Paul McCartney to Collaborate with Diana Krall on Next Album – The Jazz Line

Paul McCartney has announced that his next solo album will include critically acclaimed pianist Diana Krall and her band. Produced by Tommy LiPuma, who also produced George Benson‘s iconic 1976 album ‘Breezin”, the album will feature a range of ballads and jazz standards, alongside two brand new compositions by McCartney himself, ‘My Valentine’ and ‘Only Our Hearts’. Recent reports also suggest that soul legend Stevie Wonder and McCartney’s long-time friend Eric Clapton will make guest appearances Read More – The Jazz Line



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Music review: James McCartney 'The Complete EP Collection' - NewsOK.com

James McCartney's Rickenbacker guitar and clear vocals on “Angel” offer the key highlight on the “Available Light” disc, and “Glisten” showcases his talent for stream-of-consciousness lyricism — the ballad sounds like a solid Neil Finn song. But McCartney runs out of steam quickly, ending the original five songs with a forgettable cover of Neil Young's “Old Man.” Read More - NewsOK.com

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Happy Birthday, Jeff Lynne! - County Grind

Born December 30, 1946, Jeff Lynne is many things - an award winning producer, singer and songwriter, the leader and prime mover of ELO, one of the lynchpins in the Traveling Wilburys, and an unabashed Beatles fan. Read More - County Grind



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Fab Two in festive reunion

THERE was a Beatles reunion for the festive season when Sir Paul McCartney got together with Ringo Starr to exchange Yuletide gifts. The two surviving bandmates met up for a quiet dinner at an exclusive Italian restaurant in London. Read More - Express.co.uk



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A Conversation With: Yoko Ono - NYTimes.com

Artist Yoko Ono brings her first-ever show to India in mid-January, a multi-city tour titled “Our Beautiful Daughters” that is expected to include a live performance and brand-new work created just for India. Ms. Ono’s last visit to India was in the 1970s, when she came with husband John Lennon. Ahead of the show, Ms. Ono fielded a few questions from India Ink via e-mail. Read More - NYTimes.com



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Hari Krishmas! Beatles themed cocktails served up at Hard Days Night - Click Liverpool

The mixologists at the Hard Days Night hotel have created a Beatles themed cocktail menu that is a lot stronger than John Lennon's favourite tipple, a Brandy Alexander. Using names that are inspired by Fab Four songs, their spiritual leanings and a take on the classic Christmas favourites, a festive drink in the four star hotel is a welcome treat. Read More - Click Liverpool



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A day in the life as Lennon peers over Cliffs of Moher - Irish Examiner

PREVIOUSLY unknown footage which shows Beatles legend John Lennon at the Cliffs of Moher, has been discovered by a Co Clare-based Beatles expert. The 30 seconds of footage, which shows Lennon lying on his belly and peering over the 700ft tall cliff, is believed to be a tiny fragment of a much larger portion of film recorded during the Fab Four’s 1963 visit to Clare. Read More - Irish Examiner

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Paul McCartney album may have new title and early listeners thanks to leak - Examiner.com

Paul McCartney's new album has another unconfirmed title. If a new listing on Amazon.com is correct, the album due in February and originally thought to be called "My Valentine," is now called "Kisses on the Bottom." Read More - Examiner.com

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Beatle Paul McCartney Goes Meat-Free on Mondays

McCartney, along with his daughters Mary and Stella, have released a new cookbook, The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, which is available online via Amazon and from major book retailers. The book is inspired by McCartney’s ongoing campaign, started in 2009, where he and his daughters educate fans about how to eat less meat, not just for their health, but also to influence the sustainability of the world by decreasing their environmental impact. Read More - gibson.com



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Paul McCartney Pays Tribute to Late Beatles Mates at Tour Finale In Liverpool

To conclude his 19-date On The Run World Tour, Paul McCartney returned to his stomping ground of Liverpool, England on Dec. 20 for a sold-out, three-hour performance at the Echo Arena. During the show, McCartney played more than 30 Beatles and Wings songs, as well as some of his recent solo material. McCartney dusted off ‘Penny Lane’ for the special performance, and between numbers he spoke about growing up in Speke, his fondness for Liverpool and his friendship with late Beatles guitarist George Harrison. ...Read More...



