BEATLES MAGAZINE

ON THIS DAY JUNE 7 ...

2026-06-07T11:36:11.773-05:00

On this day...June 7

1963

The Beatles appeared on the live television show ‘Round-Up’ lip-synching to “From Me To You.”

Concert at the Odeon, Glasgow (3rd British tour).

1965

10.00-12.00am. BBC's 'The Beatles (Invite You To Take A Ticket To Ride)' broadcast (recorded 26 May 1965).

Last BBC session broadcast.

1967

Announcement to the press that the Beatles have accepted the 'Yellow Submarine' project.

Studio 2. 7.00pm-2.00am. Recording: 'You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)' (overdub onto take 9, takes 20-24). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Richard Lush.

'You Know My Name' session May 17, 1967

1968

George and Ringo fly to Hollywood as guest artists for a Ravi Shankar film. 1st trip of a Beatle out of England while sessions are in progress. Michael McCartney marries.

1969

'Yellow Submarine' LP, 21st and last week in the Top 100 (Billboard).

'Get Back' number 1, 3rd week; 5th week in the Top 30 (Billboard). John and Yoko appear on the 'David Frost Show'.

1976

US LP release: 'Rock'n'Roll Music'.

1991

Paul's concert at the St Austell Colosseum, England.

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ON THIS DAY JUNE 5 ...

2026-06-05T12:04:26.456-05:00

On this day...

June 5

1955

George Smith dies. He was the maternal uncle, through marriage, of John Lennon. In 1955, at the age of 52, Smith suffered a fatal liver hemorrhage at his residence on a Sunday and was subsequently laid to rest within the family plot at the St. Peter’s Church cemetery in Woolton. When this occurred, fourteen-year-old Lennon was away in Sango Bay, Durness, Scotland, visiting relatives of the Stanley clan; he remained unaware of the loss until he arrived back home.

1963

'Please Please Me' LP, 11th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).

Concert at the Odeon, Leeds (3rd British tour).

1964

During their arrival in Amsterdam, fans throw themselves to a channel trying to get near ther Beatles.

Evening: Concert in Amsterdam, on a live TV show. Recording for Dutch television (Vara TV), at the Cafe-Restaurant Treslong, Hillegom, Holland.
Jimmy Nicol on drums.

Single UK release: 'Like Dreamers Do', with The Applejacks. Radio KFWB of Los Angeles releases the single 'KFWB Beatles'/'You Can't Do That', with interviwes to the Beatles.

Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas, Brian and Tony Barrow fly from London Airport to the US.

1966

Interview for the Ed Sullivan Show.

Broadcast on the Ed Sullivan Show of clips of 'Paperback Writer'/'Rain'.

1967

NEMS Enterprises announces news about the film 'Yellow Submarine'.

1968

Studio 3. 2.30pm-1.30am. Recording: 'Ringo's Tune (Untitled)' (working title of 'This Is Some Friendly', both working titles of 'Don't Pass Me By') (takes 1-3, tape reduction take 3 into takes 4, 5, overdub onto take 5, tape reduction take 5 into take 6). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.
1st recording of a Ringo's composition.

1969: Travel: John Lennon – Toronto to Frankfurt

1971: Filming: Ram promos by Paul and Linda McCartney

1971: John Lennon and Yoko Ono meet Jerry Rubin and Abbie Hoffman

1978: Travel: John Lennon – New York to Tokyo

1981: UK album release: Somewhere In England by George Harrison

1995

Westwood One broadcasts 'Oobu Joobu', Part 4.

1981

US single release: '(Just Like) Starting Over'/'Woman'.

1989: UK album release: Flowers In The Dirt by Paul McCartney

1991

Paul's concert at the Naples Teatro Tenda, Italy.

1992: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Bayfront Center, St Petersburg

1997: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Harbor Lights Pavilion, Boston

2007: US album release: Memory Almost Full by Paul McCartney

2015: Paul McCartney live: Nouveau Stade Vélodrome, Marseille

2016: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Capitol Theatre, Port Chester

2020: Paul McCartney voices support for Black Lives Matter protests

2024: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City


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IN CONVERSATION AT THE ROUNDHOUSE

2026-06-02T12:32:41.213-05:00

𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝐵𝑜𝓎𝓈 𝑜𝒻 𝒟𝓊𝓃𝑔𝑒𝑜𝓃 𝐿𝒶𝓃𝑒

In conversation with Paul McCartney

Wednesday 10 June.

Roundhouse, London

Tickets on sale tomorrow (3rd June) at 10am BST

More information at paulmccartney.com

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PAUL McCARTNEY ON THE ONE SHOW, BBC ONE

2026-05-29T20:18:20.968-05:00










Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and Michael Fassbender join Lauren Laverne and JB Gill on the sofa, and Sir Paul McCartney chats to Lauren about his new music.



Paul McCartney on The One Show with Lauren Laverne on BBC, May 29 2026.

Watch the Show : Here.

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UNCUT - ISSUE 353 JULY 2026

2026-05-27T16:22:28.497-05:00

Issue 353 of UNCUT magazine, corresponding to July of this year, includes several articles related to The Beatles and Paul McCartney. In the 'A Quick One' section, a special edition dedicated to Paul McCartney is announced; additionally, the New Albums section includes a review of Paul McCartney's new production.

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CLASSIC ROCK - ISSUE JULY 2026

2026-05-25T20:28:53.103-05:00

The July 2026 issue of Classic Rock magazine (Issue 354) features the rock band The Eagles on the cover. The issue officially hits newsstands and digital platforms starting May 27, 2026.

The July issue is packed with in-depth articles, exclusive interviews, and the largest rock reviews section. Also, Include reviews of the new albums by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the Lennon Claypool Delirium.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVIA HARRISON

2026-05-18T14:42:20.065-05:00

Today is Olivia Harrison's birthday, widow of George Harrison. Born Olivia Trinidad Arias on May 18, 1948, in Los Angeles, grandparents who had relocated to California after being raised in Guanajuato, Mexico. Her father, Zeke, earned a living as a dry cleaner while her mother, Mary Louise, was a seamstress; she grew up alongside her two siblings, Peter and Louise.

