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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

New wall display pays tribute to Beatles' Ed Sullivan appearance - Beatles Examiner

Mounted Memories, which has several pictoral wall displays for sale in the store on the Beatles' official website, has a new addition celebrating "The Beatles On The Ed Sullivan Show."
 

Beatles recording contract auction on Thursday a real window into history (pics) - Beatles Examiner

 
An extremely rare find of an original copy of the Beatles' very first recording contract signed in ink by the young Beatles in Germany in 1961 is to be auctioned by British auctioneers Fame Bureau Thursday.
 
(And thanks to the auctioneer, I have eight scans of the document in the slideshow.)
 

Beatles recording contract auction on Thursday a real window into history (pics) - National Beatles | Examiner.com

 
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/auction-of-beatles-first-recording-contract-thursday-a-window-into-history

Some days in the Beatles lives: April 13: Sorry about the shirts - Beatles Examiner

 
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/some-days-the-beatles-lives-april-13-sorry-about-the-shirts

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Help the Beatles make the Gold Radio greatest hits countdown - Beatles Examiner

UK classic rock station Gold Radio is conducting Gold's Greatest Hits, an online poll for the songs to determine a list of the 300 greatest hits of all time.
 
 
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Companion book for George Harrison documentary coming this fall - Beatles Examiner

"Living in the Material World: George Harrison," a biographical book authorized by his widow, Olivia, featuring rare pictures and memories of the Beatle's life from his family and friends, will be published this fall by Abrams, it was announced today.
 

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr to salute Sir George Martin in new BBC biography - National Beatles | Examiner.com

The BBC's "Arena" series will air a new tribute to Sir George Martin this coming Easter weekend with a little help from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, who will be among those discussing his life. 
 

Monday, April 11, 2011

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Wednesday, April 06, 2011

'LENNONYC' writer-director 'thrilled' with Peabody Award for documentary - National Beatles | Examiner.com

Michael Epstein, who was writer and director for the PBS "American Masters" presentation "LENNONYC," which last week was honored with a 2011 Peabody Award, told BEATLES EXAMINER by email Wednesday he was thrilled about the honor.  
 

New 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film with Keith Richards gets lavish 3D premiere - Vintage Rock n Roll Examiner

 
http://www.examiner.com/vintage-rock-n-roll-in-national/new-pirates-of-the-caribbean-film-with-keith-richards-gets-lavish-3d-premiere

Oasis spinoff offers Beatle song download for Japan quake relief - National Beatles | Examiner.com

Beady Eye, formed by former members of Oasis, have released a cover of the Beatles' song "Across The Universe" for charity download with proceeds going for the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal. The track is available through the group's website until April 17. 
 

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Beatles tribute cruise was huge success, organizer says - National Beatles | Examiner.com

Woody Lifton, the host, coordinator and organizer of this year's Beatles Tribute Cruise, sent out a report today about this year's event. He summed it up as "exciting, exhilarating and exhausting."
 

Paul McCartney announces Peru concert in video message - National Beatles | Examiner.com

Paul McCartney told fans in Peru in a special video message today he "will rock" them when he appears in concert at 2100 hours May 9 at Estadio Monumental.
 

Rare Beatles Yellow Submarine bike included in EMI Japan quake relief auction - National Beatles | Examiner.com

The Beatles are among over 70 EMI artists participating in a huge celebrity auction for Japanese earthquake relief that starts today on eBay.
 

Some days in the Beatles lives: April 5 -- Hard Day' Night's work is a scream - National Beatles | Examiner.com

 
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/some-days-the-beatles-lives-april-5-hard-day-night-s-work-is-a-scream

Friday, March 25, 2011

Some days in the Beatles' lives: March 25: Butcher, baker, album cover maker - National Beatles | Examiner.com

Some Beatles and Beatles-related events on March 25
 

John Lennon song leads off superstar Japan quake benefit album new on iTunes - National Beatles | Examiner.com

Songs from thirty-eight music stars, including John Lennon, Lady Gaga, Bob Dylan, Beyonce, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Pink, Sade, Queen, Norah Jones, Eminem, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, the Black Eyed Peas and Keith Urban,  are featured on a new album released worldwide today to support Japan earthquake relief.
 

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Author says group determined to stop new demolition orders for Beatle birthplace - National Beatles | Examiner.com

 
http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/author-says-local-group-determined-to-stop-new-demolition-orders-for-beatle-s-li

McCartney guitarist says Miracles song cover is more than a Motown tribute - National Beatles | Examiner.com

Paul McCartney guitarist Brian Ray says his cover of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' "The Tears of a Clown,"  which you can download free, is an homage to more than just Motown.
 

