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Sir Paul Mccartney: The Rolling Stones Copies The Beatles
Sir Paul McCartney claims The Rolling Stones copied The Beatles.The 71-year-old singer-and-bassists believes the rival rock band - consisting of Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts - have only achieved so...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 October 2013
The Beatles Rarities Album To Be Released: 'On Air - Live At The Bbc Volume 2'
A new album from The Beatles will be released in November showcasing songs the Liverpool band recorded in the BBC's studios. The record, entitled On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2, will serve...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2013
John Lennon 'Tortured' By Beatles Session
John Lennon found recording with the Beatles ''torture'' at the end of their career. The late musician and songwriter talked about the making of the bands final album, 'Let It Be' in 1969 in a...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2013
Bloomingdale's Celebrates Beatlemania
Bloomingdales will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Beatlemania with a new collection called Brit Style.The American department store is planning to honour British band The Beatles - consisting of John Lennon, Sir Paul McCartney, George...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 27 August 2013
Let It Be: The Beatles Broadway Musical Opens Despite Copyright Lawsuit
Having played in the West End last year, the Beatles musical Let It Be opened on Broadway last night (24th July) in the midst of an on-going copyright infringement lawsuit that has been filed by...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 July 2013
Paul Mccartney's Touring Troubles With Wings
Sir Paul McCartney found it difficult to get gigs with his band Wings.The 70-year-old singer decided to go back to basics after The Beatles split in 1970 and took his new band - which included...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 June 2013
Yoko Ono Thanks Paul Mccartney For Defending Her
Yoko Ono thinks Sir Paul McCartney is ''sweet'' for saying she didn't cause The Beatles' break up.The 80-year-old widow of John Lennon thanked his former bandmate for insisting she ''could not be blamed for anything''...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 May 2013
Beatles Guitar Smashes Auction Estimates
An electric guitar played by The Beatles legends John Lennon and George Harrison shattered auction estimates and sold for $408,000 (£263,000) in New York on Saturday (18May13).The custom-built Vox instrument, used by the late rockers...
By WENN on 19 May 2013
Justin Young's Elvis Inspiration
Justin Young used to style himself on Elvis Presley when he was younger. The Vaccines frontman idolised the late music legend so much so he is sure the 'Suspicious Minds' hitmaker came down from space...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 April 2013
Paul Mccartney Would Have Reformed The Beatles
Sir Paul McCartney thinks The Beatles would have reformed if they were all still alive.The 70-year-old singer-and-bassist thinks it would ''feel great'' to return to the stage with his old bandmates Ringo Starr, John Lennon...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 March 2013
Paul Mccartney 'Cheesed Off' With Yoko
Sir Paul McCartney was ''cheesed off'' with Yoko Ono attending The Beatles' recording sessions.Yoko - the widow of late band member John Lennon, who was shot in 1980 - regularly attended recordings with the band...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 March 2013
Beatles Guitar To Fetch A Fortune At Auction
An electric guitar played by The Beatles stars John Lennon and George Harrison is set to fetch as much as $300,000 (£188,000) at a New York auction in May (13).The custom-built Vox instrument, used by...
By WENN on 21 March 2013
Documentary Director Lands Beatles Song Rights For Film About Secretary
Documentary maker Ryan White's new movie about the BEATLES' 'mum' will feature four original Fab Four songs after Sir Paul Mccartney, Ringo Starr and the estates of John Lennon and George Harrison signed off the...
By WENN on 20 February 2013
George Harrison's Son Records In Abbey Road Studios
George Harrison's musician son Dhani had an emotional experience recording the Beautiful Creatures soundtrack because he made the album in the legendary Abbey Road Studios.When he was young, Dhani often tagged along with his dad...
