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Guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison on ‘Help!’ to be auctioned
A rare piece of Beatles history is set to hit the auction block, as a 12-string guitar once wielded by John Lennon and George Harrison during the recording of the iconic album "Help!" goes up for sale. The acoustic Framus “Hootenanny” guitar, believed to have been lost for nearly six decades, will be auctioned by Julien’s Auctions, based in California.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s sons collaborate for new single ‘Primrose Hill’
The iconic songwriting duo Lennon-McCartney sees a revival, albeit through the musical talents of the Beatles’ offspring. James McCartney, son of Paul McCartney, collaborates with Sean Ono Lennon, John Lennon’s son, on "Primrose Hill", a reflective acoustic piece with a mellow rhythm and introspective guitar solos.
Sam Mendes set to direct four separate Beatles films
Director Sam Mendes is embarking on an ambitious project that will dive into the lives of each member of “The Beatles” through four separate feature films. The movies will intersect to narrate the extraordinary journey of the iconic band, leading up to their legendary breakup in 1970, according to a press release.
The Beatles' final song ‘Now and Then’ out
The last composition attributed to The Beatles, “Now and Then”, has finally been unveiled, including the late John Lennon's vocals many years following his initial creation of the song.
Five not-so-famous things about The Beatles
One of the world's most famous music bands, The Beatles, are back 53 years after they broke up with a "new" record to be released Thursday. Here are a few lesser-known facts about the legendary quartet from Liverpool:
Docu-series on John Lennon’s murder promises thorough research
A forthcoming TV docuseries on Apple TV+ will delve into the tragic murder of music legend John Lennon in 1980 and the subsequent investigation of his assailant, Mark David Chapman. This three-part series titled, “John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial”, narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, is being described as “the most thoroughly researched examination of John Lennon’s murder, which shocked and saddened the world”.
New Beatles song 'Now and Then' gets a little help from AI
A new Beatles song will be released next week, featuring the voice of late member John Lennon – developed using artificial intelligence, record company Universal Music Group said on Thursday.
George Harrison’s songs return home for his birthday
Recently, the solo catalogue of the singer has been moved to Dark Horse Records via BMG, a company he started in 1978. Harrison’s family now retains the rights to those records.
John Lennon to Get a Comic Book Biography
Legendary musician John Lennon will be getting a biography titled “Lennon”. The announcement came on the final day of 2016's New York City Comic Con by IDW Publishing.
Guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison on ‘Help!’ to be auctioned
A rare piece of Beatles history is set to hit the auction block, as a 12-string guitar once wielded by John Lennon and George Harrison during the recording of the iconic album "Help!" goes up for sale. The acoustic Framus “Hootenanny” guitar, believed to have been lost for nearly six decades, will be auctioned by Julien’s Auctions, based in California.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s sons collaborate for new single ‘Primrose Hill’
The iconic songwriting duo Lennon-McCartney sees a revival, albeit through the musical talents of the Beatles’ offspring. James McCartney, son of Paul McCartney, collaborates with Sean Ono Lennon, John Lennon’s son, on "Primrose Hill", a reflective acoustic piece with a mellow rhythm and introspective guitar solos.
Sam Mendes set to direct four separate Beatles films
Director Sam Mendes is embarking on an ambitious project that will dive into the lives of each member of “The Beatles” through four separate feature films. The movies will intersect to narrate the extraordinary journey of the iconic band, leading up to their legendary breakup in 1970, according to a press release.
The Beatles' final song ‘Now and Then’ out
The last composition attributed to The Beatles, “Now and Then”, has finally been unveiled, including the late John Lennon's vocals many years following his initial creation of the song.
Five not-so-famous things about The Beatles
One of the world's most famous music bands, The Beatles, are back 53 years after they broke up with a "new" record to be released Thursday. Here are a few lesser-known facts about the legendary quartet from Liverpool:
Docu-series on John Lennon’s murder promises thorough research
A forthcoming TV docuseries on Apple TV+ will delve into the tragic murder of music legend John Lennon in 1980 and the subsequent investigation of his assailant, Mark David Chapman. This three-part series titled, “John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial”, narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, is being described as “the most thoroughly researched examination of John Lennon’s murder, which shocked and saddened the world”.
New Beatles song 'Now and Then' gets a little help from AI
A new Beatles song will be released next week, featuring the voice of late member John Lennon – developed using artificial intelligence, record company Universal Music Group said on Thursday.
George Harrison’s songs return home for his birthday
Recently, the solo catalogue of the singer has been moved to Dark Horse Records via BMG, a company he started in 1978. Harrison’s family now retains the rights to those records.
John Lennon to Get a Comic Book Biography
Legendary musician John Lennon will be getting a biography titled “Lennon”. The announcement came on the final day of 2016's New York City Comic Con by IDW Publishing.
Yoko Ono hospitalised in NY with flu-like illness: spokesman
The artist Yoko Ono, the widow of the late former Beatle John Lennon, is admitted to a New York City hospital on Friday after complaining of severe flu-like symptoms, her West Coast-based spokesman says.