During her formative years in Los Angeles, she was immersed in a Spanish-speaking Mexican social circle. Reflecting on her youth in a 2016 conversation, she noted that Mexican cinema and music were staples of her home life—influenced by her father’s talents as a vocalist and guitarist—and she grew up admiring acts like Jorge Negrete, Trío Calaveras, and Trío Los Panchos. Her family eventually moved to Hawthorne, where she completed her secondary education at Hawthorne High School during the sixties.

Her professional journey began in 1972 at A&M Records, located at the historic Charlie Chaplin Studios in Hollywood. By 1974, while working in marketing, she was frequently in contact via long-distance calls with George Harrison, as A&M handled the distribution for his startup label, Dark Horse. Harrison was so struck by her professionalism that he coordinated for her to join Dark Horse Records exclusively.

The two finally met in person in October 1974 and quickly developed a romantic bond. Throughout the remainder of the decade, Arias managed a diverse group of musicians, including Ravi Shankar, Splinter, and Keni Burke. She was a highly skilled and composed manager who navigated the typical turbulence of launching a label and managing varied temperaments with ease.

Prior to her relationship with Harrison, Arias was already a student of meditation under the guidance of the Indian teacher Maharaj-ji. This mutual devotion to spiritual growth, combined with a vegetarian lifestyle, provided a grounding influence for Harrison and helped him reduce his dependency on alcohol and other substances. His 1976 release, Thirty Three & 1/3, showcased a brighter perspective, allowing him to share his beliefs without the harshness that reviewers felt had weighed down his earlier work. While touring to promote the album, Arias remarked that their connection was strengthened by their shared pursuit of higher spiritual goals, which made navigating daily life much simpler.

The couple welcomed their son, Dhani Harrison, on August 1, 1978, at the Princess Christian Nursing Home. They wed in a quiet ceremony at the Henley-on-Thames Register Office the following month. Their happiness during these years continued to influence George’s songwriting, much of which was composed at their retreat in Maui.

His 1979 self-titled record featured the track "Dark Sweet Lady," a tribute to the sense of rebirth Arias brought to his world. She was also a constant fixture in the studio; producer Giles Martin recalled that she was frequently the one literally manning the recording controls during his sessions.

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THE FAN WHO MET THE BEATLES BEFORE BEATLEMANIA

2026-05-16T17:10:42.308-05:00

Rita Muir’s devotion to The Beatles took root during their early rise, specifically when "She Loves You" was dominating the charts just before the global phenomenon of Beatlemania fully erupted.

At the time, she was a stylish 17-year-old captivated by the emerging pop scene and the distinctive Liverpool rhythm. Her enthusiasm led her to enter a national newspaper contest offering the chance to meet the band, and she emerged as one of the lucky victors.

Alongside five other winners, Rita was scheduled to watch the group perform at the Carlton Theatre in Kirkcaldy, with a planned meet-and-greet at the Station Hotel on Bennochy Road prior to the gig. While logistical hurdles and a tight itinerary prevented the band from reaching the hotel, the meeting was relocated backstage between sets at the Park Road theater.

To this day, Rita treasures a memento of that encounter: a photograph featuring herself, fellow winner Elizabeth McEwan, and the Fab Four, all squeezed into the manager’s cramped office. Reflecting on that moment from over six decades ago, Rita shared her memories with Kirkcaldy Galleries for a museum installation, where she contributed a framed print of the iconic photo and a replica of her ticket from that landmark evening.


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CAFE STORIES: THE ECHO OF A BEATLE MELODY

2026-05-12T18:44:36.789-05:00

Café Stories: Stories Inspired by the Greatest Band of All Time — a collection of thirty short stories, each titled after a Beatles song.

“The Beatles didn’t just write songs — they wrote emotional shorthand for the whole of human experience. Every title in this collection was chosen because it rhymes with something true about the story it names. I hope British readers will hear the music in these pages, even when it isn’t playing.”

— Jerry Guarino, author

There are books that are read like someone listening to a familiar melody; others, like Jerry Guarino’s Café Stories: Stories Inspired by The Greatest Band of All Time, are experienced like an emotional jukebox where each story strikes a different key of memory.

In this collection, Guarino uses the Beatles’ repertoire as a sentimental map to explore everyday life with depth. Throughout his book, we find various stories inspired by songs and short tales that contain small detonations of meaning within them. Guarino writes with clean prose, charged with intent.

Each story seems to move forward with the innocence of a trivial anecdote until, at the last moment, it pivots slightly—a gesture, a revelation—leaving the reader in a state of silent recognition.

The recurring character of Tony, who appears in multiple stories, functions as a narrative axis: a witness to the passage of time.

In stories like “We Can Work It Out,” Guarino introduces a plot relating artificial intelligence and surveillance, alongside an implicit reflection on privacy, power, and technological dependence. Tales like “I Saw Her Standing There” capture nostalgia with almost cinematic precision. Adolescence, first love, memory distorted by time: it is all presented there.

Guarino understands that the past is not a fixed place, but rather an emotional reconstruction, and he plays with that idea by confronting memories with a grayer, more stripped-down reality.

Humor—often underestimated in literary criticism—is another pillar of the book.

In pieces like “A Day in the Life,” the seemingly trivial experience of ordering a pizza is transformed into an odyssey of digital bureaucracy, where the protagonist becomes trapped in a labyrinth of apps, passwords, and systems. Here, Guarino approaches a Kafkaesque tradition, but with a lighter, more critical tone.

In stories such as “When I’m Sixty-Four,” the author ventures into the territory of aging and dignity, using humor.

What distinguishes Guarino from many contemporary authors of flash fiction is his ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary without resorting to excessive artifice. His stories do not seek to impress with spectacular twists, but with small truths. In the book, you find tales that reflect a different aspect of the human experience: love, desire, routine, loss, technology.