By WENN on 24 January 2013
Ravi Shankar Memorial Service Held In California
Family, friends and fans have all congregated in California today to mourn the late Indian sitar legend Ravi Shankar, who passed away earlier this month.Shankar will long be remembered for his inspirational style of playing...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 December 2012
Ravi Shankar, The Godfather Of Indian Classical Music, Has Died At The Age Of 92
Shankar changed the face of modern music and opened the eyes of millions to sitar music as well as the Asian-sub-continent's classical music differences in tone, rhythm, harmony and timbre. Sitar music has entirely different...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 December 2012
"A True Pioneer" - The Recording Academy Pay Tribute To Ravi Shankar
The Recording Academy have paid tribute to the late Ravi Shankar, who passed away, aged 92.In a statement, from the organisation behind the annual Grammy awards, his influence is acknowledged in many musical fields, such...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 12 December 2012
George Harrison's Private Beatles Collection Heading To Auction
George Harrison's family members are auctioning off a massive collection of the late star's personal Beatles memorabilia.The sale includes more than 100 lots, from clothing and jewellery to guitars and photographs, many of which were...
By WENN on 30 November 2012
Sir Paul Mccartney Remembers Late Beatles Bandmates Nightly On Tour
Sir Paul Mccartney remembers fallen Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison every night on tour when he pays tribute to his tragic bandmates.The singer takes an emotional trip down memory lane at each date on...
By WENN on 28 November 2012
George Harrison's Widow Abandons Security Fence Plans
George Harrison's widow has abandoned plans to erect a razor-wire fence around her home following fierce opposition from neighbours.Olivia Harrison applied to her local council for permission to place a seven-foot (two-metre) high structure around...
By WENN on 18 November 2012
Elizabeth Taylor Queen Of Posthumous Celeb Earnings, Toppling King-of-pop Michael Jackson From The Top Spot
After her death last year aged 79, just two years after her great friend Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor has become the world's highest grossing dead celebrity, according to Forbes. This result sees the growth of...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 October 2012
Paul Mccartney: Yoko Wasn't To Blame For Beatles Split
Sir Paul McCartney has insisted Yoko Ono wasn't responsible for the end of The Beatles.The 70-year-old musician has attempted to end decades of anger directed at the Japanese artist for the band's demise in 1970...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 October 2012
The Beatles' Chip Shop Footage Set To Be Released
Unseen footage of The Beatles in a chip shop is set to be released. The Space is due to show behind the scenes footage of the 'Hey Jude' group - Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison,...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 October 2012
John Lennon's Former Home On Market For 15m
John Lennon's former home has gone up for sale for £15 million. The late music legend wrote a number of tracks for The Beatles' eighth studio album, the seminal 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band',...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 August 2012
Paul Mccartney Glad Beatles Never Reunited
Sir Paul McCartney is glad The Beatles never reunited. The legendary 'Get Back' band ended in 1969 amidst legal wrangling and the bassist-and-singer - one of the surviving two members of the group, alongside Ringo...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 July 2012
Paul Mccartney & Ringo Starr Reunite At Dhani Harrison's Top Secret Wedding
Beatles Sir Paul Mccartney and Ringo Starr reunited in England at the weekend (09Jun12) as George Harrison's son Dhani secretly wed former model Solveig Karadottir.The two music legends joined actors Tom Hanks and Clive Owen...
By WENN on 11 June 2012
More Unheard George Harrison Songs Set For Release
A second batch of unheard George Harrison tracks could be set for release, according to his widow.Olivia Harrison teamed up with Beatles producer Sir George Martin's son Giles to trawl through an archive of the...
By WENN on 31 May 2012
George Harrison's Widow Rules Out Hologram Revival
George Harrison's widow Olivia has ruled out ever reviving the Beatles legend's image with an onstage hologram, insisting she wouldn't be able to "handle" seeing it.Last month (Apr12) the audience at the Coachella festival in...
By WENN on 30 May 2012
Chris Jericho: All Music Goes Back To The Beatles
Chris Jericho thinks all modern music is influenced by The Beatles.The Fozzy frontman says that even his band's brand of heavy metal stems from the melodies of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 May 2012
Mad Men Producers Shell Out $250,000 For Beatles Track
The producers of Mad Men have shelled out an impressive sum of $250,000 in order to use a Beatles song in one of their new episodes. The New York Daily News revealed today that the...
By Lew Irwin on 09 May 2012
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