John Lennon/Beatles Mega Thread

[msLinds]

Thanks Nico for posting all the beautiful photographs of George and the video's.I will be sending out my Pagan prayers for him tomorrow and for his wife Olivia and Dhani to. I understand and know its hard not to be sad tomorrow.But I'm sure that George would want us to be positive and happy and celebrate his life and not just be sad tomorrow.I have one more update tonight.Everyone have a safe and positive tuesday and take care.

Whitehot Magazine
whitehot | November 2011: Yoko Ono: IMAGINE PEACE at the University of LaVerne
Yoko Ono: IMAGINE PEACE
University of La Verne Harris Art Gallery
November 7 - December 15, 2011

While technically not a part of the Pacific Standard Time family -- which occupies some five dozen venues and explores art made in LA from 1945-80 -- this timelier than ever exhibition fits right in. It is cut from the same zeitgeist-cloth of action, Fluxus, installation, durational performance, political engagement, appropriation of mass communication media strategies, and empathetic conceptualism that defines the best of what PST has to offer. Although it originated at the University of Akron, curated by Kevin Concannon and John Noga with Ono’s active and ongoing involvement, the laid back insistence of its homemade aesthetic, its emphasis on direct action, soul of humor, and preponderance of documentation of fleeting non-object works -- not to mention the centrality of its anti-war message -- belong as much to the history of mid-20th century Los Angeles as anywhere.

The exhibition has a feeling of complicity and continuity, though it is comprised of areas of work by Ono and Lennon operating as solo artists and as a couple in the 1960s -- *including installations of John and Yoko’s Year of Peace that are designed to help visitors spread the message of love and peace through the distribution of ephemera, like the iconic black and white IMAGINE PEACE buttons; and also includes a selection of Ono’s recent solo works. Among the latter -- and among the most powerfully communicative objects in the show -- is her over-sized chess board, Play it By Trust. Recalling Ono’s penchant for painting everyday things white in order to refocus our perspective on their universal and symbolic qualities, the board is a visceral reminder that it’s impossible to fight an enemy who is indistinguishable from yourself. Moreover, that we are all ultimately connected, the same, rendering the fundamental adversarial stance of war absurd and untenable.

http://whitehotmagazine.com/articles...y-laverne/2421

[Nico]

Thank you MsLinds! I will do my utmost to be happy and remember all the beauty and love George brought into the world. My thoughts are also with Olivia and Dhani.

[msLinds]

Calgary Sun
November 29, 2011
Beatle’s sister pens tell-all book
Louise Harrison opens up about the Fab Four

George Harrison’s sister Louise is to break her silence for the first time by releasing a tell-all book about life with the Beatles legend.The late guitarist, who died 10 years ago on Tuesday, was one of four siblings, and for years Louise has been urged to pen a tome detailing her experiences growing up with the star.Now she has finally relented and put together a book featuring her memories of the rocker, letters, and never-before-seen photographs from her family album.And she's adamant her work, due for release in 2012 or 2013, will go some way to dispelling the "myths and fantasies" surrounding the story of the Fab Four.Louise, who lives in Branson, Missouri, tells the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, "So much garbage has been written about George and the Beatles. Half of the stuff has been written by people who spent maybe an hour on a plane with the Beatles. Now I think it's my duty to get the truth out.

http://www.calgarysun.com/2011/11/29...-tell-all-book

RT.com
November 29, 2011
Ex Beatle to bring all his loving to Moscow

Listen to what the man said, especially if it is his majesty Sir Paul McCartney confirming his highly-anticipated live gig in the Russian capital in mid-December.The iconic 69-year-old singer once promised he could “work it out” and has kept his word to the Russian organizers of his concert, scheduled for December 14.According to his Moscow managers, “the scale of the show can be verified by the number of the personnel, the amount of equipment, the quality of state-of-the-art light, sound and lavish scenery.”Apart from tons of stage equipment, the former Beatle is also set to bring to Moscow the new Mrs. McCartney, Nancy Shevell. The 51-year-old American brunette is rumored to be three months pregnant.

