John Lennon/Beatles Mega Thread

[msLinds]

YOKO ONO IMAGINES PEACE- the May Music Issue cover of Status Magazine
April 29, 2011

Yes, that is THE YOKO ONO on our May Music Issue cover! Don’t worry, we can’t believe it either. The STATUS team has been working hard, and our ART Department did something special. They went crazy illustrating almost every article (not all, but you know what I mean) and we promise you’ll love every single one of them.

http://statusmagonline.com/status-ma...ue/#more-21335

http://imaginepeace.com/archives/14761

[Nico]

Wonderful. I'll be getting that magazine. I adore the picture. I find Yoko to be an interesting subject for a portrait. Her face has stories to tell.

[msLinds]

I am going to look for a copy of that magazine myself Nico.I have 2 more updates for tonight. I also have another article about those Paul Mc Cartney reissue's coming out.

Las Vegas Sun
April 28, 2011
Paul, Ringo, Yoko and Olivia to attend 5th anniversary of ‘Love’ ?

Music legends Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will hopefully reunite with Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison, the widows of the late Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison, respectively, in a return visit to Las Vegas. Vegas DeLuxe has exclusively confirmed that the fab four all hope to be here for a fifth-anniversary celebration June 8 for Cirque du Soleil’s hit spectacular Love at the Mirage.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011...th-anniversar/

Consequence of Sound
April 27, 2011
Paul McCartney to reissue McCartney & McCartney II
Last Fall, Sir Paul McCartney reissued the Wings classic Band on the Run to critical acclaim. Now, the former Beatle will open his vault once more, this time for the re-release of two solo albums: McCartney and McCartney II. Special and deluxe configurations of both reissues will be available June 14th via MPL and the Concord Music Group.

http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/0...-mccartney-ii/

[msLinds]

I don't want to start a new thread just to post this.

Everyone have a safe.positive and great weekend.Happy Beltane this Sunday May 1st.These links are for those people that don't know about it.Take care and be good to yourselves and each other.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane



http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.htm...lidays&id=2765

[msLinds]

Undercover
April 29, 2011

Concert For George [Harrison] Gets Cinematic Release In Australia
The iconic Concert for George is going to see a cinematic release this weekend across Australia.The show took place on November 29, 2002 - one year to the day after the death of the “quiet” Beatle, George Harrison and features music written by and/or loved by George performed by his close friends including Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, Jools Holland, Jim Keltner, Gary Brooker (Procol Harem), Joe Jeff Lynne (ELO), Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Ravi Shankar’s Orchestra and more.

http://www.undercover.fm/news/14535-...e-in-australia

Antimusic
April 27, 2011
George Martin Reflects On The Beatles

(Gibson) One can forgive Sir George Martin for not doing too much press these days. The former Beatles producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, who turned 85 earlier this year, has not produced an album since 2006's Beatles mash-up, Love, for Cirque du Soleil. Beyond that, he's answered every conceivable question about his former colleagues one could ask. But with a new documentary set to air on the BBC, Martin sat down with The Independent to talk about his career, and yes, in particular, those magical days with the Fab Four.

http://www.antimusic.com/news/11/apr..._Beatles.shtml

Big Hollywood
April 2011
Seth Swirsky’s ‘Beatles Stories’ an Epic Unto Itself

An e-mail exchange with John Lennon’s ex-lover May Pang set Seth Swirsky on a crash course in documentary filmmaking.The singer-songwriter with both a bevy of chart toppers and a respected solo career to his credit, met Pang about six years ago following an email introduction. Swirsky asked Pang if they could take an impromptu tour of Lennon’s infamous “lost weekend” hot spots circa the early 1970s.

http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/cf...c-unto-itself/

[msLinds]

Click Liverpool
April 25, 2011
Pete Best Returns This Summer with Best Fest 3

Best Fest is back this year, this being the 3rd year of the Beatlemania inspired festival.
This years theme is a tribute to Litherland Town Hall. A venue that is acclaimed for the beginning of Beatlemania. True or not it was a turning point in The Beatles career.

