Examiner - John Lennon
October 21, 2011
Good Ol' Freda news update: Beatles' secretary dishes about Fab Four on air
October 21, 2011, Seattle Washington– Freda Kelly, The Beatles secretary and Official Fan Club President from 1962-1972 shared her memories on Seattle’s Bob Rivers Show (KJR Classic Rock station 95.7) yesterday morning via a telephone interview from her office in England. Freda is doing a very special documentary on her time with the Beatles entitled “Good Ol’ Freda”, revealing many personal recollections of her time with them. Beginning as an early fan who watched them play at the Cavern Club in ‘61, to becoming Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein’s secretary, she then headed up their official fan club. Fan club membership grew to unimaginable heights as the Fab Four exploded onto the world scene as the most popular rock band in history.
FREDA MEETS THE BEATLES
“I met the Beatles through Brian Epstein, since I worked for him. I used to hang out with the Beatles at the Cavern lunchtime sessions when they played there,” Freda told Bob and his staff, when asked to describe her first memories of meeting the band. “I was only 17 then. I’d go and have a bowl of soup for lunch and they’d play 2-3 times a week from noon till 2:00.”
for the rest of the interview
http://www.examiner.com/john-lennon-...-four-on-air-1
TR3S
October 20, 2011
Anahí Partners With Yoko Ono For Non-Violence Project
We know what you’re thinking. Mexican pop star Anahí and legendary Beatle widow Yoko Ono seem like an odd pairing. But they both have legions of loyal fans and are hoping to get them involved in the Non-Violence Project. Anahí and Ono have partnered up for the "Billion Faces For Peace" initiative, which encourages people to ditch their weapons and spread the word about non-violence. The program hopes to attract a billion volunteers worldwide, each of whom would send in a picture of themselves for a giant collage. Yoko's late husband, John Lennon, died as a result of gun violence and she's made sure his pic is included in the mural too. So far, 3,000 people have joined the cause and Anahí is hoping to bump that number up significantly.
http://blogamole.tr3s.com/2011/10/20...lence-project/