The book is organized like a musical album; the stories resonate with lasting force and authenticity. Café Stories is a book about the passage of time and the small decisions that define a life. Guarino manages to capture those ephemeral moments in which the everyday becomes significant. Reading this book is like sitting in a café, listening to an old song, and suddenly remembering something you didn't know you had forgotten. And in that brief instant lies all its strength.

Jerry Guarino, an American author with a lifelong devotion to the music of the Beatles, has published Café Stories: Stories Inspired by the Greatest Band of All Time, a collection of thirty original short stories, each titled after a beloved Beatles song.

The collection arrives at a moment of renewed global fascination with the Fab Four, following the 2023 release of “Now and Then” and the widespread success of Peter Jackson’s Get Back documentary. For British readers in particular, Café Stories offers something distinctive: an American writer’s transatlantic love letter to music that was made in Liverpool and heard around the world.

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THE MYTH OF KLAATU...AND THE BEATLES

2026-05-11T13:03:59.521-05:00

The group went by the name Klaatu, and upon the arrival of their inaugural LP, 3:47 EST, the artwork provided no mention of the artists involved.


Their musical style bore such a striking resemblance to The Beatles—envisioning them reunited and venturing into progressive rock—that it ignited significant public fervor. However, there was a major catch regarding the Fab Four-inspired psychedelia found on this enigmatic Klaatu release: the lineup was entirely devoid of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, or Ringo Starr.

Klaatu had no direct relationship or common members with The Beatles. They were a Canadian progressive rock trio (John Woloschuk, Dee Long, and Terry Draper) whose 1976 debut album sparked a rumor that they were the Beatles in disguise, fueled by their similar sound, anonymity, and psychedelic style.

This famous rumor, which peaked between 1976 and 1977, suggested that The Beatles were recording incognito. The mystery was fed by sonic similarities and a total lack of information regarding Klaatu’s members, often drawing comparisons to Beatles’s melodic style. Following the release of the album 3:47 EST, critics and fans alike speculated that the band was actually the four former Beatles, citing the high production quality and the absence of musician credits.

Klaatu’s most successful song, "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft," was viewed by some as a masterpiece that only The Beatles could have created, his melodic themes,introspective and spiritual work. Further "clues" were found on the cover of 3:47 EST, which featured a sun that theorists linked to George Harrison’s "Here Comes the Sun." Additionally, Ringo Starr’s 1974 album Goodnight Vienna was promoted with imagery similar to that used by Klaatu, only adding to the confusion.

The rumor persisted for years before finally being debunked. Ultimately, the "secret album" by the former Beatles never existed; it was simply a product of fan nostalgia and a deep collective longing for the band’s return.

-What were the clues that made people think this album was the Beatles? (Several of them truly required a lot of imagination):

The record was on Capitol Records, the American label that had released most of the Beatles' albums in the United States.
The record did not list the names of the band members anywhere.
The record had no producer's name anywhere. It simply stated: "Produced by Klaatu."
The record featured no songwriter credits other than simply, "All selections composed by Klaatu."
The record listed a mysterious publishing house: "All selections published by Klaatu ASCAP/CAPAC."
CAPAC (see clue number 5) was the Canadian equivalent of America’s ASCAP (now known as SOCAN), and there were recent rumors that John Lennon was moving to Toronto, Canada, since the U.S. was attempting to deport him.
The record featured no photos of the band members anywhere.
On a couple of songs ("Calling Occupants," "Sub-Rosa Subway"), people claimed the vocals sounded exactly like Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
The name Klaatu is taken from the film The Day The Earth Stood Still, but it was linked to the cover of Ringo Starr's Goodnight Vienna album, where Ringo is seen stepping out of the spacecraft from that movie standing next to Gort.
Capitol Records USA messed up a song title on the original release, listing it as "Sir Bodsworth Rubblesby III." This error persisted in subsequent reissues until the first issue of the Disarmament Conference on Capitol finally corrected it. "Crazy Ray," from a radio station in Waterbury, CT, said: "If you were to define Bods, Worth, Rubbles, and By, it would mean 'people of importance born of the quarry.'" The Beatles were, of course, first known as The Quarrymen.
Beetles can be heard singing and buzzing at the beginning of "Calling Occupants."
The song title "Sub-Rosa Subway" was thought to be a play on Paul’s Red Rose Speedway.
In "Sir Bodsworth Rugglesby III," there is the line, "he's the only man who's been to hell and come back alive." Some people thought this was a reference to the "Paul is Dead" rumor, which claimed Paul died in a 1966 car accident and was replaced by a lookalike, making it seem as though he had "come back alive."
There are 7 sprouts in the photo right at the bottom of the band's first album cover coming from the border. There are 7 letters in the name "Beatles," and it was said that the roots of Klaatu are The Beatles.
On the back cover of the first album, there is a two-colored planet. Some took this as an allusion to Paul's album, Venus and Mars.
On Abbey Road, the Beatles sing about the "Sun King." The Klaatu album cover features an image of the sun on it.
The initials for the last Beatles album, Abbey Road, are AR. If written backward, it becomes RA, which they claimed was the name of the Egyptian sun god, linking it to "Here Comes The Sun."
On the album Sir Army Suit, there is a song called "Mr. Manson"—it is about Charles Manson.
The similarity of the recording engineering technique to "Rain." Sir Army Suit is an interesting piece of recording technology for 1978. When the track "Anus of Uranus" is played forward, you hear the lyrics to "Silly Boys." When the song is played backward, you hear the lyrics to "Anus of Uranus."
On the album Magentalane, there is a song called "December Dream," which says: "December Dream, don’t leave me now. December Dream, don’t let me down." They linked this to the Beatles' song "Don't Let Me Down."
At a Paul McCartney concert in the mid-seventies, his closing statement was allegedly: "I'll see you when the earth stands still." In reality, he never said that. It was made up by Jay Allen Sanford, a caller to WDRC, a radio station in Connecticut, so they could get on the air to talk about the Klaatu/Beatles rumor. This spread, was eventually printed, and was repeated years later in a Beatles trivia book.
In 1988, when the band reunited to record a new song called "Woman," people said it was an allusion to the song Paul had given to Peter and Gordon in the early '60s under a pseudonym, as well as John Lennon’s song from his Double Fantasy album released just before his death. They claimed this song supposedly contained an old demo recorded in John Lennon’s studio that had been added to by "Billy Shears" (as Paul McCartney), George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
Someone at a university in Florida presumably stated they had performed a voiceprint analysis of the vocals on "Sub-Rosa Subway" and compared it to one of Paul McCartney singing, determining that the voices were 100% identical and could only have been made by the same person.