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Inspire me, India: Yoko Ono - Hindustan Times

The 78-year-old, who is a singer, bestselling author, pioneering artist and keen activist, says she’s looking forward to being “inspired” by the land. “The visit in the past was just to appreciate and enjoy India’s land and culture; this time I am coming for encouragement and inspiration,” she says in an interview from New York. Read More - Hindustan Times



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Paul McCartney

Liverpool welcomed back its most famous son last night as Sir Paul McCartney closed out his World tour with a sell out performance at the Echo Arena. There was fire, snow, pyrotechnics, a youth choir, a full scottish pipe band oh... and the small matter of three hours worth of some of the best pop music ever written. Rich Denton joined those lucky enough to get a ticket for the show of the year. Read More - Music-News.com



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When The Beatles met Elvis

A new exhibition at the Beatles Story Museum in Liverpool tells the story of the one occasion when the Beatles met their once hero Elvis. The exhibiton charts Elvis' influence on The Beatles, from their early days as The Quarrymen, through to their meeting in 1965. It goes on to document their subsequent careers through to Elvis' campaign to have John Lennon removed from the country for his anti war protests. Read More - BBC



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Mr. Brainwash Goes Big (PHOTOS)

When you're Thierry Guetta, your biggest challenge may be how to top yourself. After an extravagant debut art show that drew thousands in 2008, and starring in the Oscar-nominated documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop, there may be little else but to live the life of an artist whose work is in demand. But it might be Thierry's trademark enthusiasm to take on much more than he probably should that inspires him to do anything. More - John Wellington Ennis



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John Lennon drove this Amphicat at his English country estate

Tittenhurst Park was John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 72-acre estate in Berkshire county in the South of England. According to a book on Lennon's life, he often raced over the "hilly greensward" with his son Julian on an Amphicat six wheeler. Read More



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Beach Boys reunite and do it again - Pasadena Star-News

Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and the group's original guitarist David Marks will also record a new album, their first album of new material with Wilson since "Still Cruisin"' in 1989; and the first with Marks since "Little Deuce Coupe" in October 1963. Love told the magazine that the tour will include Wilson's backup band, including The Wondermints and former Beach Boys and Papa Doo Run Run guitarist Jeff Foskett, as well as Beach Boys touring guitarist Scott Totten and drummer John Cowsill, formerly of The Cowsills. Jardine says the group will appear at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 12. Read More - Pasadena Star-News

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Paul McCartney 'Falls Off' Stage At Liverpool Show - Gigwise

The singer, who was concluding his current On The Run tour, fell down the stairs while leaving the stage on Wednesday night (December 20). A source told The Sun: "He's not accident-prone so it's unusual for him to be clumsy. He saw the funny side." The former Beatles star kicked off the tour at London's O2 Arena on December 5. Read More - Gigwise




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Lot 373W: Sgt. Pepper's Amp?

Those who may have searched Bonham’s auction website in the days following November 29 for news about “sale 19037, lot 373W” found a cryptic message posted in red: “This lot has been withdrawn.” Lot 373W consisted of a rare amplifier, a Vox UL730, made all the more rare by the discovery that it was said to have belonged to George Harrison. MORE - San Diego Reader



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Ringo Starr: New Album will be on sale in January - impre.com

Ringo 2012, the new album of the ex Beatle Ringo Starr is coming out on January 31 in the United States. This is the 17^th album of Ringo, and the second one edited by Hip-O/Ume. It has been recorded in Los Angeles, and produced by Ringo himself. The album has 9 songs, and two of them, "Think It Over," and "Rock Island Line" are covers. The title refers to Ringo, the most successful album of his career, published in 1973, which included guest appearances by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Marc Bolan and Robbie Robertson, among others. Read More - impre.com



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Paul McCartney 'My Valentine': Wedding song written for Nancy Shevell to be released - Mail Online

Speaking to Radio 6Music, Sir Paul said he looks on his song-writing era with the Beatles as almost another life. 'In a way, someone else did write them,' he said. 'It was a 24-year-old me.' By contrast, he said, My Valentine 'just kind of popped out and wrote itself, almost'. Most of the songs on Sir Paul's new album will be U.S. standards - songs he remembers his father playing at home. The former Beatle has teamed up with a host of stars including Diana Krall, Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder on the new tracks. Read More - Mail Online



