John Lennon/Beatles Mega Thread

[msLinds]

Gibson lifestyle
July 11, 2011
Thats good to see that both John and Yoko and Stevie and Lindsey are on the list of
Legendary Rock Couples.

Two of Us: Top 10 Legendary Rock Couples

Oftentimes it seems rock and roll couples fall into one of two categories. On the one hand, there’s the tempestuous relationship that produces music reflective of that turbulence. On the other, there’s the subdued partnership that yields batches of sublime music and love songs, while offering up little fodder for the press. Both sides of that spectrum are represented among the 10 couples below. Please tell us who we missed, but keep in mind that we’ve limited our choices to couples in which both partners make music. Hence, no Sid and Nancy, and no Ozzy and Sharon.

1. JOHN LENNON/ YOKO ONO
John Lennon’s solo career, and perhaps new wave music as well, would have charted a far different course were it not for Yoko Ono’s profound influence. From the searing introspection of Plastic Ono Band to the romantic fare on Double Fantasy, Lennon’s work reflected Ono’s muse-like sway. Furthermore, as a musician in her own right, Ono is revered to this day by legions of rockers who possess an avant-garde slant.

10. Lindsey Buckingham / Stevie Nicks
9. Thurston Moore / Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth)
8. Win Butler / Regine Chassagne (Arcade Fire)
7. Debbie Harry / Chris Stein (Blondie)
6. Jack White / Meg White
5. Ray Davies / Chrissie Hynde
4. Ike Turner / Tina Turner
3. Paul McCartney / Linda McCartney
2. Kurt Cobain / Courtney Love
1. JOHN LENNON/ YOKO ONO

http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyl...-us-0711-2011/

[msLinds]

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

[msLinds]

Some new video's of the Goastt that just got posted online

The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger at SXSW @ Elysium Austin, TX 19/03/2011

GOASTT - India

http://vimeo.com/26297863

Rainbows In Gasoline

http://vimeo.com/26299404

Jardin Du Luxembourg

http://vimeo.com/26307985

[msLinds]

‪I want to post this video of Sean Lennon singing on stage with the band Cibo Matto at the Brooklyn Bowl on July 12th.Also the other Cibo Matto videos so far from that night.For those fans and people that like the band Cibo Matto with Yuka Honda. Yuka is on the Chimera music record label.That was started by Sean Lennon.Sean use to play Bass for the band and Yuka is Sean's former girlfriend and still live together in the same house with him and Charlotte.

Cibo Matto - Moonchild (with Sean Lennon) - Live in Brooklyn‬

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKaw4wjLyHo

Cibo Matto - Birthday Cake (Live in Brooklyn)

http://www.youtube.com/user/Foxyajf#p/u/12/v5rgqwaNo2U

‪Cibo Matto "Know Your Chicken" (Encore) Brooklyn Bowl 7-12-11‬

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EYhSjz_vFw

‪Cibo Matto "BBQ" Brooklyn Bowl 7-12-11‬

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzzlG4B1BNE

Cibo Matto "Dancefloor" Brooklyn Bowl - 7-12-11 (NEW!)

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

[msLinds]

Some photographs from Cibo Matto and guest Sean Lennon at the Brooklyn Bowl on 7-12-2011.There is a link to where you can also download the concert.That someone recorded.

Cibo Matto and Sean Lennon photographs

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rafebaron/5934347365/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rafebar...n/photostream/

photographs and you can download the songs here

http://www.panyamedia.com/developmen...n-bowl-071211/

[msLinds]

The Telegraph
July 15, 2011
Imagine... Lennon: the New York Years, BBC One, review

Chris Harvey reviews Michael Epstein's film about John Lennon and Yoko Ono's time spent in New York City in the 1970s.Imagine… Lennon: the New York Years (BBC One) told the story of John Lennon when he was living in the US between 1971 and his death in 1980. It was a time which appeared to be defined in great part by Lennon’s relationship with Yoko Ono – musically, politically and emotionally – and in particular by their period of separation in the mid-Seventies.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/t...ne-review.html

