentleman, today is Mr Ringo Starr's birthday. Cool guy, cool guy. He is celebrating in Hamburg, we are celebrating here in London town. We wish you a happy birthday. Yeah man. Have a great one. Love to you and Barbara." And when the song finished, McCartney couldn't resist a cheeky dig at Starr's real name, adding: "Happy Birthday, dear Richard." The clip was posted on YouTube on Friday (08Jul11) and McCartney took to his Twitter.com page to post a link to the clip alongside the message: "Happy 71st Birthday Ringo (07/07/2011)." PR

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Builds Better Beatles Exhibit

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has expanded the section on The Beatles, which now includes a striped suit worn by Harrison on a 1966 tour and Ringo’s red jacket from the “Strawberry Fields Forever” video. The exhibit also includes instruments the boys played, including Ringo’s Beatles drumhead from the band’s appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show and a guitar played by Lennon and Harrison. Paul McCartney is represented, too, by his Help! jacket and handwritten “Birthday” arrangement. Read More - gibson.com

Yeah, yeah, yeah: It’s ‘1964 … The Tribute’ - dailytribune.com

In August 1966, The Beatles performed at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. It was the band's last public performance. But don't worry if you didn't get to see them then. “1964 … The Tribute,” looks and sounds just like the Fab Four, and you can catch the show at 8 p.m. July 8, at Meadow Brook Music Festival. Read More - dailytribune.com

I liked this article, as it explores a little bit of 1964, the band from my home town Akron, and they are one of the top notch Beatle cover bands out there, (and probably the oldest). A shady beginning with Revolver, and some rewriting of their own history aside, they put on a really good show.

Happy Birthday Ringo Starr! Former 'Beatles'... - Gather

Happy Birthday Ringo Starr! The former drummer of one of the biggest rock and roll bands ever, the Beatles, turns 71 years old today and he will be hosting one big birthday bash! Starr will be celebrating his birthday at the Hard Rock Cafe in Hamburg, Germany with the theme "Peace & Love." Born July 7th, 1940, Starr, whose real name is Richard Starkey, has had an incredible musical career. Read More - Gather