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Paul McCartney: I'm a fighter on tour - Music-News.com

Sir Paul McCartney says performing live is like a 'boxing match'. The former Beatle has had a successful year after selling out gigs all over the world and singing at the White House. The 69-year-old has just announced that he will be releasing a new album in 2012 ' and thrives on keeping busy. Read More - Music-News.com



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Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton Premiere 'My Valentine' -- Listen - Spinner

As we reported on Monday, Paul McCartney is releasing a new album that pays tribute to classic songwriters like Cole Porter, and now the Beatles legend has given us an early Christmas gift in the form of 'My Valentine.' The track features Sir Paul collaborating with Eric Clapton, who adds some beautiful guitar work to the ballad. 'My Valentine' is one of two original songs on the as-yet-untitled album, which is due out Feb. 7 Read More/Listen - Spinner



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CNN's Piers Morgan Testifies Before British Parliament About Phone Hacking - NPR

CNN's Piers Morgan has been testifying today before the British Parliament about the country's phone hacking scandal. Morgan, who was the editor of two British tabloids, became a figure in the scandal when a British politician said Morgan had "boasted" about hacking into phones. Read More - NPR

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Exclusive: Place where Beatles 'discovered' to be torn down - Liverpool Confidential

THE building in Liverpool where the Beatles signed what has been described as the most important music contract of all time is to be demolished. John, Paul, George and their then drummer Pete Best signed up on January 24, 1962 with Epstein at the headquarters in Liverpool’s Whitechapel of family-owned NEMS. Read More - Liverpool Confidential



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Sir Paul McCartney explains why he’s invited Liverpool FC and Everton FC teams to his Liverpool concert - Liverpool Echo

LIVERPOOL FC, Everton FC and The Beatles are some of Liverpool's most famous exports and tomorrow night they could unite at the ECHO arena when Sir Paul McCartney will end his world tour in his hometown. The legendary Beatle has invited the first team players from both Liverpool FC and Everton FC to help him celebrate. Sir Paul, 69, said: “Over the years I’ve become friends with Kenny Dalglish – he came to one of the first Wings gigs and really supported us. Read More - Liverpool Echo

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Macca releasing US standards album

Sir Paul McCartney is to turn back the clock by releasing an album of US standards - including songs he remembered his father playing at home. The former Beatle has teamed up with Diana Krall and has rekindled musical partnerships with Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder for some tracks. All but two songs on the as-yet-unnamed album - to be released in February - are cover versions. Sir Paul, 69, said it contains songs which inspired his early compositions with John Lennon, and was something he has longed to do. Read More - AP



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John Lennon's Word Association List: Fat Elvis, Great New York

Autograph manuscript signed "John Lennon" and with a caricature, six pages quarto, no place, 1976. A youthful interviewer apparently by the name of Stuart submitted six pages of questions to John who, surprisingly responded, and with some very interesting words in his own hand. Some high-lights: See More



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‘Beatles VI Is Here!’ Poster Sells for $6,300

An ultra-rare ‘Beatles VI’ in-store promotional poster recently sold at an eBay auction for $6,300. This could very well be the rarest Beatles promo poster in the world. Seventeen bids were placed before the 20×28 inch rarity sold late last month. “Beatles VI Is Here!” is printed in block letters across the top of the black-and-white photo of the Fab Four, with album art of the first five records printed along the bottom edge. In perfect promo fashion, each pictured record has its catalog number underneath it. Read More - ultimateclassicrock.com



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Christmas With The Beatles

THESE ARE THE CHRISTMAS RECORDINGS THAT THE BEATLES RELEASED EACH YEAR TO THEIR FAN CLUB. ....Click here to LISTEN...




