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Beatles News
On June 12, he takes center stage as the Grammy Museum launches 'Ringo: Peace & Love,' the first major exhibit focused on a drummer. Paul isn't the only Beatles alum still going strong. Ringo is keeping busy, too.
The drummer brings his All Starr band with him on a Latin American tour, kicking off on Oct. 29 in Sao Paolo, Brazi, and wrapping up on Nov. 18 in Monterrey, Mexico, before heading to Las Vegas for two shows (Nov. 22-23).
For those who don't already know, All Starr is a sort of aging rock star supergroup, with Steve Lukather (Toto), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Gregg Rolie (Santana), Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera (Foreigner) and Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth band).
Source: USA Today
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LIVERPOOL Echo readers have taken their cameras here, there and everywhere in response to our call for images inspired by Beatles songs.
Today we bring you the fifth and final instalment of the hundreds of photographs we have received in the weeks since launching our Beatles Songbook
You will also find links to the rest of the instalments in this story. 1 through 4.
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Source: Liverpool Echo
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Ringo Starr announced early Monday he is taking his current version of the All-Starr Band with whom he just wrapped up a tour in the Pacific Rim including dates in New Zealand, Australia and Japan on a new tour of Mexico and Latin America, plus two dates in the U.S., in October and November.
The tour will take in seven shows in five countries in South America. There will also be three shows in Mexico and two at the Palms in Las Vegas to close out the tour. The All-Starr Band features Steve Lukather (Toto), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Gregg Rolie (Santana), Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera and Gregg Bissonette.
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Source: Examiner
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The new iPad book “Linda McCartney – Life in Photographs” from Taschen that became available through iTunes Thursday is more than a book but an exhibit in the way it displays the photographs from throughout her life.
The book features over 170 photos taken from her extensive archives. The photos are often candid, showing private moments with husband Paul, baby, childhood and teenage photos of their children Mary, Stella, James and Heather, and portraits of the Rolling Stones, Tracey Ullmann, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Dustin Hoffman, Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw, Allen Ginsberg, Johnny Depp and Kate Moss in 1995, artist Willem de Kooning, Janis Joplin, Michael Jackson, the Beatles, several of her self-portraits and more.
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Source: The Examiner
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George Harrison's widow has joined tributes to a Swansea rock musician honoured with a blue plaque.
Pete Ham, who co-wrote Without You, a hit for both Harry Nilsson and Mariah Carey, worked with the Beatle while in the band Badfinger.
A blue plaque at the city's railway station was unveiled on Saturday, which would have been Ham's 66th birthday.
Olivia Harrison said George spoke about him "with fondness as a friend and with respect for his beautiful songs".
"I have had the pleasure of meeting Pete's family and, although I did not know Pete himself, his lyrics and recordings embody a gentle spirit and tender heart.
Source: BBC News
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OTTAWA — In what is probably the fastest-selling show in the history of Scotiabank Place, tickets to a July concert by Paul McCartney sold out in less than 10 minutes Friday.
The July 7 show will be the first appearance by a member of the Beatles in Ottawa history. Eager fans snapped up tickets in record time when they went on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Sales appear to have beaten the record held by Madonna.
Tickets for her show in September 2012 sold out in 21 minutes, and at the time concert promoter Live Nation said it was the fastest-selling show in Scotiabank history.
Gotta Have It! Collectibles based in New York is offering a set of four Beatles collarless jackets in their latest online auction. The Rock and Roll Pop Culture Auction was launched on April 24 and runs through May 3. Lot #28 features four jackets worn by John, Paul, George and Ringo each with black pants with a minimum bid of $95,000.
The auction site claims that The Beatles wore these jackets in their film 'A Hard Day's Night.'
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Source: Examiner
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When Tom Petty released his first solo album "Full Moon Fever," he relied on some heavy hitters to back him up, most notably Electric Light Orchestra mastermind Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and George Harrison.
Even though it was a solo project, he also had quite a bit of help from Mike Campbell of Petty's backing band, the Heartbreakers.