http://www.clickliverpool.com/clocke...t-fest-3-.html

[Nico]

Originally Posted by msLinds

Antimusic
April 27, 2011
George Martin Reflects On The Beatles

(Gibson) One can forgive Sir George Martin for not doing too much press these days. The former Beatles producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, who turned 85 earlier this year, has not produced an album since 2006's Beatles mash-up, Love, for Cirque du Soleil. Beyond that, he's answered every conceivable question about his former colleagues one could ask. But with a new documentary set to air on the BBC, Martin sat down with The Independent to talk about his career, and yes, in particular, those magical days with the Fab Four.

http://www.antimusic.com/news/11/apr..._Beatles.shtml

Big Hollywood
April 2011
Seth Swirsky’s ‘Beatles Stories’ an Epic Unto Itself

An e-mail exchange with John Lennon’s ex-lover May Pang set Seth Swirsky on a crash course in documentary filmmaking.The singer-songwriter with both a bevy of chart toppers and a respected solo career to his credit, met Pang about six years ago following an email introduction. Swirsky asked Pang if they could take an impromptu tour of Lennon’s infamous “lost weekend” hot spots circa the early 1970s.

http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/cf...c-unto-itself/

Thanks MsLinds.

I read a little about George Martin's reflections and how he was a bit pi$$ed that John stated he wanted to re-record ALL the Beatles songs (including Strawberry Fields which is MY personal fave) and...I understand where John was coming from. Really brilliant people are never fully satisfied with their work. (Unless you're Paul McCartney, of course, who always seems beyond pleased with everything he's ever done.) I think John had a restless spirit, and a fast mind. He probably envisioned something in his mind and when the final product fell short. Even if the final product is the greatest song to ever be set to record, it fell short he was somewhat disappointed. That was John for you. I think a lot of people don't "get" that and most of those people aren't necessarily artists to the degree that John was. As much as I will be criticized for saying this, Lady Gaga had it right when she exclaimed she isn't always satisfied with her work, though she knows it's good the work falls short of her expectations. John was this and more so.

Also, I have Seth Swirsky music! He's great. And I believe they will be showing his documentary at Abbey Road On The River. I hope you and 3rd World Man decide what you want from AROTR from me. I want to share something with the two other biggest Beatles/John fans on the Ledge.

[msLinds]

On August 28th 2011, Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl, ' The Ghost a Saber Tooth Tiger' will be playing at the Serge Gainsbourg Tribute at the Hollywood Bowl.

Sunday, August 28, 2011, 7:00PM
Hollywood Bowl
2301 North Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90068
323.850.2000

Artists:
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
Jean Claude Vannier
Beck, special guest
Sean Lennon, special guest
Charlotte Kemp Muhl, special guest
Ed Droste, special guest
Victoria Legrand, special guest
Mike Patton, special guest
China Forbes, special guest
Nika Roza Danilova (Zola Jesus), special guest
Anne Litt, host

http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets...il.cfm?id=4575

[msLinds]

Yoko Ono Lennon arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, in New York, May 2, 2011.

http://www.daylife.com/photo/0gMX3nz...__site=daylife

http://nba.msg.com/photo/00RK8vedEj3Ls?q=Karl+Lagerfeld

Beatles Unlimited
April 28, 2011
The 2:46 Quakebook project with Yoko Ono Lennon

In just four weeks, the 2:46 Quakebook project has turned an idea first voiced in a single tweet, into a rich collection of essays, artwork and photographs submitted by indivdiuals around the world, including people who endured the disaster and journalists who covered it.2:46: Aftershocks: Stories from the Japan Earthquake contains a piece by*Yoko Ono, and work created specifically for the book by authors*William Gibson,*Barry Eisler and Jake Adelstein.

http://www.beatles-unlimited.com/201...yoko-ono/Beatl

[msLinds]