The Beatles transcend. In different ways. And this is one of them.

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“HAMBURG DAYS”: A SERIES EXPLORING THE BEATLES’ CRITICAL YEARS

2026-05-08T12:09:32.303-05:00

Production is officially in progress for “Hamburg Days,” a new six-part drama chronicling The Beatles’ residency in Germany.



With cameras rolling in Hamburg, Munich, and Liverpool, the production team has unveiled its lead cast: Rhys Mannion (John Lennon), Ellis Murphy (Paul McCartney), Harvey Brett (George Harrison), Louis Landau (Stu Sutcliffe), and Patrick Gilmore (Pete Best). Key supporting roles include Luna Jordan as Astrid Kirchherr and Casper von Bülow as Klaus Voorman, with Laura Tonke, Trystan Pütter, and Max von der Groeben completing the lineup.

Developed by Benjamin Benedict, the production is spearheaded by showrunner Christian Schwochow (noted for The Crown) and lead writer Jamie Carragher (of Succession fame). The narrative draws its inspiration from the personal memoirs of German artist Klaus Voormann.

Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, "Hamburg Days" delves into the gritty, neon-lit clubs of St. Pauli, where a raw rock 'n' roll outfit from Liverpool encounters visionary artists Astrid Kirchherr and Klaus Voormann. This intersection of talent and style ignites the evolution of a ragtag group of teens into a global musical juggernaut.

To capture the era's authentic sound, BAFTA-winning producer David Holmes is overseeing the musical curation. The project is a joint effort between W&B Television and Turbine Studios, backed by AGC Television and ZDF, while the BBC has secured the rights for UK broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer.

Directorial duties are shared between Schwochow and Laura Lackmann, with Andor cinematographer Frank Lamm capturing the visuals. Notably, Klaus Voormann himself serves as the series' exclusive consultant.

The executive production team features a robust lineup including Schwochow, Carragher, Benedict, Quirin Berg, Max Wiedemann, Andrew Eaton, Justin Thomson, Stuart Ford, Lourdes Diaz, and Miguel A. Palos Jr. At ZDF, the series is managed by Alexandra Staib, Caroline von Senden, and Sandra Dettki, with Isabel Haug and Katharina Haase acting as producers.

The drama is made possible through funding from several major German film bodies, including the GMPF and MOIN Filmförderung. International distribution, excluding the UK and Germany, is being managed by AGC Intl.


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ON THIS DAY... 6 MAY

2026-05-06T13:22:06.058-05:00

May 6

1961: The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg

1962: The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg

1964:

'Please Please Me' LP, 59th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).

'With The Beatles', 24th week in the Top 30 (UK New Musical Express chart).

'Can't Buy Me Love', 7th and last week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).

Performance for ATV's 'Around The Beatles', in Wembley.

1966

Studio 2. 2.30pm-1.00am. Recording: 'I'm Only Sleeping' (overdub onto take 11, tape reduction take 11 into takes 12, 13). Studio 2 (control room only). 1.00-2.15am.

Mono mixing: 'I'm Only Sleeping' (remixes 1-4, from take 13).

Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

UK single release: '2 Days Monday', 1st of The Scaffold.

1968

US single release: 'Step Inside Love', of Cilla Black.

1969

Studio 1, Olympic Sound Studios. 3.00pm-4.00am. Recording: 'You Never Give Me Your Money' (takes 1-36). Stereo mixing: 'You Never Give Me Your Money' (remix 1, from take 30). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Glyn Johns; 2nd Engineer: Steve Vaughan.
1st explicit recording for the 'Abbey Road' medley.

It is announced that John and Yoko are recording a record about their lives and Yoko's miscarriage, up until their honeymoon in Amsterdam.

1977

UK LP release: 'The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl'.

The Beatles’ first official live album, The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl, was released in the UK on 6 May 1977. It had been issued in the USA two days previously.

1978: Recording: Same Time Next Year by Wings

2011: Paul McCartney is to marry Nancy Shevell.

Paul is engaged to be married to Nancy Shevell, a spokesman has confirmed.

McCartney, 68, recently proposed to Shevell, 51. The couple have been together since November 2007.


2013: Paul McCartney live: Estádio Serra Dourada, Goiânia

















2022: Paul McCartney live: Oakland Arena, Oakland

Concert setlist ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ ‘Junior’s Farm’ ‘Letting Go’ ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ ‘Come On To Me’ ‘Let Me Roll It’ ‘Getting Better’ ‘Women And Wives’ ‘My Valentine’ ‘Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-Five’ ‘Maybe I’m Amazed’ ‘We Can Work It Out’ ‘In Spite Of All The Danger’ ‘Love Me Do’ ‘Dance Tonight’ ‘Blackbird’ ‘Here Today’ ‘New’ ‘Lady Madonna’ ‘Fuh You’ ‘Being For The Benefit Of Mr Kite!’ ‘Something’ ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’ ‘You Never Give Me Your Money’ ‘She Came In Through The Bathroom Window’ ‘Get Back’ ‘Band On The Run’ ‘Let It Be’ ‘Live And Let Die’ ‘Hey Jude’ ‘I’ve Got A Feeling’ ‘Birthday’ ‘Helter Skelter’ ‘Golden Slumbers’ ‘Carry That Weight’ ‘The End’

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LOSING A PIECE OF 1962 BEATLES HISTORY

2026-05-04T16:17:06.486-05:00

The mast of the ship Salvor, a piece of Beatles history from a 1962 photoshoot, is about to be sold for scrap following a lack of interest in this historical artifact.