On this date in 1989, the first single from the album sat at the top of the Rock Charts. The song features George Harrison on acoustic guitar and backing vocals.
Source: The Peak 48.7
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VIKINGS chairman Steve O’Connor is stumping up a multi-million pound investment to breathe a new lease of life into one of Liverpool’s most historical locations.
The Widnes businessman’s property development company, the Steppingstone Group, will regenerate Quarry Street in Woolton, made famous by The Beatles.
The investment will see a selection of bespoke homes being built in the area that John Lennon went to school and formed the original band, The Quarrymen.
Mr O’Connor, one of three partners in the Steppingstone Group, is the driving force behind the project.
Source: Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News
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James McCartney announced Thursday on Facebook he'll be playing at the Bonnaroo Music Festival June 15. It'll be the second time this summer that he and father Paul McCartney will be on the same bill.
“Very excited to announce I'll be performing at this year's Bonnaroo on June 15th...!,”read the posted announcement. Paul McCartney was announced as one of the headliners at the diverse festival earlier this month.
Some of the other performers at the festival include Mumford & Sons, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Björk, Wilco, R. Kelly, Weird Al Yankovic, Wu-Tang Clan, The National and Bob Saget.
Source: The Examiner
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In a video uploaded to the internet Monday,Ringo Starr says happy birthday to an old friend, Willie Nelson.
“I'm getting in a cowboy mood,” Ringo says, wearing a cowboy hat and flashing the peace sign. Willie turns 80 on April 30.
Ringo and his latest All-Starr Band can be seen in the just-released "Ringo at the Ryman" DVD. It's a lively show, but it gets even livelier when his brother-in-law Joe Walsh makes a guest appearance to help celebrate Ringo's birthday.
His version of "Rocky Mountain Way" with the All-Starrs brings a definite spark to the proceedings. The segments with Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie and Steve Lukather are good as well.
Source: Examiner
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Autographs of The Beatles and drawings and handwritten lyrics by John Lennon have sold at auction in recent years for “very impressive amounts,” says Maureen McCarthy, director ofImagine the Art of John Lennon Gallery in Sydney, Australia.
She is the local agent for Australia and South East Asia of Bag One Arts Inc., the licensing and publishing arm of the estate of John Lennon under the direction of Yoko Ono.
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Source: Property Casualty 360
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The award-winning Blakes Restaurant at Hard Days Night Hotel has launched its new A La Carte Spring menu entitled ‘Here Comes The Sun’.
Executive Head Chef Paul Feery and his team have created an array of mouth-watering dishes that are perfect for the warmer months.
Starters include Scallops with Babaganosh and Pomegranate Dressing, a twist on the Classic BLT and traditional Thai Crab Spring Rolls.
Guests can also enjoy an impressive and diverse selection of main courses such as Mustard Herb Rack of Lamb, served with Fondant Potato, Broad Beans, Peas, and Mint Jus.
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Source: Click Liverpool
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San Francisco, CA (Top40 Charts/ PR That Rocks ) Greg Kihn continues to pioneer the Rock and Roll thriller genre with his fifth novel, Rubber Soul, featuring The Beatles themselves.
Part murder mystery, part coming-of-age story, and a 100% action-packed ride through Beatlemania, Greg Kihn got the idea for Rubber Soul based on his interviews with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Patti Harrison, Yoko Ono and original Beatles drummer Pete Best.
With historical details that are 100% accurate, Rubber Soul is a must for every Beatles aficionado. Premier Digital Publishing will release Rubber Soul in both trade paperback and digital formats on September 3, 2013.
Source: T4C
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John, Paul, George and Ringo used a zebra crossing in 1969 for the cover of their album.
So it seemed fitting parents, teachers and children who had campaigned for a right of way across Alexandra Road in Kingston should celebrate victory by recreating the Beatles’ famous Abbey Road artwork.
Kingston Council installed the crossing outside Alexandra Infants’ School after a campaign by families to make the busy road outside the school safer.
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Source: This is Local London
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