South Coast today
July 15, 2011
'A show that will touch your heart'

Anyone who has ever tried to cover "Imagine" and get away with it will testify to what a tough cookie Yoko Ono can be.When it comes to fiercely guarding her husband John Lennon's legacy, Ono makes headlines fairly often — most recently for allegedly threatening to sue a bar in Scotland named "Lennon's Pub."Sure, she's strict. But for the last 30 years as widow of the most famous singer from the most famous band ever, Ono, 78, has also tirelessly devoted herself to keeping Lennon's memory alive.As part of those efforts, visitors to Newport, R.I., this weekend will have a chance to take in 100 different sketches, free-hand drawings, caricatures and illustrations by Lennon, who attended the Liverpool School of Art from 1957-60 and whose talent in that arena surprised Ono."I loved John's style," she says. "I didn't expect that from a pop star or a rock star. When I first saw, I was totally amazed. Since then, I'm still amazed."

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/...NEWS/107150337

Scene and Heard
July 15,2011
HBO DOCUMENTARY FILMS SECURES NORTH AMERICAN TV RIGHTS TO MARTIN SCORSESE’S DOCUMENTARY GEORGE HARRISON: LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD FROM GROVE STREET, SPITFIRE PICTURES AND SIKELIA

HBO has acquired the North American TV rights to Martin Scorsese’s GEORGE HARRISON:* LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD from Grove Street Pictures. The film was produced by Scorsese (through his Sikelia Productions banner), Olivia Harrison (through her Grove Street Pictures banner) and Nigel Sinclair (through Exclusive’s documentary label, Spitfire Pictures). Margaret Bodde served as executive producer on the film, which was edited by David Tedeschi, who previously worked with Scorsese, Bodde and Sinclair on “No Direction Home: Bob Dylan,” and with Scorsese and Bodde on “Public Speaking.” Tedeschi also edited Scorsese’s Rolling Stones concert film “Shine a Light.” The documentary will debut in two parts – on Oct. 5 and 6, 2011 – exclusively on HBO.

http://sceneandheardblog.wordpress.c...s-and-sikelia/

I found this online.The tickets are not yet on sale.But it looks like The Goastt will be performing in London, UK on October 7, 2011

The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger
Bush Hall, 
London UK
Fri October 7, 2011

http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F0046EED1495233

[msLinds]

I just checked again.The tickets are now on sale for this Goastt concert on October 7th 2011 in London,UK

The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger
Bush Hall, 
London UK
Fri October 7, 2011

http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F0046EED1495233

[Nico]

They're coming to London? Hmm....this intrigues me.

[msLinds]

Serge Gainsbourg Tribute
Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 7:00pm
The Ghost of A Saber Tooth Tiger
The Hollywood Bowl, CA

The Ghost of A Saber tooth Tiger
Friday, September 30 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Littlefield, Brooklyn, NYC

The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger
Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 7:00pm
Cafe De La Dance, Paris, FRANCE

The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger
Bush Hall, 
London UK
Friday October 7, 2011

The Ghost of A Saber Tooth Tiger
Saturday October 15, 2011 8pm
Recital Hall
Steller Center, New York

http://stallercenter.com/1112/lennon.html

Click here and then on each line with the tour dates for information about tickets to these performances

http://thegoastt.com/tour.html

[msLinds]

I have few last new updates tonight.Everyone have a safe, positive and great weekend.Take care

CBS New York
July 15, 2011
Yankee Stadium Hosts Beatles Star And Music Legend Paul McCartney

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Sir Paul McCartney kicked off his first series of concerts at the new Yankee stadium Friday. It is the start of his “On The Run” tour, which will also hit Detroit, Chicago and Cincinnati.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/07/...aul-mccartney/

