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YSub The actor and author known to Beatles fans as the voice of John Lennon in "Yellow Submarine" has died. John Clive was 79.

All-Starrs to Play New Zealand 17 October, 2012 - 0 Comments

Ringo Starr and the 2012 edition of the All-Starr Band will play two shows in New Zealand in February 2013--marking Ringo's first performances there since the Beatles' 1964 tour.
The release of "The John Lennon Letters", edited by official Beatles biographer Hunter Davies, is getting some flak from some who say it's a case of TMI. Music journalist Neil McCormick argues, "We've reached the bottom of the barrel. This is John Lennon's shopping lists."

(Reuters) - Pop star Lady Gaga was awarded a peace prize by Yoko Ono in a ceremony in Iceland on Tuesday. Peace activist Ono said the LennonOno Grant for Peace, established in the name of her late husband, former Beatle John Lennon, rewarded Lady Gaga for combining stardom with activism and changing "the mental map" of the world.
The Beatles 50 Years ago Today Oct 9th1962 09 October, 2012 - 0 Comments

The Beatles had no engagements today (John's 22nd Birthday) they stayed over in London, visiting freelance music journalists and the weekly pop/music papers to promote 'Love Me Do"

The Beatles lunchtime booking at the cavern club Oct 8th was canceled because they were headed for London for the Debut appearance on Radio Luxembourg: In the early 60s and the time a appearance on the influential Luxembourg station (which had a medium and shortwave service) beamed directly at Britain and aimed at the British Public;
New "How I Won the War" Photos of John Published 25 September, 2012 - 0 Comments
Never-before seen photos of John Lennon taken on location in Spain in 1966 have been published by the UK's Daily Mail. The photos of John, in costume as Pvt. Gripweed and wearing his soon-to-be-trademark round glasses, show him in relaxed moments between takes.
Paul and Berry Gordy Play Restored Motown Piano 19 September, 2012 - 0 Comments

The 1877 Steinway grand piano used on so many classic Motown recordings has been restored to playing--and recording--quality thanks to Paul McCartney, who along with Motown founder Berry Gordy, played the piano at a fundraising gala in New York City.
Abbey Road Cover...Made of Food 15 September, 2012 - 0 Comments
One of the most iconic images of rock, a mosaic of the Beatles' "Abbey Road" cover has been made of food.
Paul McCartney delighted workers at his wife's family business in New York State, making the rounds at the trucking company and posing for photos.