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Beach Boys to reunite for 50th - The Desert Sun

For years, there have been the Beach Boys, and there has been Brian Wilson, and the two rarely intersected. The pioneering Southern California group was so influential to pop that it was, and still is, widely regarded as America's answer to the Beatles. But Wilson's involvement with the band waxed and waned over the decades, and more recently the part-time Indian Wells resident's role has been nonexistent while he resurrected such long-delayed projects as “Smile” and a solo album “That Lucky Old Sun.” Read More - MyDesert.com



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‘ … and when my mind is wandering, there I will go.’ - Jay Bookman

In fact, I was reminded that in this age of digital music and I-Tunes, you can sometimes forget the cumulative power of a carefully crafted album in which the songs resonate with each other, both musically and thematically. Each of the songs on “Sgt. Pepper is great in its own right; heard together without interruption, they approach the sublime. Here’s one of my favorites, an underappreciated classic: MORE/VIDEO

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‘Going solo is a strong sign of togetherness’

I don’t really know how England had felt when George Harrison went solo in the late 1960s, or when Mick Jagger had staggered over to take charge of a band in fritters in the late 1970s. In India, we have grown up listening to maestros who refuse to age or be defeated by a drug or feel berated by something as unfortunate as lack of love for their co-artistes. We see the musical greats bonding with music through love, defying, years and sometimes even personal tragedies Read More - dailypioneer

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Software Reveals the Clanging First Chord of "A Hard Day's Night"

Even if you're not a musician, there's something incredible about the iconic crash of the first chord on The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night. What is that chord anyway? The question has befuddled musicians until now. More/Video

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Beatles Christmas Song Battle – Reader’s Poll

Former Beatles Paul McCartney and John Lennon have been pitted against each other in the press many times since the band split up, and even though it’s not really in the holiday spirit, we’re going to do it again with a very special holiday themed Christmas song reader’s poll. That’s right, we’re asking you to choose between their two very different solo Christmas classics, McCartney’s carefree 1979 single ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ and Lennon’s more serious ‘Happy Xmas (War is Over)’ from 1971. Read More/Watch Video – Reader’s Poll



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Beatles: Animator talks about 1960s adventure on the Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" - Morning Call

Ron Campbell, the animator of the 1960s Beatles rock film "Yellow Submarine," has had little contact with the members of the legendary band. But his work played a role in the life of the Fab Four and he knows at least one Beatle is a fan. Campbell, now 72, was only 24 when he was hired by producer Al Brodax to animate the film. He was a busy artist in Australia and didn't even know who the Beatles were. The job, however, was an exciting challenge for any young animator and Campbell proved to be up to the task. Read More - Morning Call



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Beatles' former Mayfair offices sold - Commercial Property News

Located at 3 Savile Row, the structure served as the headquarters for Apple Corps, a firm established by members of the band, and had a recording studio in the basement. It was also where The Beatles' last concert took place in 1969. Kier Group, which is involved with property investment and development, sold the building to GHSR LLP on the condition that the lease is given to a commercial entity with a yearly rent of £1.2 million initially. It was valued at £13.7 million in Kier's official records back in June 2011. Read More - Commercial Property News



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Grammy Museum Exhibit Celebrates George Harrison's Life and Music - LA.com

Critics and fans called him "The Quiet Beatle", but to his friends and family he was simply known as George. George Harrison spent the better part of his post-Beatles years searching for spiritual enlightenment, which is why he's wrongly perceived to be an elusive figure, troubled at times by his status as a rock music icon. Although that may have been partially true, George Harrison spent much of his post-Beatles career putting out critically acclaimed solo albums, making music with a new band called the Traveling Wilburys, even producing movies for the legendary British comedy troupe, Monty Python. Read More - LA.com (Los Angeles, CA)



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Albert Maysles Reveals the Human Behind ex-Beatle Paul McCartney in The Love We Make - The Exhibitionist

The footage of McCartney schmoozing backstage with the likes of Eric Clapton, Harrison Ford, former New York Gov. George Pataki, and President Bill Clinton does not consist of mutual ego-stroking. Instead it reveals the extraordinarily high regard in which McCartney is held by everyone who meets him at the show. Comparing these scenes to the footage of McCartney on the streets of New York earlier in the film reveals a common thread -- that McCartney is beloved by his fans as a performer and as a human being, whether those fans are strangers on the street, colleagues in show business, or powerful world leaders. Read More - The Exhibitionist



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I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Film history isn’t a highlight reel of universally agreed-upon classics. It’s an epic story. But some chapters of the story draw more attention than others. Secret Cinema is a column dedicated to shining a light on compelling, little-noticed, overlooked, or faded-from-memory movies from years past. Let’s talk about the films nobody’s talking about. Read More - The A.V. Club



