John Lennon/Beatles Mega Thread

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Goldmine
July 7, 2011
Limited-edition Harrison replica guitar impressed many

A musician never forgets his first really good instrument. George Harrison is on record as saying that the black Gretsch Duo Jet he purchased second-hand in 1961 was “the first real decent guitar that I ever had.” This particular Gretsch wasn’t something he used sparingly or just for practice. It served as Harrison’s main guitar during the early years of The Beatles, both in concert (at hometown gigs in Liverpool, England, and during the band’s residencies in Hamburg, Germany) and in the studio (he played it on most of his band’s debut album).

http://www.goldminemag.com/features/...impressed-many

Liverpool Echo
July 9, 2011

Rare Beatles memorabilia found in handbag to go up for sale at auction in Liverpool

A SURPRISE discovery of rare Beatles memorabilia found in a Merseyside attic will go under the hammer.The items, which came out of an old handbag, are expected to fetch £15,000 in total for the Fab Four fan, from Wirral.The star lots will be two signed singles, which have an estimate of £6,500 to £8,000.Other items from the same collection are a Hard Day’s Night premiere ticket for Liverpool’s Odeon cinema in Liverpool and a Beatles and Joe Brown handbill.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liver...0252-29021741/

NME.com
July 11, 2011 17:47

Paul McCartney has hinted that he and Ringo Starr may put together a new version of The Beatles for the Olympic opening ceremony

Speaking on US TV, he nodded when asked whether he would appear at the London games. But after quickly realising he may have said too much he backtracked. 

McCartney then said: "I hear there's a rumour that I might be involved." However when referring to The Beatles he said: "I hear they're planning this sort of music." 

According to The Sun an insider said: "Macca was just being coy about the details. He has been speaking to organisers and has said he'd love to be involved with the games in some way. The organisers want the music legend to appear alongside other big British acts. And they also want Ringo onstage as well to make it extra special."

http://www.nme.com/news/the-beatles/57943