Space.com
July 15, 2011
Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Atlantis got an extra special wakeup call from famed singer Paul McCartney today. Atlantis' four astronauts were woken up this morning at 12:59 a.m. by the song Good Day Sunshine. McCartney also pre-recorded a special message for the shuttle crew as they begin their eighth day in orbit.

http://www.space.com/12294-shuttle-a...all-space.html

dexigner.com
July 13, 2011
3XN Designed Museum of Liverpool to Launch July 19, 2011

The new Museum of Liverpool, opening on July 19, will not only tell the story of its importance as one of the World's great ports or about its cultural influence, such as with the Beatles phenomenon. It will also serve as a meeting point for History, the People of Liverpool and visitors from around the globe. Therefore, according to the Architect, Kim Herforth Nielsen, the structure functions as much more than just a Building or a Museum.

http://www.dexigner.com/news/23430

neatorama.com
July 7, 2011
The Beatles' Strangest Gig

As we all know, there is a time in every performer’s career where they are “complete unknowns.” Yes, there was a time, really not so long ago, when no one knew or had ever even heard of Frank Sinatra or Woody Allen or Meryl Streep. And so it was with the greatest, most famous, most deified show biz act of the 20th century: The Beatles.
In the summer of 1960, none of the usually-employed Beatles even had a day job. And like us all, the boys wanted to make some money. The then-foursome consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Stuart Sutcliffe played the oddest gig in the Beatles’ long and storied history.

http://www.neatorama.com/2011/07/07/...strangest-gig/

The Downey Patriot
July 14, 2011
Beatles musical playing in San Pedro

SAN PEDRO – "In My Life – A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles", an award-winning musical biography of the Beatles told through the eyes of manager Brian Epstein and featuring live music from tribute band Abbey Road, will play a one-night show Aug. 26 at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased online at brownpapertickets.com or by calling (800) 838-3006."In My Life" gives the audience a chance to "be there" at pivotal moments in the career of the Beatles: Liverpool's legendary Cavern Club, "The Ed Sullivan Show," Shea Stadium, Abbey Road Studios and the final live performance on the rooftop of their Apple Corp offices.
The show premiered to sold-out audiences in April 28 at a small Orange County theatre and a number of nights were added to keep up with demand. The production now tours nationally in regional theaters, including a sold out performance last March at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center.

http://thedowneypatriot.com/bookmark...g-in-San-Pedro

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News and Star
July 16, 2011
Imagine... if there’d been a happy ending

Had there been any poetic justice to John Lennon’s life, his move to New York to escape the worst excesses of London’s tabloid press and police officers (so what else is new?) would have had a happy ending.“He was an artist. Why would you kill an artist?” Yoko Ono choked on her continuing grief at the end of Imagine – Lennon: The New York Years (BBC 1).There was no happy ending. In fact, Michael Epstein’s excellent film, introduced by Alan Yentob, showed how John Lennon’s pursuit of happiness, as part of the perceived American dream he’d trusted, had given him but a few short years of peace before he was shot dead on his doorstep.Of course we knew all that already. Lennon’s story has been told many times before – but perhaps not quite so honestly and lyrically as was done here.

http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/opinion...rPath=opinion/

The Telegraph
July 17, 2011
Must it be Lennon or McCartney ?

Despite a lot of petty side-taking, the greatest songwriting partnership in history was precisely that: a partnership. Neil McCormick on The Beatles.POOR old Paul McCartney. "It's going down in posterity that John was the cool one and Paul was a bit soppy," he complained last year. Yet after decades of critical abuse, he seems to have finally succeeded in putting memories of The Frog Chorus to rest, salvaging some dignity with the much-lauded Anthology collection of Beatles out-takes, earning generally positive reviews of his back-to-basics solo album (Flaming Pie) and being the subject of an authorised biography ('Paul McCartney: Many Years from Now' by Barry Miles) that reaffirms his creative importance in the Beatles set-up.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/4...McCartney.html