John Lennon's killer reportedly considered Elizabeth Taylor instead - National Beatles | Examiner.com

John Lennon's killer reportedly considered Elizabeth Taylor instead - National Beatles | Examiner.com

Elizabeth Taylor, who died today in Los Angeles at age 77, was, like the Beatles, a huge pop icon in the '60s. Her love affair with Richard Burton made headlines and was continually written up in movie magazines. She and Burton were one biggest stories of the era, like the Beatles. 
 

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

McCartney guitarist offers free download of Motown cover - National paul mccartney | Examiner.com

 
http://www.examiner.com/paul-mccartney-in-national/mccartney-guitarist-offers-free-download-of-motown-cover?fb_comment=31160041

Some days in the Beatles' lives: March 23 -- the dawn of 'A Hard Day's Night' - Beatles Examiner

Some days in the Beatles' lives: March 23 -- the dawn of 'A Hard Day's Night' - Beatles Examiner

Some Beatles and Beatles-related events from March 23:

Read more: http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/some-days-the-beatles-lives-march-23-the-dawn-of-a-hard-day-s-night

McCartney guitarist offers free download of Motown cover

 
http://www.examiner.com/paul-mccartney-in-national/mccartney-guitarist-offers-free-download-of-motown-cover

Tabletop case to showcase Bob Dylan CD collection to debut in April

The Bob Dylan Archive Collection, a new tabletop case to hold and display the singer's CDs and CD booklets, will be out on the streets beginning in April. 
 

Some days in the Beatles' lives: March 22 -- Two albums and a video - Beatles Examiner

Some days in the Beatles' lives: March 22 -- Two albums and a video - Beatles Examiner

A look at some Beatles and Beatles-related events in the past on March 22: 
 

Singer to join panel discussion at Fest for Beatles Fans this weekend - National Beatles | Examiner.com

Singer Annie Haslam will be an added participant in a Fest for Beatles Fans forum on the influences that shaped the Fab Forum at the event, which takes place this weekend at the NJ Crowne Plaza Meadowlands.
 

Friday, March 18, 2011

Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/19/11

Update (3/19/11) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm

  • Beatles Examiner: Two Beatles 'reunite' on TV in funny UK charity appeal with Justin Bieber (VID!)
  • Beatles Examiner: Another 'definitive' John Lennon bio coming
  • Beatles Examiner: Yoko Ono talk at SXSW Friday was fun for both of them, interviewer says
  • Beatles Examiner: Eight more dates added to Ringo Starr summer tour
  • Beatles Examiner: John Lennon's friend to lecture about reporting on Beatles and Mersey scene
  • Beatles Examiner: Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon to headline NYC benefit for Japan earthquake relief
  • Beatles Examiner: Photos by Beatle's ex-wife to be exhibited
  • See the latest columns on our Paul McCartney Examiner home page
  • See our latest Vintage Rock 'n' Roll columns on our Vintage Rock n' Roll Examiner page.
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  • Visit our huge Abbeyrd "That's What I Want" Beatles Store.
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  • Get the latest tour schedules and tickets for Ringo, Paul, "Cirque du Soleil's 'Love,' " Eric Burdon and the Animals (updated 1/24/09) and many more in our Beatle Calendar of Events.
  • Check out the latest featured vintage concerts from Wolfgang's Concert Vault.
  • Get Paul McCartney Tickets for concerts all over the world from Ticket Network.


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  • Two Beatles 'reunite' on TV with Justin Bieber in funny UK charity appeal (VID!) - National Beatles | Examiner.com

    Both Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr appeared in a videotaped sketch that aired Friday on UK TV as part of this year's Comic Relief charity drive in the UK.
     
    http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/paul-mccartney-and-ringo-starr-are-reunited-on-uk-tv-for-charity

    Another 'definitive' John Lennon bio coming - National Beatles | Examiner.com

     
    http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/another-definitive-john-lennon-bio-coming