http://rt.com/art-and-culture/news/p...atles-gig-487/

Music News.com
November 29, 2011

George Harrison remembered ten years on
Ten years ago today, George Harrison lost his battle with lung cancer at the age of 58, ending one of the most influential musical lives ever led.Harrison gained a reputation for himself as 'the quiet Beatle', often preferring to leave the spotlight to his more vocal band mates. During this time, however, he was the songwriting master behind some of the most highly regarded songs of the band's career including 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps', 'Here Comes The Sun' and the cheeky stab at the tax department who were, at the time, taxing the band 95% because they found themselves in the top earners in the country, 'Taxman'.'When you think about it, the four egos, it's amazing they did anything because they're all very strong people,' producer George Martin said in a BBC Radio Documentary on Harrison.

http://www.music-news.com/shownews.a...&nItemID=46390

Music Radar
November 29, 2011
George Harrison's 10 greatest Beatles songs
A video tribute to "the quiet Beatle"

Yes, of course, George Harrison was "the quiet Beatle," in as much as anybody in that seismic quartet could have really been regarded as such.While the tag might have been one of perspective - John and Paul were the frontmen with outsized personalities, and Ringo, well, he was Ringo! - it was, in fact, the furthest thing from the truth when looking at the impact that George Harrison, that lovely lad with the beautifully sculpted face and impossibly cool hair who also played some pretty darn fine guitar, had on this world.No, one really couldn't be "quiet" to garner the attention of the then-teenaged John Lennon and Paul McCartney with his version of Raunchy, an audition of which gained his entree into a combo that would become The Beatles.

http://www.musicradar.com/news/guita...s-songs-516316

[msLinds]

John Lennon annual candlelight memorial next week in Hollywood
November 30, 2011

Fans of John Lennon and the Beatles will place candles and flowers around Lennon's Hollywood Walk of Fame star next week, on Thursday, December 8, 2011, the anniversary of the 1980 tragic death of the late legendary singer, songwriter, peace activist, and Beatles member.The free-to-the-public gathering will take place from 6:00 PM until 8:00PM in front of the Capitol Records Tower Building where Lennon's star is located, at 1750 N. Vine Street in Hollywood, California. John Lennon and Beatles songs will be performed at the event. Fans are invited to give public tributes at the open mic. Event organizers say the gathering is meant to be more a time for celebrating John's life and music than a time for mourning.The event is being sponsored by the peace group. For further information, email [email protected]

Liverpool Echo
November 30, 2011
Liverpool marks a decade without the quiet Beatle George Harrison

Liverpool remembered George Harrison 10 years after the former Beatle lost his battle with cancer.Flags flew at half mast at the Town Hall and St George’s Hall to commemorate the death of one of its most famous sons.The centrepiece of the day was a free concert at St George’s Hall, celebrating George’s life through music. It was organised by Denise Theophilus, along with Bill Heckle from Cavern City Tours and Liverpool city Council.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liver...0252-29867087/

Clash Music
November 30, 2011
Noel Gallagher / Paul Mc carney catch Up

Noel Gallagher has revealed that he recently met up with Paul McCartney backstage before a show in Milan.It's no secret that Noel Gallagher is a fan of the Beatles. During his spell in Oasis, the songwriter even went as far as to hire Zac Starkey - Ringo Starr's son - to sit in on drums. So when the guitarist found that he was in Milan at the same time as Sir Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher couldn't resist attempting to meet up with his long time idol.

http://www.clashmusic.com/news/noel-...rtney-catch-up

What Sells Best
October 18, 2011
Secret Beatles Ticket Fetches $7,278

This early Beatles rehearsal ticket sold for $7,278 on eBay, but a secret could keep others (owning the same ticket) from ever discovering its value.The Ticket was distributed by CBS for a Beatles rehearsal prior to their performing on the Ed Sullivan Show in Miami, Florida, (Deauville Hotel, February 16, 1964). The show was their second performance scheduled, on their first trip to America.The seller's eBay listing stated; " This ticket is for their afternoon rehearsal show at 2:30 pm. there were only a few hundred fans (and tickets) for this show and today, the ticket stubs are among the rarest of all beatles concert tickets in existence."

http://www.whatsellsbest.com/news-st...es-ticket.html

Soul Culture
November 30, 2011
Topman launches Generation online magazine | Style News

Topman has long been a go to high street retail outlet that seems to cater for many peoples tastes, but now they are changing things up a little piece. November 30th sees the launch of Generation; a multi-platform monthly online editorial, which will feature stories, opinions, culture guides and multimedia extras, headed by former Dazed Digital editor John-Paul Pryor.

