George’s parents bought this Dutch-made guitar in 1956. George learned to play guitar on it and used it in his first band, The Rebels, a skiffle group formed by the Harrisons and this three mates. Since 2003, this guitar has been on display at the Beatles Story Museum in Liverpool. …
Read More »“Beatles in France”
During the band’s 18 night residency at the Olympia Theatre in Paris in January 1964, EMI’s German counterpart, Electrola Gesellschaft, wanted the band to re-record the vocals on ‘She Loves You’ and ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’, in German. The session was scheduled to take place on January 27. …
Read More »OTD in ‘63, Brian charters a plane and flies Ringo, Celia Black and Mai Evans
OTD in ‘63, Brian charters a plane and flies Ringo, Celia Black and Mai Evans from London to provide them some rest and relaxation in Liverpool. Between their frantic touring schedule and rehearsals for the Beatles Christmas show, the band had a rare four days off.
Read More »The 1968 Apple Christmas Party – Beatles
….”Not only was there a wizard, a Christmas tree, acres of food and oceans of drink, but also John and Yoko agreed to dress up as Santa Claus and deliver presents to all the children. Dinner was a 43-pound turkey( according to supplying butchers, the largest turkey in Britain).December 23….. …
Read More »December 23, 1963 – Christmas toast and dinner at EMI London.
“It’s The Beatles”, a weekly series of 15 episodes lasting 15 minutes each, hosted by Peter Carver, began airing on Radio Luxembourg.Capitol Records sends a memo to sales managers and regional managers, noting the start of the “Beatles Campaign.” The note contains a lot of interesting, important, and historical information …
Read More »In late December 1974, the Beatles were in the midst of finalizing the band’s break up
In late December 1974, the Beatles were in the midst of finalizing the band’s break up and John was supposed to appear in New York to sign the final dissolution papers. The other three Beatles had already signed the documents. Instead, John blew off the meeting and traveled with May …
Read More »OTD in 2000, Paul and George made their last known public appearance together.
n this rare photo, Paul and George are backstage together at Cirque de Soleil’s “O” in Las Vegas on December 16,2000. George would pass on November 29, 2001. Thank you to Boris for providing this photo and story.
Read More »James with his dad and granddad – Sussex, 1983
The music publishing I own is fabulous. Beautiful. I owe it all to Linda’s dad Lee Eastman and her brother John. Linda’s dad is a great business brain. He said originally, ‘If you’re going to invest, do it in something you know. If you invest in building computers or something, …
Read More »With the Beatles was released in the UK on November 22
With the Beatles was released in the UK on November 22, 1963. In the time since the release of their debut album in March, The Beatles had dominated the British pop scene. Please Please Me topped the album chart for seven months, Twist And Shout became the best-selling EP of …
Read More »JOHN AND CYNTHIA LENNON
JOHN AND CYNTHIA LENNONLet’s talk a little about CinthiaShe was a peaceful woman who by a fluke of fate, she met John at art school,Many say that there was no love,But John Lennon courted her and even changed the way she dressed and behaved for her, since she was a …
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