    Tuesday, March 15, 2011

    Abbeyrd Beatles Page news headlines for 3/16/11

    Update (3/16/2011) from our Beatle News Briefs at http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/fabnews.htm
  • Announcing: the new Abbeyrd Beatles Page message board
  • Abbeyrd's Beatles Page: Latest Fab Fourum news
  • Abbeyrd's Beatles Page: Japanese town continues to play 'Yesterday' as daily tradition
  • Beatles Examiner: New Ringo Starr tour date advertised by Budapest venue
  • Beatles Examiner: Disney rejects Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' remake
  • Beatles Examiner: Interviewer says Yoko Ono talk at SXSW will be unpredictable
  • Beatles Examiner: Beatles festival Abbey Road on the River announces its two 2011 dates
  • Beatles Examiner: Wow! Silent film of historic John Lennon and Elton John N.Y. show surfaces
  • Beatles Examiner: 'American Idol' takes on Beatles songs again with predictable results
  • Beatles Examiner: 'Concert For George' Blu-ray to include new bonus track, limited deluxe bundle
  • Beatles Examiner: Art and photography exhibit celebrates the Beatles with 'love'
  • Beatles Examiner: http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/band-member-recalls-working-with-john-lennon-yoko-onoBand member recalls working with John Lennon, Yoko Ono
  • Beatles Examiner: British tribute show honors Roy Orbison's 75th birthday
  • Beatles Examiner: New Beatles designer sneakers ain't no old brown shoes
  • Beatles Examiner: Ringo Starr confirmed European tour stops expanded to 18 cities
  • Beatles Examiner: Starbucks 40th anniversary CD compilation features tracks by three Beatles
  • Beatles Examiner: Yoko Ono says performing at SXSW is dream come true
  • Beatles Examiner: Beatles book 'Liverpool Landscapes' travels to places they'll remember
  • Beatles Examiner: Ringo Starr Polish date reported; Milan date confirmed
  • Beatles Examiner: Beatle news briefs: BBC repeating McCartney interviews; tribute with polka beat
  • Beatles Examiner: Super McCartney photog Bob Gannon publishing his collection of concert photos
  • Beatles Examiner: Unique CD uses Beatles songs for Sabbath prayers
  • Beatles Examiner: PREVIEW: Billy Joel PBS special brings out thrill of McCartney moment
  • Beatles Examiner: Beatle news briefs: '70s band with Beatles connection to make U.S. TV debut
  • Beatles Examiner: Russian website reports Ringo Starr date for Kiev
  • Beatles Examiner: Sir George Martin to get honorary degree from Oxford
  • Beatles Examiner: John Lennon immigration lawyer to write book on case
  • Beatles Examiner: Beatles 101: Ringo Starr 2011 European tour, new album news checklist
  • Beatles Examiner: John Lennon's 'How I Won the War' finally coming to U.S. DVD
  • Beatles Examiner: Ringo Starr plans homecoming gig to Liverpool, more UK shows on tour
  • Beatles Examiner: Supertramp's Roger Hodgson tells Grammy Museum audience he wanted to be a Beatle
  • Beatles Examiner: Latest Ringo Starr tour date was venue played by the Beatles
  • Beatles Examiner: Yoko Ono to hit top of dance charts for eighth time
  • Beatles Examiner: First Ringo Starr summer tour date officially announced
  • Beatles Examiner: New York puts on fitting birthday tribute to George Harrison
  • Beatles Examiner: Producer says soundtrack for Scorsese George Harrison doc nearly finished
  • Beatles Examiner: The Beatles only have one Academy Award on their shelf in their career
  • Beatles Examiner: Beatles fans brave rain to celebrate George Harrison's birthday in Hollywood
  • Beatles Examiner: INTERVIEW: Louise Harrison helps keep brother George's legacy alive
  • Beatles Examiner: George Harrison's birthday being celebrated around the country, on the 'net
  • Beatles Examiner: Ringo Starr gives a little help to his friend Ben Harper on new album
  • Beatles Examiner: Website advertises Ringo Starr Norway concert date in June
  • Beatles Examiner: Fans don't need American Idol' version of artificially sweetened Beatles
  • Beatles Examiner: Some magical pictures of Paul McCartney from a magical night in Montreal
  • Beatles Examiner: Website reports Swedish date for ex-Beatle Ringo Starr summer concert
  • Beatles Examiner: Paul McCartney says he was OK with 'Grey Album' Beatles mashup
  • Beatles Examiner: Sean Lennon mentors group, appears in their controversial video (video)
  • Beatles Examiner: Olivia Harrison visits Bangladesh to continue work of husband George Harrison
  • Beatles Examiner: John Lennon tribute star's TV appearance rescheduled
  • Beatles Examiner: Beatle news briefs: 'Love' tracks weren't new; George charity donates for Barbra
  • Beatles Examiner: Magazine alert: New Beatlefan covers McCartney mini-tour, solo Beatles B-sides
  • Beatles Examiner: INTERVIEW: Super Beatles fan turns his collection into a museum (photos)
  • Beatles Examiner: Ringo Starr plans new album, new summer tour
  • Beatles Examiner: Fans of the Beatles and British sitcoms seem to go together, author says
  • Beatles Examiner: Ringo Starr to make British appearance for UK charity gala
  • Beatles Examiner: Yoko Ono to be interviewed, perform at 25th South By Southwest
  • Beatles Examiner: Beatles' Washington concert film screening in L.A. attracted celebrities
  • Beatles Examiner: Remembering the history and the best moments of the Beatles at the BBC
  • Beatles Examiner: Remembering George Harrison - 'Ain't She Sweet' (for Valentine's Day)
  • Beatles Examiner: Ringo Starr tribute to Klaus Voormann -- see the video here
  • See the latest columns on our Paul McCartney Examiner home page
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  • Ringo Starr tour may be coming to Hungary, according to Budapest venue - National Beatles | Examiner.com

