4 July 2008, 3:45 pm
Mike McGann is returning to portray John Lennon for the first time in 16 years. The Liverpool actor who famously first played the ex-Beatle the year after his murder says he is "chuffed" to be part of the Lennon tribute, but acknowledges the fresh challenges. "I am seven years older n... read more
4 July 2008, 3:40 pm
Ringo appeared in Florida last night. He emits an inextinguishable flurry of enthusiasm, while genuinely appearing to be having a good time. Introducing the title track of his current LP, Liverpool 8, he jokes he probably has more copies stashed at home than the amount purchased by those in this hou... read more
4 July 2008, 3:37 pm
A huge number of Sixties acts from the halcyon days of the Merseybeat scene are set to pay homage to The Beatles on Beatles Day in Liverpool. Acts signed up for the tribute to the Fab Four include Gerry Marsden, The Quarrymen, The Original Fourmost and Kingsize Taylor and The Dominoes.... read more
4 July 2008, 3:22 pm
For 20 years Ed Sullivan was the biggest musical tastemaker in American TV, and thus the world. From 1948 to 1971 his TV show was required viewing. He made Elvis and the Beatles. Comedian Joan Rivers, who appeared on the show 19 times, tells the story in a new book, Ed Sullivan and the Gateway to Am... read more
4 July 2008, 3:20 pm
On July 4, 1966, the Fab Four were in the Philippines, afraid for their lives. You see, they were there to play a concert. But when manager Brian Epstein declined the band's invitation to a luncheon with Imelda Marcos, it was broadcast as a snub by the fabled shoe obsessive and her nation's media.... read more
3 July 2008, 7:12 pm
On July 12, The Grammy Foundation will honor Sir George Martin on the USC campus. It is the signature, annual "Starry Night" – a special benefit dinner and concert. Scheduled to attend are Sir Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, Ringo Starr, and Olivia Harrison.... read more
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