Beatles 'reunion' a no-go, according to Julian Lennon
July 14, 2011

Published reports have been circulating for the past few days about a potential Beatles’ “reunion” concert for London’s 2012 Olympics that would feature surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as John Lennon’s son Julian, and George Harrison’s son, Dhani.Now Julian Lennon is saying, don’t even think about it.* “There will never be a Beatles reunion because two of the members of the band have since passed,” Lennon posted on his Facebook page. “And no one could, or should, try to replace them...End of...x.”* We agree. It’s ludicrous to call the above configuration any semblance of the Beatles. And it’s not a Beatles reunion just because the sons of Lennon and Harrison may stand in for their dads.

http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat...-julian-lennon

Liverpool Echo
July 14, 2011
Missing John Lennon psychedelic eye mosaic from Liverpool’s garden festival reunited with owners

A MOSAIC designed by John Lennon was reunited with its owners after being lost for more than two decades.There are now hopes the Psychedelic Eye will return to the Beatle’s home city of Liverpool, from where it went missing in 1987.
The custom-made piece, which is constructed from more than 17,500 ceramic tiles each no bigger than a quarter of an inch square, was originally installed at the end of Lennon’s swimming pool in his mansion at Kenwood, Surrey, where the hits Yellow Submarine and Hey Jude were composed.Lennon sold the house in 1968, and in 1982 it was sold to an anonymous Swedish businessman.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liver...0252-29049811/

The Wall Street Journal
July 16, 2011
Meeting the Beatles—Again

After shooting photos of a 1964 concert in Washington, D.C., Mike Mitchell didn't really know what he had. The 18-year-old photographer marked the rolls of film "Beedles."Almost half a century later, nearly 50 never-before-seen Beatles photographs, including images of the band's first-ever U.S. concert, will be auctioned at Christie's on Wednesday, with a presale estimate of $100,000. The black-and-white photographs feature a sweating and joyful Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr bouncing at the drums and a policeman using bullets as earplugs to block the screams from more than 8,000 fans. The priciest photographs are expected to sell for $4,000 to $6,000 each.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...le_Lifestyle_5

Liverpool Echo
July 16, 2011
Paddy Shennan’s TV review: Imagine . . . Lennon: The New York Years (BBC1)

THERE was a lot to admire about the late John Lennon’s character, as laid bare in the excellent Imagine . . . Lennon: The New York Years (BBC1, Tuesday).
But also a lot to give you cause to feel sorry for him.Here, yet again, was proof that untold wealth and worldwide fame are no guarantees of a happy and fulfilled life.
And yet Lennon’s New York adventure had started so positively – so much so that it even seemed as if he had forgotten about the brilliance of his home city.“John would often say ‘I should have been born in New York City’,” Yoko Ono told us.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liver...0252-29061136/

[msLinds]

This new video with Sean Lennon playing his guitar in it. Just got posted on You Tube a couple days ago.I have few other new articles to.Everyone have a safe, positive and great week.

Operation Juliet: BP Fallon (vox), Aaron Lee Tasjan (guitar/vox), Sean Lennon (guitar), Irina Lazareanu (vox/tambourine), Teddy Purvay (bass), Mark Stepro (drums)

‪Operation Juliet - Van And Gloria‬

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ6G8SzP6OE

Mirror.UK
July 17, 2011
War breaks out between rival Beatles tribute acts

YESTERDAY all their troubles seemed so far away, but now a Beatles tribute band is facing a major headache.The Counterfeit Beatles’ Fab Four may be about to become a trio as rivals eye-up their John Lennon.The Bootleg Beatles’ own Lennon, Neil Harrison, is retiring so they have approached the Counterfeit’s Reuven Gershon to step in.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-sto...5875-23267201/

Spinner.com
July 13, 2011
The Monkees' Davy Jones Recalls Beatles Friendship and Mike Nesmith's Disloyalty