RND Rock News
April 28, 2011

Lennon’s reboot call hurt me, says Beatles producer
Sir George Martin tells of devastation when John told him he wanted to re-record everything Fab Four had ever done.Beatles producer Sir George Martin remains intensely proud of his work with the Fab Four – but remembers how upset he was when John Lennon said he wanted to re-record everything they’d ever done.

http://rocknewsdesk.com/world-news/l...producer/1522/

[Nico]

Originally Posted by msLinds

RND Rock News
April 28, 2011

Lennon’s reboot call hurt me, says Beatles producer
Sir George Martin tells of devastation when John told him he wanted to re-record everything Fab Four had ever done.Beatles producer Sir George Martin remains intensely proud of his work with the Fab Four – but remembers how upset he was when John Lennon said he wanted to re-record everything they’d ever done.

http://rocknewsdesk.com/world-news/l...producer/1522/

I feel you George, but get over it for goodness sakes. There's not much John can do to apologize for your hurt feelings now. (And besides, I understand John's POV completely so I doubt he'd bother with an apology- but probably a cup of tea.)

[Nico]

On Yoko's Facebook page she posted a link to her AMAZING song "Walking On Thin Ice" and the gorgeous explanation of the song, which left me and tons in tears.

Here's the link. Enjoy and share your own feelings on the flawless greatness last-song-John-Lennon-ever-touched amazing-ness that is "Walking On Thin Ice."

http://soundcloud.com/yokoono/walking-on-thin-ice

Oh, and right before the song begins is John saying, "I think you got your very first number 1 Yoko." So eerie, because it was in fact her first number 1.

John Lennon: Yoko Ono's greatest fan

[msLinds]

I agree Nico with your views about George Martin.I heard that song and had read what Yok had posted on that link for the song 'walking on thin Ice.' It is beautiful and emotionally powerful song and a sad one to.I have a update.Also check out the cool
photograph Sean posted on his yfrog photographs page.

The Goastt performed on the the rooftop of the Cartier Mansion at a private dinner to celebrate the Museum of Modern Art's big Party in the garden.

Harpers Bazaar Report
5-4-2011
Tuesday Night's Dinner Menu: Cartier Jewels & a Sabertooth Tiger
Although the Museum of Modern Art's annual Party in the Garden isn't till next week, Cartier got a jump start on the action by hosting a swanky dinner on the roof of their Fifth Avenue mansion last night.
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/bazaar-...-dinner-050411

Morning Star
WSJ At Cartier, Met Ball Still Has Shine
5-5- 2011

http://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/mark...38501958306998

The Wall Street Journal
5 -5 -2011

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...116760530.html


Sean Lennon : yfrog photographs
May 4th 2011
We are all star dust

http://yfrog.com/gzsx0dkj

[msLinds]

‪Sean Lennon asks Jaron Lanier how to change Internet economics‬
Filmed at the Cooper Union, Festival of Ideas for the New City, May 5, 2011.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9uBeWy8StU

May 2,2011
Noir Magazine

The AMERICAN Issue of NOIR magazine features various 'American themed' sections; from fashion, style, beauty, interviews, celebrities and travel guides. Our cover stars Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl chat to us about the US of A

http://issuu.com/noirmagazineuk/docs/noirmagazine6

[msLinds]

I got rabies at the Zoo
April 27, 2011
Interview with Yoko Ono Lennon

Yoko Ono. What else is there to say? A woman who needs no introduction. A woman who was in love with the most significant musician in the world. When the press was released that Yoko Ono would be performing in Austin, TX with her Plastic Ono Band for SXSW I immediately jumped at this opportunity to see something that billions would not. Not only did Ono perform, but she also was a keynote speaker for Austin's music/film festival that generated more than one million people to town. Ms. Ono has had numerous consecutive dance singles ranking at #1 on the top of the Billboard Dance Chart. She also was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Mojo magazine. Aside from her achievements she was also an inspiration to many songs from The Beatles, such as Abbey Road's "Because" that was written due to Lennon watching Yoko play Beethoven's "Moonlight backwards.

http://igotrabiesatthezoo.blogspot.c...-yoko-ono.html