A key piece of The Beatles‘ history is set to be sold off for scrap after Liverpool City Council reported “no interest” in re-homing efforts.

The mast of the ship Salvor looms over the very first photograph of the Beatles after Ringo Starr joined the line-up in 1962.

From there, the mast stood on a roundabout near the iconic Liver Buildings for several decades before roadworks in 2020 forced the huge object to be moved to a yard in Newton Road for temporary storage. However, there are no further plans for the piece of Liverpool’s history. Maritime campaigner Peter Elson has called for the local council to honour a previous commitment, which stated that they would find a new home for the large mast.

Elson, who managed to get the council to hold off on selling it for scrap, shared, “It’s deeply sad that a washed-up, clapped-out old hack like me has to be doing this. It’s a no-brainer that a massive piece of Beatles memorabilia like that should be saved, yet they were going to sell it for scrap.”

He added that the Council should have “learned after that whole own goal with The Cavern and Ringo’s house in Madryn Street, which they were going to demolish until a campaign was launched to save it.”

Nonetheless, it appears that the City Council feel that they are all out of options. A spokesperson has said, “We have previously reached out to our maritime network, but unfortunately, there has been no interest in taking it.”

Allegedly, a plan was underway to send the mast to China for a Liverpool university campus; this was eventually abandoned.

The Council added, “It needs someone who has the means to rehome, recommission and maintain it for years to come. If anyone does come forward as a result of the campaign, we are happy to hold discussions with them.”

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THE NEW SINGLE BY JAMES MCCARTNEY

2026-05-01T13:14:46.468-05:00

James has recently been promoting new music, including a music video for "Me And You" and the single "Black Americano".

James McCartney posted the Pre-Save for his new single "I'll Say What I Want To" on his social media today. You can access it here:

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Their last performance was with the group Mosaics - James was invited to play a few tracks at Mosaicos' EP launch party- in London this past Monday, April 27th.

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ON THIS DAY ... 30 APRIL

2026-04-30T17:31:47.664-05:00

April 30

1961: The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg

1962: The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg

1964: Concert at the Odeon, Glasgow.

1965

Filming: Help - The scene in Help! in which an Asprey’s jeweller, played by Peter Copley, examines the ring stuck on Ringo Starr’s finger, was filmed at Twickenham Film Studios.

The main part of the day, however, was taken up with the scene in which The Beatles record "You're Going To Lose That Girl".

1969

Studio 3 (control room only). 2.30-6.15pm. Playback of recently recorded titles.
Studio 3. 7.15pm-2.00am. Recording: 'Let It Be' (overdub onto take 27); 'You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)' (overdub onto take 30). Mono mixing: 'You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)' (remixes 1-3, from take 30). Producer: Chris Thomas; Engineer: Jeff Jarratt; 2nd Engineer: Nick Webb.
Recording of single version lead guitar solo for 'Let It Be'. John and Paul record vocals and sound effects for 'You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)'.

Dispute between ATV and the Beatles for the control of Northern Songs Ltd.

The Ballad Of John And Yoko photo session.

The shoot took place in the garden of McCartney’s London home, 7 Cavendish Avenue.

The Beatles and Yoko Ono were all present. The principal photographer was Linda McCartney, although the band’s assistant Mal Evans also took some side-on images.

1971: John Lennon buys a box guitar in Port of Spain, Trinidad

1973: US album release: Red Rose Speedway by Paul McCartney and Wings

1974: Paul McCartney auditions drummers for Wings

1997

Abbey Road Studios. Recording of 'Standing Stone' by the London Symphony Orchestra begins. Paul attends.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland

2003: Paul McCartney live: Preussag Arena, Hanover

2016: Paul McCartney live: Verizon Arena, North Little Rock

2017: Paul McCartney live: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo

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IN CINEMAS TODAY!

2026-04-29T12:53:28.790-05:00

IN CINEMAS TODAY!

POWER TO THE PEOPLE - John & Yoko live in concert

Get Cinema Tickets → https://powertothepeoplefilm.com

You are The Plastic Ono Band - experience the concert in the audience with other people at the cinema - in 5.1 Surround or Dolby Atmos in selected cinemas - screening only for a limited time.

Power To The People: John & Yoko Live in NYC is the 2026 multiscreen concert film of two massive live shows by John Lennon & Yoko Ono at Madison Square Garden, New York City on 30 August 1972, newly restored, re-edited and remixed by the Lennons’ seven-times GRAMMY®-Award winning team.

John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band with Elephant's Memory and Special Guests performed these now-legendary sold-out One To One concerts to a combined audience of 40,000 people, raising over $1.5M (equivalent to $11.5M in 2026) for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They were the only full-length concerts John Lennon (with Yoko Ono) performed after leaving The Beatles.

Originally filmed by multi-camera director Steve Gebhardt in 1972, this 2026 version of the concert film is directed by Simon Hilton, edited by Ben Wainwright-Pearce and produced by Peter Worsley & Sean Ono Lennon. Music Production is by Sean Ono Lennon; mixed and engineered by Paul Hicks & Sam Gannon.

Hits performed include John's 'New York City', 'Instant Karma!', 'Imagine' and 'Mother', plus Yoko's 'Don't Worry Kyoko' and 'Open Your Box', plus rousing renditions of 'Come Together' & 'Hound Dog' and encore 'Give Peace a Chance' with special guests Stevie Wonder, Melanie and many others.

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ON THIS DAY ... 26 APRIL

2026-04-26T11:44:19.382-05:00

April 26

1963

UK LP release: 'Please Please Me' (stereo version).
UK single release: 'Do You Want To Know A Secret'/'I'll Be On My Way', 1st record by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas.

1964

Performance for the New Musical Express Poll Winner's Concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley. Filmed by ABC-TV.

Other acts: The Searchers, The Rolling Stones, The Dave ClarkFive, Gerry and the Pacemakers.

