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 | Wanted: Accomplished musician for touring rock band. Minimum 25 years' professional experience. Ideal candidate has at least two Top 40 hits, maximum four from the 1960s or '70s; '80s may be acceptable. Plays one or more instruments -- not drums. Compensation: to be determined. Fringe benefits: playing with a Beatle. |
 | James McCartney’s The Complete EP Collectionis a killer assortment of tightly-crafted rock anthems. Produced by David Kahne and his famous Beatle father (Paul McCartney, you may have heard of him), the album has rightfully racked up critical acclaim on both sides of the pond. |
 | She left the gig in Norwich of 1963 with a name written on the inside of her left wrist... and although it faded away after a couple of weeks her memory of that amazing night is as vivid as ever. The name was Paul McCartney. The chirpy young pop star had signed his name on Jan’s wrist at the end of The Beatles’ one and only Norwich show. |
Book Review: Abbey Road To Ziggy Stardust: Off the Record with The Beatles, Bowie, Elton and So Much More by Ken Scott 23 July, 2012 - 0 Comments
 | Abbey Road To Ziggy Stardust is a fascinating rock 'n roll first person account by a guy who not only engineered The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour and The Beatles ("The White Album"), but as if that isn't enough crowning achievement, went on to produce some of the most highly regarded music from rock 'n roll's most exciting era... |
One for Beatles fans: Now we can all sleep in a Yellow Submarine in Liverpool 23 July, 2012 - 0 Comments
 | Fans looking for the full Beatles experience can book accommodation in the unusual hotel, which is painted to look like the vessel on the cover of their record Yellow Submarine, and floats on a mooring in Albert Dock. |
 | Back story: About 15 years ago, I did a freelance job for Ono. When I was finished, her representative called and asked how much I was going to charge her. I said, "Nothing. I'm a huge Beatles fan. I can't take her money." |
 | Starr -- who turned 72 on July 7 -- has been far more than useful during his career, which began in 1957 when he and friend Eddie Miles formed the Eddie Clayton Skiffle Group. That band eventually became known as Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. While the band was in Hamburg, Germany, Starr met John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and the rest of the Beatles. |
 | With his band's second album about to be released, in a new interview, George Harrison's son talks about his hang-ups, fame and "blending in" in Los Angeles. "Being in LA is great, because there are so many weird people out there, so you can just blend in. I like that." Dhani has called Los Angeles home for several years. |
 | A rare record album, Introducing The Beatles, recently fetched $14,999 on eBay. The 1964 album, featuring the songs Love Me Do and P.S. I Love You was stated to be in near mint condition with its original Sears wrapping and price sticker. Introducing The Beatles by Vee-Jay Records was the first Beatles album released in the United States. |
 | At the climax of his three-hour set at Hyde Park in London, Bruce Springsteen introduced Paul McCartney. After playing I Saw Her Standing There, McCartney and Springsteen segued into Twist and Shout as a "drably dressed man with sensible hair" could be seen waving frantically at the back of the stage, indicating it was time to call it a night. |