    The website for the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna in Hungary is listing a concert for Ringo Starr and the All-Starr Band that is not among the confirmed dates showing on his website. The Budapest concert is listed for June 28. 

    Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' remake has had problems from the beginning - National Beatles | Examiner.com

    Beatles Examiner: Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' remake has had problems from the beginning

    According to reports from Rolling Stone.com and the Hollywood Reporter, Walt Disney Studios has turned down the remake of "Yellow Submarine," the planned modern version combining live action and animation like Zemeckis' remake of "A Christmas Carol" and the recently opened "Mars Needs Moms." The movie could still be done by another studio. 

    Thursday, March 10, 2011

    Wow! Silent film of John Lennon and Elton John at Madison Square Garden surfaces - National Beatles | Examiner.com

    There have been audio recordings, both bootleg and legitimate, of John Lennon's surprise appearance with Elton John in 1974 at Madison Square Garden, but here is the first legitimate video footage of the show. 

    Paul McCartney signs petition against animal testing for cosmetics - National paul mccartney | Examiner.com

    Paul McCartney has declared his support for BUAV's No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end animal testing for toiletries and cosmetic products sold in the EU.

     
    Continue reading: http://www.examiner.com/paul-mccartney-in-national/paul-mccartney-signs-petition-against-animal-testing-for-cosmetics

    Wednesday, March 09, 2011

    'American Idol' takes on Beatles songs again with predictable results - National Beatles | Examiner.com

     
    http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-national/american-idol-takes-on-beatles-songs-again-with-predictable-results

    'Concert For George' Blu-ray to include new bonus track, limited deluxe bundle - National Beatles | Examiner.com

    The Blu-ray version of "Concert For George,"  is coming March 22 -- and with a new bonus track not included in the original DVD.

    Band member recalls working with John Lennon, Yoko Ono - National Beatles | Examiner.com

    The newest Fab Fourum podcast, titled "An Elephant Never Forgets," features Gary van Scyoc, bass player with Elephant's Memory, the group that performed with John Lennon and Yoko Ono both on record and in concert. 
     

    Quarryman, Beatles authors in the spotlight at London Beatles Day - National Beatles | Examiner.com

    Quarryman Rod Davis and a group of Beatle authors will be the focus of London Beatles Day, this Sunday (March 13) at the Doubletree Hilton, London West End, Southhampton Row, WC1, in the UK.

    Monday, March 07, 2011

    Yoko Ono says performing at SXSW is dream come true

    In a just published interview with Brian Atkinson of the Austin Statesman-American, Yoko Ono says her upcoming interview and performance at South By Southwest this month fulfills a long-held wish. 

    "I always wanted to go, but I didn't have the chance," she tells Atkinson. "Now I not only (will) do my discussion with (KUT 90.5 disc jockey) Jody (Denberg), but also I have a chance to do my show."

    Beatles book 'Liverpool Landscapes' travels to places they'll remember - Beatles Examiner

    There have been books on the Beatles' hometown of Liverpool before, notably David Bedford's excellent "Liddypool,"  which features interviews with many of the local people involved in their story. One of the newest additions looks at Liverpool from a different angle.

    David Lewis' "The Beatles: Liverpool Landscapes" (also available from Amazon.co.uk) is a guidebook to many of the places, both well-known and obscure, that figured into the Beatles' life in their hometown before the group began and during their rise to fame. 

    Monkees, Mike Nesmith rarities featured today on special internet radio show - National Vintage Rock 'n' Roll | Examiner.com

     
    http://www.examiner.com/vintage-rock-n-roll-in-national/monkees-mike-nesmith-rarities-featured-today-on-special-internet-radio-show