Gene Loving, Louise Harrison Caldwell and George's motherpresent at the concert and the Beatles dressing room before the show,Gene records interviews with the Beatles, and after the show thethree go to Liverpool.

1966

Studio 2. 2.30pm-2.45am. Recording: 'And Your Bird Can Sing' [re-make] (takes 3-13, overdub onto take 10).

The recording features an extended dual-guitar melody, played by George Harrison and Paul McCartney.

“And Your Bird Can Sing" was used as the theme song for the Beatles' cartoon series during its third season.

It was one of the 45 tracks included in the 2009 release of the music video game The Beatles: Rock Band.

Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

1967

Studio 3. 7.00pm-2.00am. Recording: 'Magical Mystery Tour' (overdub onto take 8, tape reduction take 8 into take 9). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Richard Lush.

3rd performance of Donovan at the Saville Theatre.

1969

'Yellow Submarine' LP, 15th week in the Top 100 (Billboard).

'Get Back', number 1.

2.30-4.15pm. 2nd stereo mix of 'John and Yoko'. 1st work of Richard Langham back with the Beatles.

Studio 2. 4.30pm-4.15am. Recording: 'Oh! Darling' (overdub onto take 26); 'Octopus's Garden' (takes 1-32). Producer: Chris Thomas/The Beatles; Engineer: Jeff Jarratt; 2nd Engineer: Richard Langham.

Recording of 1st Paul's vocal trial for 'Oh! Darling'. 1st session of Richard Langham back as 2nd engineer, returning from Europe.

1969: Recording: Oh! Darling, Octopus’s Garden

1969: Mixing: John And Yoko by John Lennon and Yoko Ono (Track from "Wedding Album") Studio Three (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road Engineer: Jeff Jarratt.

1971

Travel: John Lennon – London to Arima. John and Yoko Ono remained in Arima through May 2nd. During their stay, John composed the lyrics for "Imagine" using letterhead from Hotel Hassina, located at 26 Christina Gardens. A footnote on the page—"March ’71, London, Madrid, Trinidad"—indicates that the songwriting process had actually spanned several weeks.

1971: John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr drop appeal against High Court ruling.

1978

1982: Album release: Tug Of War by Paul McCartney

2002: Paul McCartney live: Madison Square Garden, New York City

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ON THIS DAY ... 24 APRIL

2026-04-24T11:29:02.654-05:00

On this day... 24 April ...

1960

John and Paul perform as a duet (The Nerk Twins) at Fox And Hounds, Caversham, Berkshire.

1961 The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg.

Brian arrives in Hamburg to attend a course in record retailing management, run by Deutsche Grammophon.

1962 The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg

1963 'Please Please Me' LP, 5th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).

Performance at the Majestic Ballroom, Finsbury Park, 'Mersey Beat Showcase' London.

1964 Filming: A Hard Day’s Night.

Morning. 1 Lakeside, Edgehill Road, West Ealing, London.

Shooting for 'A Hard Day's Night'.

Ringo and woman by a manhole. Last sequence shot for film.
Winchester Hall, Turks Head, St Margaret's, Twickenham, Middlesex. The Beatles celebrate completion of 'A Hard Day's Night' shooting.

1965 Filming: Help!.

The City Barge, London. Shooting for 'Help!'.

The band shot scenes running down Post Office Alley, onto the Thames towpath, and entering the 14th-century pub to escape "thugs". Further scenes, including Ringo in the cellar with a tiger, were filmed later.

1967

1st evening of Donovan performances at the Saville Theatre.The Beatles watch Donovan perform.

Jeff Beck signs an agency deal with NEMS Enterprises.

US single release: 'Love In The Open Air'.

1968 John Lennon and Ringo Starr watch the musical Charlie Girl

1969

Clive and Queenie Epstein sell their Nemperor Holdings shares to Triumph Investment Trust.

Paul and John make a counter-offer for Northern Songs Ltd.

1970

US LP release: 'Sentimental Journey'.

1971

Spanish police retains John and Yoko in Palma de Mallorca, after Anthony Cox's accusation that they are trying to kidnap Kyoko, after Cox has recovered her.

1972

Single release: 'Woman Is The Nigger Of The World'/'Sisters, O Sisters2 by John Lennon

John and Elephant's Memory Band appear on the 'Dick Cavett Show', to launch 'Woman Is The Nigger Of The World'/'Sisters, O Sisters'.
After the show, John declares in an interview that he is being followed by agents of the US government and that his phone is tapped.

1976 John Lennon and Paul McCartney consider appearing on Saturday Night Live

1993 Paul McCartney live: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans

1997

UK Book Release: 'Abbey Road: The Book'.

Lunch party in Studio Two. Guests, among others: George Martin, Geoff Emerick, Martin Benge, Mark Lewisohn, Ken Townsend, ChrisPerry, Peter Vince, Allan Rouse.

2002 Paul McCartney live: MCI Center, Washington, DC .

Setlist: Hello Goodbye Jet All My Loving Getting Better Coming Up Let Me Roll It Lonely Road Driving Rain Your Loving Flame Blackbird Every Night We Can Work It Out Mother Nature's Son Vanilla Sky 37156 & You Never Give Me Your Money The Fool On The Hill Here Today Something Eleanor Rigby Here, There And Everywhere Band On The Run Back In The U.S.S.R. Maybe I'm Amazed C Moon My Love Can't Buy Me Love Freedom Live And Let Die Let It Be Hey Jude The Long And Winding Road Lady Madonna I Saw Her Standing There Yesterday Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band / The End.

2026 Album release: Long Long Road by Ringo Starr

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ON THIS DAY ... 22 APRIL ...

2026-04-22T12:00:20.192-05:00

22 April ...

1963: From 5:00 to 5:29 PM, the radio show "Side By Side" was transmitted on the BBC, featuring a performance taped on April 1st.

1964

'Please Please Me' LP, 57th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).
'With The Beatles', 22nd week in the Top 30 (UK New Musical Express chart).
'Can't Buy Me Love', 5th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).