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Legendary Photographer Unveils Iconic John Lennon Image

Bob Gruen, an American photographer known for his iconic shots of legendary rock 'n' rollers, unveils his John Lennon "Peace & Freedom" Suite for collectors internationally. This museum quality artwork, released in partnership with Depiction Art, is a 30 X 40 silk screen in archival colors on Coventry 320 gram paper and available in four distinct versions, titled Yellow Afternoon, Blue Morning, Sunset and Fireworks Nite. Each piece in the collection is a strictly limited edition of ONLY 210 museum quality works, hand numbered and hand signed by the artist, and comes with a certificate of authenticity, ensuring the quality and collectable nature of each piece. Each artwork retails for $1500. Share the Free Peace & Freedom wallpaper with your family and friends http://bitly.com/LennonLiberty. Read Press Release



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Brian Epstein transforms the Beatles, December 1961

Fifty years ago in December 1961, Brian Epstein made a leap of faith that he could change his life and the lives of four young musicians. He could not foresee that he would change Western civilization. A few weeks earlier, the Liverpool businessman had heard the din of the Beatles in a claustrophobic former vegetable cellar and had seized upon the idea of transforming the band into something the world could embrace. He seems to have had few second thoughts about his decision, even as he allowed that he might fail. Read More - OUPblog



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John Lennon: 'I was sick of White Christmas' – a classic interview from the vaults - guardian.co.uk

The story behind the Wray inscription is that John and Yoko were getting out of the lift at 1700 Broadway, which houses Allen Klein's office, when they were confronted by Wray, who was going up to Polydor's offices in the same building. Wray apparently said, "Hey – John and Yoko." John didn't say anything to him, but turned to Yoko and breathed: "Yoko, that's Link Wray. Without him..." Whether it's true or merely apocryphal, it illustrates one of John's most endearing characteristics: he remembers. Read More - guardian.co.uk



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The 4th Annual Beatles Complete on Ukulele Marathon Concert

Ukulele master Roger Greenawalt has once again assembled a range of musicians to perform every original Beatles song on the ukulele. The 4th Annual ‘Beatles Complete on Ukulele’ Marathon Concert will take place at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl on January 14 from 3-11 PM. Adam Levy, Nellie McKay, Julian Velard, The Ramblers, Leah Seigel, Casey Shea, Chris Cubeta and The Liars Club, Alyson Greenfield, Bill Sims, Jr., Jingle Punks Orchestra, Martin Rivas, Andrew Vladeck, Erik Deutsch, Suzanna Choffel and Deni Bonet are some of the musicians slated to play the 185 original Beatles songs. Mass Uke Mob will open this year’s show. Previous performances include: Nellie McKay, Ben Kweller, The Pierces, The Naked Brothers Band, Ryan Miller of Guster and many, many more. Read More - Jambands.com



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Could it really be the end for Jethro Tull? - Pasadena Star-News

One of rock music's great guitarists, the man, who joined Tull in 1969 and has played on every one of the group's 21 studio albums except its 1968 debut album, "This Was," noted that group leader Ian Anderson is booked with solo projects for the next two years. He then added that he also has solo projects planned during that time. He said he and Anderson will tour the world separately, each playing the music of Jethro Tull. MORE - Pasadena Star-News

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MPAA Overreaches in Attempts to Thwart Piracy

The late Steve Jobs’ negotiations with the recording industry are now the stuff of legend. He famously told clueless music executives who refused to offer their product digitally that they had their “heads up their asses” and needed to start selling their content in the least restrictive way to save their industry. Read More - CT News Junkie



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Yoko Ono Says John Lennon’s Songs Still Conjure Poignant Memories - Ultimate-Guitar.Com

Yoko Ono says she continues to listen to the songs of her late husband, John Lennon, but the memories conjured up by doing so remain painful. "I play John’s songs all the time," she said, speaking to USA Today, "mainly because [musicians] are asking if they can do this song or that. But I don’t listen for pleasure. When I do, it chokes me up to remember when it was written." Read More Ultimate-Guitar.Com



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Aaron Johnson is Liam Gallagher’s choice for John Lennon

HE won plaudits for his portrayal of the young John Lennon in the hit film Nowhere Boy and now it seems actor Aaron Johnson could be reprising the role of the legendary star in Liam Gallagher’s forthcoming Beatles biopic. Read More - Express.co.uk



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The Beatles ‘Love Me Do’ 1962 Promo Demo Record Sells For Over $17,000

Its 1962 press date makes it all the more valuable considering its 50th anniversary is soon approaching. Only 250 copies were made and only given to DJ’s, music journalist and friends so it’s amazing to find one in such pristine condition. This oddity is all the more magnified, considering Paul McCartney‘s name is misspelled on both sides of the vinyl. Here, you’ll find that his last name is spelled McArtney on both song title credits. ...Read More...

