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| New book combines fiction and Beatles history |
Who Could Ask For More: Reclaiming The Beatles is a new book by Chris Gregory which pushes forward the boundaries of writing about popular music by interspersing a commentary on The Beatles' music and lyrics with fictionalised sequences written from the point of view of the main 'players' in their story. [more...]
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| Friday, May 9, 2008 |
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| Today In Beatles History: Two men change the world |
On the morning of May 9, 1962, Beatles manager Brian Epstein first met Parlophone Records producer George Martin at his office in EMI Studios at Abbey Road in London. It was during this meeting that George Martin agreed to give the Beatles an audition recording session. [more...]
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| Friday, May 2, 2008 |
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| The Beatles Show talks to May Pang this weekend |
May Pang, John Lennon's companion during his most prolific period during his solo career and author of the new book, "Instamatic Karma" has an exclusive conversation with The Beatles Show this weekend. The interview offers new information regarding relationship between the ex-Beatles during this period. [more...]
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| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
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| Baby You're A Chip Munk |
On the heels of the success of the Alvin and the Chipmunks movie and the recent re-release of The Chipmunks Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years, Capitol Records has now made all of the Chipmunks Beatles recordings available with the re-release of the iconic The Chipmunks Sing The Beatles Hits. [more...]
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| Tuesday, April 29, 2008 |
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| One of Norman Smith's last interviews this weekend on XM |
The next broadcast of Ken Michaels' Beatles show "Every Little Thing" will include one of the last interviews conducted with Norman Smith, the Beatles engineeer who worked with the group from their earliest recordings at EMI through their Rubber Soul album. [more...]
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| Wednesday, April 23, 2008 |
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| The man behind Ringo's famous drum kit |
William F. Ludwig II passed away yesterday at the age of 91. Anybody who has ever seen the Beatles perform will immediately know that name. William F. Ludwig II was the founder of the Ludwig Drum Company. It was a Ludwig drum kit that was placed on the stage for Ringo to play on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964. [more...]
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| Tuesday, April 22, 2008 |
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| All You Need Is Love for your Rock 'n' Roll Wedding |
Vitamin Records says you're cool, your wedding should be too. Their new CD, Rock 'n' Roll Wedding Collection, features 15 newly recorded string quartet renditions of romantic rock classics suitable for the procession, the reception, or the first dance. Now there's no reason you can't walk down the aisle to All You Need Is Love. [more...]
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| Monday, April 21, 2008 |
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| Thursday, April 17, 2008 |
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| Beatles insider book signing at Rock Star Gallery |
Ken Mansfield has worked with some of the biggest giants in the rock 'n roll and is coming to Rock Star Gallery in Scottsdale Az. for an exclusive book signing on Saturday, April 26. Mansfield's experiences with the Fab Four, many of which are told for the first time, are recounted in his first all-music tome, The White Book. [more...]
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| Wednesday, April 16, 2008 |
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| Petition to have Brian Epstein commemorated in Liverpool |
Beatles fan Hugh Mulhall believes there should be some permanent and visible way to commemorate the life of Brian Epstein, the man who discovered The Beatles and who died before he had chance to enjoy the fruits of his labour, and he's not alone. He's started a petition have Brian officially recognized with a statue in Liverpool. [more...]
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| Tuesday, April 15, 2008 |
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| One for you, nineteen for me |
Today, April 15, is tax day in the US, the day Federal and State income taxes must be payed by. As Beatles fans, we can't help but think today of George Harrison's song, Taxman, which is played frequently on the radio today, all across the country. [more...]
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| Monday, April 14, 2008 |
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| Friday, April 11, 2008 |
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| New DVD includes recently rediscovered Beatles film |
On April 7th 2008, Liberation Entertainment released 'Rare And Unseen: The Beatles' on DVD, the unofficial account of the biggest band in the world. This all new documentary special tells the true story of The Beatles -- from humble beginnings in Liverpool, to the break-up of the biggest band in the world. [more...]
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| Desert Hideaway hosts April 13 exhibit and book signing |
Authors May Pang and Nancy Lee Andrews, both long time companions of John Lennon and Ringo Starr, will hold an exhibition and book signing at Melvyn's Restaurant in the heart of Palm Springs, on Sunday, April 13. Pang and Andrews will also hold a champagne reception and story hour. [more...]
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| Happy National Eight Track Tape Day! |
Today, April 11, is National Eight Track Tape Day, a holiday dedicated to bring back the fond memories of the sixties and seventies. The 8-track tape, originally called the Stereo 8, was created in 1964 and was made popular by the inclusion of 8-track players in Ford automobiles in 1965. [more...]
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| Thursday, April 10, 2008 |
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| Cousin Brucie to be honored with Broadcasters Pioneer Award |
Cousin Brucie, a name well-known to any Beatles fan who grew up in the New York area, will be honored by the Broadcasters Foundation of America at the NAB convention with the Pioneer Award on April 16th. Brucie had the honor of introducing the Beatles at their historic Shea Stadium concert in 1965. [more...]
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| Monday, April 7, 2008 |
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| Unreleased Dennis Wilson album finally available in June |
According to Rolling Stone, Sony/BMG's Legacy label will be releasing a Deluxe version of Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue on June 10th, 2008. The First disc will be the complete album with Demo's and out-takes, and the 2nd disc is the follow up album that was never released, entitled "Bambu". [more...]
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| Friday, April 4, 2008 |
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| Ringo shares secrets with Dave Stewart on new HBO special |
In Ringo Starr: Off The Record on HBO, hosted by fellow musician Dave Stewart, the Beatles' drummer discusses his career and influences, sharing stories from his childhood, the heyday of Beatlemania, the group's trip to India to meet the Maharishi, their breakup and his solo career as a touring musician. [more...]
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| May Pang greets crowd at book signing in New Jersey |
May Pang gave a brief overview and highlights at a crowded booksigning about the story of the photos she took during her 18 months spent with John Lennon that have been published in her new book, "Instamatic Karma: Photographs of John Lennon", last weekend at the Clifton, New Jersey, Barnes and Noble. [more...]
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| Wednesday, April 2, 2008 |
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| Stone invades Beatles convention! |
There was some fun and games at the "The Fest" last weekend. Convention host Martin Lewis and Boyd decided to stir things up among the fans - by smuggling a Rolling Stone into a Beatles fan convention! The fans were "shocked and stunned" as Lewis ushered Ron Wood through the crowd. [more...]
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| Now And Then: You heard it here first, last year! |
It's all over the news today. Sources say that the last unfinished John Lennon track could see the light of day soon. Regular readers of our WGO Beatles news blog will remember we told you this same news way back in last year, on December 26, 2007! [more...]
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| Monday, March 31, 2008 |
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| 2008 NJ Fest for Beatles Fans best Fest ever |
The 2008 Fest for Beatles had the largest attendance yesterday of any Fest held at the Secausus New Jersey Crown Plaza hotel venue, said Fest attendee Mark Sutherland who has been going every year since 1979. [more...]
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| Thursday, March 27, 2008 |
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| John and Paul's last session 34 years ago this week |
This week is the 34th anniversary of the last time that Lennon & McCartney jammed together. This session, recorded sometime between March 24 and March 31, 1974, can be heard on the rare recording entitled "A Toot and a Snore in '74." The session also included Stevie Wonder, Jesse Ed Davis, Bobby Keys and Harry Nilsson. [more...]
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