St Lukes Road, London. Shooting for 'A Hard Day's Night'. Car stealing scene.

Notting Hill, London. Shooting for 'A Hard Day's Night': start of Ringo solo walkabout (St Lukes Road, Lancaster Road, All Saints Road).

Early morning. Hammersmith Odeon, London. Shooting for 'A Hard Day's Night': running down the iron staircase.
Evening. Australia House, London. Cocktail party thrown in the Beatles' honour by the Right Honourable Sir Eric Harrison, Australian High Commissioner.

1965: The song "Ticket To Ride" reached the summit of the British music charts.

1966:

Brian Epstein’s car dealership was rebranded as Brydor Cars, and the group spent a long session in Studio 2 refining "Taxman" and "Tomorrow Never Knows," incorporating political references into the harmonies.

1968: George Harrison made his way back to British soil.

1969

John changes his name to John Ono Lennon, on the roof of 3 Savile Row.

11.00pm-4.30am. Studio 2. John and Yoko record 'John and Yoko'.

1982

At Startling Studios, work continued on the "Old Wave" album as technical layers were added to the tracks under Jim Nipar's supervision.

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PAUL McCARTNEY PLAYS NEW ALBUM FOR 30 FANS IN L.A

2026-04-17T14:36:00.003-05:00

On Thursday evening, April 16, Paul McCartney treated 30 lucky followers to an exclusive first listen of his upcoming solo project, The Boys of Dungeon Lane. Held at Andrew Watt’s fresh Diamond Dust studio in L.A., the duo broke down the creative process for every song before hitting play. A high-energy McCartney, fresh off his recent local gigs, charmed the crowd with heartwarming Beatles memories and several evocative new tracks.

A group of fans was bussed from the Capitol Records Tower to the studio location. While his appearance remained unverified beforehand, the sight of two deep-red velvet chairs, three guitars, and high-end speaker stacks suggested the legend would indeed be present. At approximately 7 p.m. PT, Watt and Paul—accompanied by Nancy Shevell—made their entrance, with Paul humorously gesturing as if he were playing an invisible instrument.

“We’re going to play the album and we’re going to explain how we made it,” McCartney said, adding, “Welcome my missus, Nancy.”

Over the course of nearly an hour and a half, a remarkably talkative Paul explored the production of the record. He began by recounting his initial meeting with the 35-year-old, Grammy-winning Watt. Formerly known for his work with pop stars like Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus, Watt has recently established himself as the premier producer for rock royalty, including the Rolling Stones and Elton John.

At the suggestion of his manager, Paul met Watt for a “cup of tea,” but they immediately began noodling around and trading licks and “I’m like, ‘okay, we’re going to work together,” Paul said. “Sometimes, I like to find a crazy chord and [find] maybe that will inspire me,” he said, grabbing an acoustic guitar from behind him to replicate the chord. The small audience burst into applause, leading Paul to joke, “it wasn’t that good.” From there, they came up with the opening track and began working on the album, which was recorded in Los Angeles and England.

“When I first met Andrew, I thought, ‘He’s a bit pushy,’” Paul said. “And he is, but that’s what you want in a producer. You don’t want a shrinking violet.”

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ON THIS DAY ... 16 APRIL ...

2026-04-16T12:18:00.000-05:00

On this day 16 April :

1961: The Beatles perform at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg

1962: The group takes the stage at the Star-Club in Hamburg

1963: The BBC-TV program "625 Show" Presented by Jimmy Young, was aired At 6.30 , featuring footage previously captured on April 13.

1964:

Ed Sullivan conducted an interview with the group in London while they were filming "A Hard Day's Night." Between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm at Studio 2, the band recorded nine takes of the title track "A Hard Day's Night" under the guidance of producer George Martin and engineers Norman Smith and Geoff Emerick.

Production begins on the film "A Hard Day’s Night". Later that afternoon, production moved to St. John's Secondary School for a police station sequence, followed by location shooting at Heathsfield Street and "The Portland Arms" pub, though the latter scene was eventually cut.

1965:

At Wembley TV Studios in Middlesex, John and George sat down for an interview on the television show "Ready Steady Go!"

1966:

During an afternoon and late-night session in Studio 2, the band worked on "Rain," performing overdubs and tape reductions to create takes 6 through 8. George Martin, Geoff Emerick, and Richard Lush also supervised the initial four mono remixes of the song from take 7.

1967:

The Saville Theatre hosted a series of performances featuring The Impressions, Bo Diddley, Ben E. King, and the Alan Bown Set.

1969:

In an afternoon session at Studio 3, the first take of "Old Brown Shoe" was recorded with Phil McDonald engineering. Later that evening, work continued on "Old Brown Shoe" through take 4 and "Something" through take 13, concluding with stereo remixes of the former.

This day marked the transition from the song's second demo to its official studio recording.

1971:

The single "It Don't Come Easy" backed with "Early 1970" was officially released in the United Kingdom.

Post-production and mixing for the Paul and Linda McCartney album Ram

1973: Audio mixing for the Wings Over Europe concert series

1993: Paul McCartney delivers a live set at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles

2002: Paul McCartney plays a concert at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia

2021: Release of the remix and cover project McCartney III Imagined

2024: A digitally enhanced version of the Let It Be documentary debuts on Disney+, Press release:

Today, Disney+ announced that Let It Be, director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s original 1970 film about The Beatles, will launch exclusively on Disney+ May 8, 2024. This is the first time the film is available in over 50 years.

First released in May 1970 amidst the swirl of The Beatles’ breakup, Let It Be now takes its rightful place in the band’s history. Once viewed through a darker lens, the film is now brought to light through its restoration and in the context of revelations brought forth in Peter Jackson’s multiple Emmy Award®-winning docuseries, The Beatles: Get Back. Released on Disney+ in 2021, the docuseries showcases the iconic foursome’s warmth and camaraderie, capturing a pivotal moment in music history.