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On Second Thought: The Beatles – Love (2006)

And then there was Love, the odd concoction that straddled the middle ground between the two, both a best-of and something a bit new, if only because it never existed in this particular form before. And this is where the casual fans make out best: They could pick up something like Love and just enjoy it for what it was, rather than picking it apart before it even reached store shelves, or just plain filing it away in the “failure” folder without even hearing it. That’s what many dedicated Beatles fans tend to do because, as it is widely known, this music is holy and must not be touched! Do not touch! But touch it Sir George Martin and son Giles did, picking through the master tapes and finding the fortuitous moments of the Fab Four’s better known songs that achieved that beautiful kind of alchemy where two or more songs can morph into one. ...Read More...




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Yoko Ono Selected For Olympic Festival Exhibition - ArtLyst

Yoko Ono, the 78 year old widow of the late Beatles' guitarist/songwriter John Lennon is preparing for the most important exhibition of her quasi conceptual work, for ten years. The prestigious Serpentine gallery is mounting this timely exhibition which will reflect upon the enormous impact that she has made on contemporary art, exploring her influential role in art, music, film and performance. Read More - ArtLyst

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Paul McCartney – review

All is very much as it should be on this thoroughly enjoyable night. A trim and dapper McCartney plays dozens of Beatles songs; he spreads out some Wings. He delivers mouldy anecdotes about John and George and indulges in bouts of wiggly-bum dad-dancing. These start off as knowing parody and come all the way back around to naff, as do the man's little mannerisms. He does everything – the "hot" finger, the forelock tug, the "who me?" – short of the Fab-Macca thumbs-up. Read More - Music The Observer



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George Harrison's DB5 sells at auction for $547,400

"It was a fantastic sale with dealers and collectors from all over the world participating. There is also no doubt that many people who in the past invested in stock and shares are now looking to classic cars as a good investment for the future," Chris Routledge, managing director of Coys, said in a press release. Read More - CNET Reviews



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Lessons We Can Learn From Lennon

Although it probably fueled his creativity and music, John Lennon was in anguish for most of his life, and through all of his years of crazy celebrity and his very public life, there was always an immense load of baggage that John carried. A rough childhood led to his mother’s death when John was 18. When he was 21 his best friend died, and then the whirlwind of Beatlemania took over his life. Through it all, until he was in his late 30s, John didn’t really deal with his darkness. Who knows what this may have cost him. John would not find peace in his own life or beyond it until he dealt with his demons, and he was not able to connect with his wife or sons until he found that peace. Read More - Business 2 Community



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Apple posts beautiful Beatles animated video - CNET News

Posted late this afternoon on Apple.com, the video takes viewers on a fast-pased nostalgic trip through the Beatles catalog, all to the sounds of "Magical Mystery Tour." It's a treat of clever animation, blended imagery, and good old fashioned fun. Read More/See Video - CNET News



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John Lennon: "All you need is love." - International Business Times

The Nowhere Man had left his band already, and he'd moved to New York because he could blend in more. This is a town where even the most famous among us can hide in plain sight...at least most of the time. Read More - International Business Times

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Ringo Starr Unveils His Art - Ultimate-Guitar.Com

Being part of the Beatles makes Ringo Starr one of the finest artists of any generation in history. It seems Ringo decided he could bring his great mind and influence to the MS Paint world. "I started in the late nineties with my computer art," Ringo said in 2005. "While I was touring it gave me something to do in all those crazy hotels you have to stay in on the road" Read More - Ultimate-Guitar.Com



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Yellow Submarine dives into Apple as animated e-book - CNET News

