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Beatles Go Lego

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:10:24 +0000

Here’s the video I was talking about on the K-Bear Morning Show this morning…This weekend, among the Coors Light Cold Open and the Lisa Lampenelli and Costoki Economopoulos comedy shows – I did a little web surfing and ran into this gem. Some people have too much time on their hands – I am jealous of those [...]

Passing of a Legend

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:34:40 +0000

I don’t know about you, but when I see an announcement of a celebrity passing my mind immediately wonders to the first time I became aware of that person. In this case, I read about the passing of Ravi Shankar this morning. He was 92. IMy mind quickly went to the summer of 1984, when [...]

Beatles 'Magical Mystery Tour Revisited' to Screen in U.K. Theaters This October

Chad Childers — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:00:42 +0000

The British Film Institute has announced that they’ll screen the Beatles classic ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ with a new behind-the-scenes BBC TV ‘Arena’ series feature titled ‘Magical Mystery Tour Revisited.’ The Examiner reports that the event comes Oct. 2, a week before the rumored release of a Blu-Ray and restored DVD surrounding the film.

Queen, Beatles + John Lennon Lead U.K. Survey to Determine 'Favorite No. 1 Single'

Chad Childers — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:00:39 +0000

Rock history has provided us with many great songs, but which is the best? That’s what the folks at the U.K. Official Charts Company are determined to find out. They’ve launched a new poll in which fans are asked to vote for their ‘Favorite U.K. No. 1 Single.’ To help matters out, they’ve narrowed down [...]

Beatles Poster Sells For More Than Most New Cars

Dave Lifton — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 03:20:36 +0000

A poster advertising a performance by the Beatles at Liverpool’s Cavern Club yesterday (June 12) sold at Christie’s auction house in London for the staggering price of $42,515, according to whatsellsbest.com. The hand-painted poster, which measures 20″ x 30,” promotes the November 30, 1962 show by the Beatles, who had released their first single, ‘Love [...]

The Beatles' 'Got to Get You Into My Life' Performed by American Idol's 'Final Three'

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:49 +0000

Tonight on American Idol, the final three contestants, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips opened the result show with a performance of the Beatles track ‘Got to Get You Into My Life.’ It’s never easy to see (or in this case hear) something you love stripped of its life, but its something that millions endured as the three took the stage.

Paul McCartney Saved Mark Ronson from Drowning

Dave Lifton — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:34:30 +0000

In addition to being known as a brilliant singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Paul McCartney‘s reputation as an all-around nice guy has been well-earned through the years. If he was less modest, he’d also be able to add the word “hero” to his CV, as it was recently revealed that, many years ago, he saved future producer Mark Ronson from drowning in Long Island Sound.

This Day in History for May 9 – The Beatles Sign Their First Recording Contract and More

Kathy Landin — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:16:29 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1914 – Mother’s Day becomes a public holiday (More info)

1962 – The Beatles sign their first recording contract and hire George Martin to be their producer (More info)

The Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' Hitting Theaters Nationwide

Dave Swanson — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:04:28 +0000

A restored and remastered edition of the animated Beatles film ‘Yellow Submarine’ will be making the rounds at movie houses around the country prior to its June 5 release on DVD and Blu-Ray. Beginning May 5, ‘Yellow Submarine’ will make its way across the country for brief, limited engagements.

Beatles Rare Autographed Single Sells for Five Figures on eBay

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:30:31 +0000

An autographed Beatles ‘Please Please Me’ Red Parlophone single sold on Ebay on Nov. 14 for approximately $12,720.00. This rarity was signed on the A-side by George Harrison and John Lennon while signatures from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were on the B-side of the record, which plays ‘Ask Me Why.’

Paul McCartney's Letter to Mystery Drummer Offered Beatles Gig Up for Auction

Nancy Dunham — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:00:20 +0000

The Beatles‘ Pete Best could have missed his chance to be the band’s first drummer!

A handwritten letter Paul McCartney wrote on August 12, 1960, offered an unidentified drummer an audition just a few days before the Beatles departed for their legendary two-month stint in Hamburg, Germany, reports CBS News.

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Beatles' Widows Attend Premiere of New George Harrison Documentary

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:00:22 +0000

Ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr attended the U.K. premiere of the documentary ‘George Harrison: Living in the Material World’ in London on October 2, as did the widows of their late band mates Harrison (Olivia Harrison) and John Lennon (Yoko Ono).

Their presence sent a loud and clear message about their love and respect for the so-called quiet member of the Fab Four. Other music notables on hand included Beatles producer George Martin and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.

Beatles' 1965 Contract Stated They Would Not Play for Racially Segregated Audiences

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:00:10 +0000

A 1965 contract between the Beatles and a concert venue reveals the band’s demands were few — 150 security guards, electricity and water in their trailer, clean towels, and, most specifically, that they would not play if the audience was racially segregated in any way.

Beatle Pics Bring BIG Bucks And They're Not Even Color! [VIDEO]

Big Bear — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:30:41 +0000

The Beatles First US Concert was at Washington Coliseum in Washington DC on Feburary 11, 1964. MIke Mitchell was just 18 years but he had a camera and the best seats in the house! Some of those pictures were auctioned Wednesday at Christies and they sold for over $360,000! The rarest of them all was [...]

Lucy In The Sky Lyrics Go For Big Bucks

Big Bear — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:58:05 +0000

Handwritten lyrics by John Lennon for The Beatles song “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” were sold at auction yesterday in Los Angeles. The auction company Profiles In History sold the handwritten Lyrics and a John Lennon Sketch for over $237,000 dollars! The handrwitten lyrics contained the the first verse of the song. The Sketch [...]

Wanna Buy A Really Cool Old Beatles T-Shirt?

Big Bear — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:58:06 +0000

A one-of-a-kind BEATLES T-shirt is for sale on eBay! I’ll bet that this T-shirt has some stuff on it that they can’t tell if it was Ketchup or what! I would think that this has some stank on it too! But the t-shirt has the “Butcher” cover on the front. That’s the original photo for The [...]

Abbey Road Album Cover Exhibit

Big Bear — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:35:11 +0000

An exhibit just opened in London featuring all the photos taken the day THE BEATLES shot the cover image for their “Abbey Road” album. On August 8th, 1969, IAIN MacMILLAN snapped just six photos on that shoot, because that’s all the group allowed him to do. Image number 5 made the cover, but the other [...]

Lennon's Letter To Paul For Sale

Big Bear — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:51:57 +0000

You won’t find THIS letter in that upcoming book of JOHN LENNON’s personal papers. The UK’s Sun newspaper says an angry message written by John to PAUL McCARTNEY a year after THE BEATLES broke up will hit the auction block next month in Beverly Hills. John was replying to a note he got from Paul and [...]

Lennon's Lucy Lyrics For Sale

Big Bear — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:19:06 +0000

Another set of lyrics handwritten by JOHN LENNON will hit the auction block next month. Profiles In History said yesterday that John’s draft for the BEATLES’ “Sgt. Pepper” album tune, “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” also has a sketch drawn by John of four people in a room with curtains on the windows. The piece [...]

Today In History: The Beatles

The Web Guy — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:17:04 +0000

Way back in 1961 (yes, that’s 50 years!), a young band finally got to play in their hometown! Notice that the featured image is in black and white? The Beatles made their debut at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England. The group already had a following in the dank nightclubs of Hamburg, Germany, but they [...]