Covering more than just fashion, it will move into film, music and art with the help of writers from NME and other well established magazines, with the first issue featuring interviews with Yoko Ono, Seth Rogen, The Chapman Brothers, Perry Farrell, Miranda July.,, Kirstin Dunst and Mary Chain.Designed by M&C Saatchi., the magazine will be accessible via a link on the Topman site – look out for the launch.

http://magazine.topman.com/issue-0/yoko-ono/

[msLinds]

Here is also some short video's and photographs on what Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl and the Plastic Ono Band have been working on.
With Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips. on his Twitter page.

‪Plastic Ono Band Collaborating On Flaming Lips' Christmas EP ?‬

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feWDY...layer_embedded

http://psychexfutureheart.wordpress....4/war-is-over/

http://www.mobypicture.com/user/wayn.../view/11371627

https://twitter.com/#!/waynecoyne

Mail Online
December 1, 2011
She loves you! Yoko Ono flies in from New York to watch Queen open Museum of Liverpool

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh traveled up to Liverpool today to officially open a new museum that honours the city.One of the biggest draws of the Museum of Liverpool promises to be the exhibits dedicated to the city's most famous export, The Beatles. John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, also attended the opening.There was a hush in the main hall as the Queen arrived. She smiled widely as she shook hands with Yoko - who had flown in from New York especially - and the Japanese philanthropist later raved about their meeting.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...medium=twitter

[msLinds]

ABC News
December 1st 2011
Beatle John Lennon Threatened in Extortion Plot, Says FBI

FBI files released today reveal that long-time Beatle John Lennon and his family were targeted in a $100,000 extortion plot in 1977, three years before Lennon’s murder. “WE ARE THE TERRORISTS THE FALN PUERTO RICAN INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT,” a letter dated Nov. 29, 1977, announced. “This letter is a positive (THREAT) to your life. …” The letter demanded that Lennon leave $100,000 in “a strong package” with the ” clerk” by the front entrance of “Dakota House,” in New York City, where Lennon, Yoko Ono and their son lived at the time. It was the first in a series of letters – all in fractured English – that threatened the singer and his family with kidnapping or death if the demand for $100,000 was not met.“You have exact nine day’s from (sic) the date of this letter to decide & to get the money,” the letter instructed. It also warned Lennon not to contact the FBI or the police, “So don’t try to play any trick to us because we are good preparedly for it.”An internal FBI memo also released today shows Lennon did, in fact, go to the Bureau.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics...plot-says-fbi/

Liverpool remembers John Lennon with vigil at Peace Monument
December 1st 2011

Beatles and Lennon fans from all over the world will make their way to Liverpool next Thursday to mark the anniversary of John Lennon's death with a candlelit vigil taking place at the city's European Peace Monument dedicated to John.The vigil will take place at the European Peace Monument dedicated to John Lennon at the Echo arena Liverpool, Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront on Thursday, December 8, 2011, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. This will be the second year that the city has marked the occasion at the Peace Monument.The annual peace vigil is being organised by Liverpool's award-winning Beatles Story, the attraction responsible for bringing the European Peace Monument to Liverpool.

Examiner
December 1, 2011
Famous jackets and suits of Elvis Presley and The Beatles for sale in auction

Today, the Icons and Idols Auction from Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills starts a four-day run. The auction features items personally owned by the most famous music and film stars including Elvis Presley and The Beatles.A black leather jacket once owned by Elvis Presley has an estimated value of $10,000 to $12,000. The jacket was designed by Fred Segal exclusively for Elvis and has a label that reads "Exclusively Designed for Elvis Presley by Fred Segal." Elvis wore the jacket in the mid-60s and then gave it to friend and Memphis Mafia member, Joe Esposito, in 1971.Two of The Beatles stage suits, one worn by John Lennon and the other worn by George Harrison, are also included in the auction, each with an estimated value between $10,000 and $15,000. Both suits were made by D.A. Millings and contain the company label.

http://www.examiner.com/elvis-presle...r-sale-auction

Liverpool Echo.UK
Dcember 2, 2011
Fifth Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe’s former Huyton stomping ground Park View school facing axe