Now available as an e-book through Apple's iBooks store, Yellow Submarine tries to recapture the fun and whimsy of the movie by taking you on a journey through the magical paradise of Pepperland. Much more than just another static e-book, Yellow Submarine is an interactive ride complete with full-color illustrations, animations, video clips, and music from the film. Read More - CNET News



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John Lennon “Died” Long Before His Official Passing - Entertainment & Stars

The details of the killing on Dec. 8, 1980 are sadly familiar to almost everyone who remembers that awful event -- a delusionary madman named Mark David Chapman shot and killed Lennon outside his Dakota apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, just a few months after the ex-Beatles’ 40th birthday and after the release of his first album in five years, ‘Double Fantasy.’ Read More - Entertainment & Stars

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Read the News Today, Oh Boy

John Lennon had just been murdered, and the city was going wild because the New York Post ran a shocking front-page photo of his body in the morgue. I know the town was going wild because I was working the phones at the Post city desk in December of 1980, answering calls from anybody with an opinion, a news tip, a complaint or a threat. Read More by Charlie Carillo



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Record Rewind: The Beatles - 'Rubber Soul' - Ology

Arguably the first classic demonstration of the LP album as a legitimate artistic form, The Beatles' sixth studio album, 1965's Rubber Soul, was their first of several major artistic leaps, both musically and lyrically. Influenced in equal parts by Dylan, The Byrds​, their creative and commercial rivals The Beach Boys​, and (ahem) their newfound love of chemical experimentation, Rubber Soul works as a cohesive whole rather than a strung-together series of radio-ready pop singles. From the Eastern psychedelia of "Norwegian Wood" through the wistful French romanticism of "Michelle" and George Martin​'s memorable bridge section on "In My Life", Rubber Soul was the beginning of the Beatles' second, more adventurous phase. It precedes the vast experimentation of Revolver and Sgt. Pepper and remains one of their most enjoyable and best recordings. More/W/Music - Ology



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Ringo Starr Calls for Peace on the Anniversary of John Lennon’s Death

In an urgent call to action, Ringo urged musicians from across genres and generations to unite behind The Non-Violence Foundation (NVF) and its aim to put a stop to violence affecting young people. Ringo was joined at the “Knotted Gun” unveiling held exclusively in the Gibson Guitar Studio by Bafta’s Rising Star nominee Adam Deacon and MOBO Award-winning hip-hop artist Akala. Ringo Starr said: “I am doing the best I can – how about you?” Read More



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Playing Those Mind Games: A 1973 Beatles Album That Never Was - Guitar World

I'm reading a new Paul McCartney biography -- Fab by Howard Sounes (Da Capo Press, 2010) -- in which the author suggests that McCartney, especially in 1979 after several years with Wings, truly missed writing with Lennon. It, of course, points out several more "What If" moments -- for instance, when Lennon and McCartney considered showing up on the set of Saturday Night Live in 1976. Read More - Guitar World



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A dreamer, but not the only one

It’s been 31 years since John Lennon was gunned down in cold blood but the legacy of the most influential Beatle lives on. IT was a chilly winter evening in New York three years ago but the goose bumps were triggered more by the tangle of emotions than the biting cold. After imagining it for years, it was uncanny to be actually in front of The Dakota at No. 1, 72nd Street, where John Lennon was shot dead by a crazed fan in 1980. Read More - A dreamer, but not the only one

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Music News – Ringo Starr Preps 17th Solo Record - Noise11

Ringo once again has worked with an all-starr cast including brother-in-law Joe Walsh who co-wrote ‘Slow Down’ with Ringo. Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Benmont Tench from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Don Was, Edgar Winter and Dave Stewart also feature on the album. The album features two new versions of old Ringo songs ‘Step Lightly’ (originally from Ringo, 1973) and ‘Wings’ (Ringo The 4th, 1977). Read More - Noise11



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Remembering John Lennon: On the Anniversary of His Death, 5 Iconic Moments (Video) - The Hollywood Reporter

The legendary singer-songwriter was shot and killed Dec. 8, 1980, at age 40 in New York by Mark David Chapman at the entrance to the building where he lived. His death came just three weeks after the release of his album Double Fantasy, which marked the first album for Lennon since the birth of his son in 1975. Read More - The Hollywood Reporter



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