The world has said goodbye to a music legend, as Jimmy Buffett passed away September 1 at the age of 76. Many musicians have paid tribute to the “Margaritaville” singer and beach bar owner, including Sir Elton John and Kenny Chesney, but when one of The Beatles speaks highly of the life you’ve lived, I’d say you left quite a legacy. Sir Paul McCartney spoke out about his longtime friend and shared a sweet story about the “great man” that Buffett was.

Most Parrotheads will remember Jimmy Buffett as the care-free, fun-loving singer of beach vacation anthems like “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” — and possibly for his awesome Jurassic World scene — but it’s no surprise that Paul McCartney’s memories include grander tales from their friendship. It’s even less surprising that those memories involve music. In a lengthy homage to Buffett on his Instagram page, The Beatles singer recalled:

I remember once on holiday when I had forgotten to bring my guitar and was itching to play. He said he would get me one of his, but I said, ‘I’m left-handed’. So, Jimmy had his roadie restring one of his guitars which he loaned me for the duration of the holiday. He then followed this act of generosity by giving me my own beautiful left-handed guitar that had been made by one of his guitar-making pals. It’s a beautiful instrument, and every time I play it now it’ll remind me of what a great man Jimmy was.

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Ringo Starr is grateful that he’s always gotten by with a little help from his friends.

The Beatles rocker, 83, appears on the cover of AARP’s December 2023/January 2024 issue and opened up in the interview published on Tuesday about how he thought of his bandmates as his “brothers” — and revealed how much he values the close relationship that remains between him and Paul McCartney.

“Paul loves me as much as I love him,” the legendary musician said of the vocalist/bassist, 81, who he recently teamed up with to finish and release the final Beatles song, “Now and Then.” “He’s the brother I never had.”

In a video interview released along with the cover story, the drummer also sung his praises of McCartney’s work ethic and credited him for the amount of celebrated output that The Beatles released during their time as a group from 1962 to 1970. “Paul loved to work more than all of us,” he shared in the clip. “John and I would be, like, hanging out in the garden and the phone would ring and we knew it was him.”

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Dhani Harrison was born on August 1, 1978. Dhani Harrison is the son of legendary Beatles guitarist George Harrison. Harrison has collaborated with renowned artists like Jeff Lynne, Pearl Jam, and Tom Petty.

Dhani Harrison, the son of legendary Beatles guitarist George Harrison, has carved out his own unique identity in the world of music, following in the footsteps of his iconic father while forging his own path to success. With his talent, creativity, and dedication to his craft, Dhani has emerged as a respected musician and multi-instrumentalist in his own right.

Born on August 1, 1978, Dhani is the only child of George Harrison and his first wife, Pattie Boyd. From a young age, Dhani was immersed in the world of music, growing up surrounded by the sounds of his father’s guitar and the melodies of The Beatles. Inspired by his father’s legacy, Dhani developed a passion for music that would shape his future career.

Dhani’s musical journey began in earnest in the late 1990s when he formed the band “Thenewno2” with his childhood friend, Oliver Hecks. Drawing from a diverse range of influences, including rock, electronic, and experimental music, Thenewno2 quickly gained a following for their innovative sound and captivating live performances.

In addition to his work with Thenewno2, Dhani has collaborated with a wide range of artists and musicians across various genres. He has contributed his musical talents to projects by renowned artists such as Jeff Lynne, Pearl Jam, and Tom Petty, showcasing his versatility and skill as a guitarist, vocalist, and composer.

Dhani’s solo career has also garnered acclaim, with the release of his debut album, “In Parallel,” in 2017. The album showcased Dhani’s songwriting prowess and musical maturity, earning praise from critics and fans alike for its rich melodies, introspective lyrics, and evocative soundscapes.

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‘I Love You, Paul!’: Family Believes Their Mom Is ‘Adrienne From Brooklyn’ From Viral Beatles Clip. A Paul McCartney fan proclaiming her love for the Beatle went viral in 1964. When Paul responded, the internet wondered: Whatever happened to Adrienne from Brooklyn?

“I don’t care what anybody thinks! I’ll love the Beatles forever and I’ll always love them. Even when I’m 105 and an old grandmother I’ll love them,” the girl in the video gushes. She has a thick New York accent, as dense as an overgrown weed patch in an abandoned lot in Flatbush, and her hair is pulled up underneath a black beret.

“And Paul McCartney, if you are listening, Adrienne from Brooklyn loves you with all her heart. I love you, Paul! And please come to the window so I can just see you. I saw you smoking before and I kissed the limousine you walked out of. But I love you and I want you, Paul. And Ringo, you can walk out too, because I like you,” she gushes.

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Olivia Harrison has announced the release of a new book of poems, Came the Lightening, which she has dedicated to her late husband George Harrison of The Beatles.

The writer and producer is the widow of the guitar player and solo artist, who died in 2001 at the age of 58 from lung cancer. Olivia is George’s second wife and the pair were married for 23 years up until his death.

The series of 20 poems celebrates the 20th anniversary of his passing and examines the “intimacy and emotional connection of their relationship”.

Further, it “delves into the phenomenon of losing a partner and the passage of time” and will include a collection of photographs and relics specially selected by Olivia, along with some never-before-seen images of the couple.

This book marks her debut in the world of poetry. She previously penned the bestselling George Harrison: Living in the Material World, the revised version of I Me Mine, and contributed to the book Concert for George.

Her work as a producer includes the co-production of the Grammy-winning film of the 2002 Concert for George, an event she organised in his memory.

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Out of the 12 studio albums The Beatles recorded, there was one their fans greeted without the usual joy and wonder but with a mixture of disappointment and dread. That was Let It Be, released in 1970.

The title was a phrase used by parents in Liverpool to calm quarrelsome or fractious children. It seemed tacit confirmation of the widespread rumour that the world's most beloved pop band was imploding.

The album had initially been named after Paul McCartney's song Get Back, reflecting The Beatles' wish to return to a simpler, more 'honest' style after electronically embroidered tracks like Paul's Penny Lane or John's Tomorrow Never Knows.

With it came a cinema documentary intended to be little more than a 'Beatles at work' promo, to make amends to their public for having given up touring four years earlier. However, it turned out rather differently. So much so that after its theatrical release alongside the album, it disappeared from sight for 54 years, other than in odd YouTube clips and bootlegs.

Now it has been resurrected, however, as part of the relentless monetising of The Beatles in a world that seemingly can't get enough of them. A digitally restored version by the Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson is to be streamed on Disney+ next week as a postscript to his eight-hour-plus 2021 documentary about the Get Back album's recording sessions.

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