When he appeared on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' with the Beatles in 1964, Davy Jones had no idea he was staring at his future.On the show, he performed a song from 'Oliver!' the Broadway show he was acting in at the time. But two years later, he'd be cast in 'The Monkees,' a TV show about a band similar to the Beatles and inspired by the Fab Four movie 'A Hard Day's Night.'

http://www.spinner.com/2011/07/13/da...nkees-reunion/

Los Angeles Times
July 13, 2011
George Harrison documentary to get Oct debut on HBO

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A new George Harrison documentary featuring home movies, interviews and never before seen material will make its debut in October on HBO, the cable channel said on Wednesday.Produced by Oscar-winner Martin Scorsese and Harrison's widow Olivia, "George Harrison: Living in the Material World", traces the life of the late Beatle from his musical beginnings in Liverpool to his fame with the Fab Four in the 1960s as well as his work as a philanthropist and filmmaker.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...,4127603.story

Washington Examiner
July 13, 2011
Classical Mystery Tour plays Strathmore with a little help from the BSO

What performer doesn't want great material? Classical musicians have the works of Beethoven and Mozart as a time-tested audience-pleaser, while actors bite into the greatest Shakespearean characters with relish.The Classical Mystery Tour, presented along with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Thursday at the Music Center at Strathmore, calls up the music of the Beatles.

http://washingtonexaminer.com/entert...ittle-help-bso

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Liverpool Echo
July 18, 2011
Reports claim ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney’s PR team was targeted by phone hackers

SIR Paul McCartney was allegedly targeted by phone hackers during his multi-million pound divorce from Heather Mills, reports claimed.Members of the former Beatle’s then-PR team believe their mobiles were accessed by the private investigator Glenn Mulcaire, who was working for the News Of The World.Alan Edwards, founder of PR agency the Outside Organisation, said it was “highly unlikely” his phone was not hacked in 2006.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liver...0252-29071350/


NME.com
July 13, 2011
John Lennon's Decade Of Underachievement? Blame New York

If there’s one thing last night’s BBC One documentary Lennon: The New York Years proved, it’s that John Lennon and Yoko Ono enjoyed a somewhat complex relationship – the 1970s counterculture’s Cheryl and Ashley, if you will – oh, and that the Feds were out to get him. But what about the music? Lennon spent the last nine years of his life in New York City (with a brief sojourn in Los Angeles), plenty of time to cement a reputation as the coolest and most creative of Beatles – but did he manage it?

http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?bl...&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

The Courier.UK
July 18, 2011
Rare chance to see Peto Collection photos during Scottish Beatles Weekend
Rarely-seen images of The Beatles will go on show in Dundee's Gallery Q next month to coincide with the Scottish Beatles Weekend held in the city.The photographs — taken by Michael Peto and held by Dundee University's archives — show the Beatles in 1965, the year of the filming of Help! and the award of their MBEs.

http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Living/M...s-weekend.html

Mirror.uk
July 19,2011
Beatles tribute acts settle John Lennon feud

The Beatles tribute band accused of trying to poach a rival’s John Lennon has let it be – by finding an unknown as a replacement.Adam Hastings, 23, will join the Bootleg Beatles when Neil Harrison retires

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-sto...5875-23280711/

[msLinds]

CMJ.com
July 19, 2011
Cibo Matto, Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger @ Bowery Ballroom

Japanese duo Cibo Matto played a reunion show at New York’s Bowery Ballroom last night with support from Sean Lennon’s new project, the Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger.

http://www.cmj.com/the-feed/2011/07/...wery-ballroom/

[Nico]

MsLinds, that article about "John's Decade of Underachievement" left a very bad taste in my mouth. Why are people so ignorant? And why do these people have the right to be published on the Internet for all to read and sway, or in print so it is there forever? John's amazing music speaks for itself.

That is all I will say.