Let It Be contains footage not featured in the Get Back docuseries, bringing viewers into the studio and onto Apple Corps’ London rooftop in January 1969 as The Beatles, joined by Billy Preston, write and record their GRAMMY Award®-winning album Let It Be, with its Academy Award®-winning title song, and perform live for the final time as a group. With the release of The Beatles: Get Back, fan clamour for the original Let It Be film reached a fever pitch. With Lindsay-Hogg’s full support, Apple Corps asked Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post Production to dive into a meticulous restoration of the film from the original 16mm negative, which included lovingly remastering the sound using the same MAL de-mix technology that was applied to the Get Back docuseries.

Michael Lindsay-Hogg says, “Let It Be was ready to go in October/November 1969, but it didn’t come out until April 1970. One month before its release, The Beatles officially broke up. And so the people went to see Let It Be with sadness in their hearts, thinking, ‘I’ll never see The Beatles together again. I will never have that joy again,’ and it very much darkened the perception of the film. But, in fact, how often do you get to see artists of this stature working together to make what they hear in their heads into songs. And then you get to the roof and you see their excitement, camaraderie and sheer joy in playing together again as a group and know, as we do now, that it was the final time, and we view it with full understanding of who they were and still are and a little poignancy. I was knocked out by what Peter was able to do with Get Back, using all the footage I’d shot 50 years previously.”

“I’m absolutely thrilled that Michael’s movie, Let It Be, has been restored and is finally being re-released after being unavailable for decades,” says Peter Jackson. “I was so lucky to have access to Michael’s outtakes for Get Back, and I’ve always thought that Let It Be is needed to complete the Get Back story. Over three parts, we showed Michael and The Beatles filming a groundbreaking new documentary, and Let It Be is that documentary – the movie they released in 1970. I now think of it all as one epic story, finally completed after five decades. The two projects support and enhance each other: Let It Be is the climax of Get Back, while Get Back provides a vital missing context for Let It Be. Michael Lindsay-Hogg was unfailingly helpful and gracious while I made Get Back, and it’s only right that his original movie has the last word… looking and sounding far better than it did in 1970.”

Let It Be, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, stars John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, with a special appearance by Billy Preston. The film was produced by Neil Aspinall with The Beatles acting as executive producers. The director of photography was Anthony B Richmond.

Let It Be will debut exclusively on Disney+ May 8, 2024.

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ON THIS DAY ... 15 APRIL...

2026-04-15T13:33:00.001-05:00

On this Day... 15 April ....

1941: Jim McCartney and Mary Mohin are united in marriage.

1961: The Beatles perform a live set at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg.

1962: The Beatles take the stage for a live show at the Star-Club in Hamburg.

1963:

John slips away to Liverpool to reunite with Cynthia and meet baby Julian for the very first time at Sefton General Hospital.

During the visit, he reveals his choice of Brian Epstein as the godfather and mentions his upcoming holiday to Spain with him.

1964

The Please Please Me album marks its 56th week within the Top 10, while With The Beatles concludes its 21-week run at the top spot, and "Can't Buy Me Love" finishes its month-long reign at number one on the NME charts.

The group participates in a photo shoot at the Les Ambassadeurs walled garden and sits down for an interview with Ed Sullivan. Meanwhile, at BBC Television Centre's Studio 4, Paul makes a television appearance and records a segment for the program A Degree Of Frost.

Production continues for the film A Hard Day’s Night. The Beatles filmed scenes outside the Scala Theatre in London, and also in the nearby Scala Street, Tottenham Street and Charlotte Mews.

1965 The band makes an appearance on the BBC music program Top Of The Pops.

1969 Allen Klein, accompanied by John and Yoko, pays a return visit to the offices of Henry Ansbacher & Co.

1971:

The Beatles won an Academy Award for the Let It Be film.

The other nominated films in the category were The Baby Maker, A Boy Named Charlie Brown, Darling Lili, and Scrooge.

None of The Beatles were in attendance, so the award was accepted on their behalf by Quincy Jones.

Paul and Linda McCartney manage the final audio mixing for their Ram LP.

1990: Paul McCartney takes the stage for a concert at Miami Gardens' Joe Robbie Stadium.

2012: Paul McCartney headlines a live show at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.

2016: Paul McCartney puts on a live show at the Moda Center located in Portland.

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THAT'S THE WAY GOD PLANNED IT, SCREENS THURSDAY

2026-04-14T10:54:00.000-05:00

From Dark Horse Records:

Billy Preston THAT'S THE WAY GOD PLANNED IT, screens Thursday, Apr 16 at Philosophical Research Society in Los Feliz with a special Q&A featuring producers Stephanie Allain, Jeanne Elfant Festa, & editor Scott D. Hanson, possible additional special guest.

See Emmy® winner Paris Barclay's acclaimed portrait of the life, iconic sound, and deeply human journey of Billy Preston, an artist who played with everyone — and carried secrets few ever knew.

THAT'S THE WAY GOD PLANNED

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RINGO STARR’s FAVORITE SANDWICH

2026-04-13T12:25:00.006-05:00

During an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a special preference of Ringo’s for a certain type of sandwich was revealed.

When asked about it, Ringo shared that he is very fond of an incredibly simple yet unique snack: a goat cheese sandwich.

This came to light during the host's recurring segment, "The Colbert Questionnaire," where Ringo explained his love for the straightforward sandwich and his reasoning for choosing goat cheese over cow's milk cheese.

"I don't have many of them anymore, but the cheese [sandwiches]," Ringo Starr replied. "It has to be goat cheese now... I don't eat anything from the cow."

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GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 12th

2026-04-12T07:25:00.001-05:00

On Good Friday, April 12, 1963, The Beatles headlined an eight-hour "Rhythm and Blues Marathon" at the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool.

The event ran from 4:00 PM to midnight and featured a lineup of eight other local bands, including The Fourmost and The Dennisons.

Notably, this was the Beatles' penultimate performance at the venue that helped launch their career. During the long wait backstage, Eddie Perry of The Dennisons was inspired by watching John Lennon, leading to the creation of his band's first single.

The Beatles would make their final appearance at the Cavern just a few months later, on August 3, 1963.

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