Fifth Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe’s former school could be bulldozed as part of controversial council plans.Knowsley council is proposing to close Park View primary in Huyton where bassist Sutcliffe, synonymous with The Beatles’ Hamburg heyday in the Sixties, was a pupil between 1946-1950. More than 1,000 people have signed petitions to save Park View amid a perceived “lack of consultation” and fears for teachers’ jobs.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liver...00252-29880499

Daily Mail
December 2, 2011
'I wasn't flippin' invited!': Macca's wedding snub for friend of 50 years Cilla Black

Despite a friendship of more than 50 years, Cilla Black has revealed that Sir Paul McCartney did not invite her to his third wedding.Sir Paul wed American heiress Nancy Shevell in October and invited stars including fellow Beatle Ringo Starr, Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood and model Kate Moss to the reception at his North West London home.Miss Black, 68, who started her career at Liverpool’s Cavern Club at the same time as the Beatles, used street slang to joke: ‘No. I was NFI’d – not flipping invited! I was away at the time actually, but it would have been nice to have been asked.’

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...=feeds-newsxml

[msLinds]

Everyone have a safe and great weekend and take care.

Pasadena Star News
December 2,2011
John Lennon's sketches on display, for sale in Studio City

Before he was a Beatle and political activist, John Lennon was an artist.Many of his later works relating to love, peace and life with wife Yoko Ono and their son, Sean, are on display and for sale in the exhibition "The Art of John Lennon," opening today and continuing through Sunday at the Love Champ Gallery in Studio City.The free-admission show features many limited-edition prints of Lennon's trademark pen-and-ink drawings from the 1960s and '70s."He had a gift for a quick sketch that created a lot of meaning, and when people come to the exhibition they'll definitely get a sense of Lennon through his artwork," says Paul Jillson, owner of Pacific Edge Gallery in Laguna Beach and co-curator of the traveling exhibition.

THE ART OF JOHN LENNON
What: A major exhibition of the Beatles' pen and ink drawings. Where: Love Champ Gallery, 12215 Ventura Blvd., Studio City.
When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Admission: Free.
Information: 949-494-0491.

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/ci_19450392

The Times of India
December 3, 2011
Yoko Ono coming to Delhi with art show

NEW DELHI: John Lennon had once described his wife as the "world's most famous unknown artist. Everybody knows her name but no one knows what she actually does". That is about to change as Yoko Ono, who has long been defined by her status first as a Beatle wife and then widow, gets ready for her first show in India. Yoko Ono, an avant-garde conceptual artist, has visited India with Lennon before but has never exhibited in the country. Now in a show, being billed as one of the hottest events to hit the capital's art circuit, the 78-year-old will not only bring some of her cutting-edge works but also create a special installation for India. "I love India and the contribution it has made to philosophy and music," Ono told TOI in an email interview. The show titled 'Our Beautiful Daughters' is being organized by Vadehra Gallery and will be held in Delhi from January 12.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c...w/10965120.cms


Yoko Ono meets the Queen‬ open Museum of Liverpool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUiEmSEBwz0

[msLinds]

" Shine on Volume One" gives the gift of hope through the musical talent of world class artists who have performed original songs, written and arranged by world class professionals.The project is inspired by the Tyler Foundation, a charity offering a variety of programs to support children with cancer in Japan and their families. Since the earthquake and tsunami which devastated north-eastern Japan on March 11, 2011, the Tyler Foundation has been utilizing its deep expertise in treating stress to help children in these areas recover psychologically.Shine On! Songs Volume One is an album of 12 original songs, which is distributed both digitally and physically for sale and donations. We feel this is an excellent way to cultivate awareness for our cause and spread a positive message to people all over the world.

Children of the World
Music and lyrics by Julian Lennon,Nick World

Nick Wood and Julian Lennon initially released this song as the main theme for a film called “Coo”. Upon becoming involved in the project, Nick realized the message within this song, the melody, and the concept behind the lyrics are more relevant today than they were when he and Julian initially wrote it. It has been especially been rerecorded for this album.

http://www.shineonsongs.org/

http://www.shineonsongs.org/artists/

http://nickwood.jp/?p=1806

Heritage magazine
December 2011
Auction Preview — Entertainment Memorabilia:
Beatles' Autographs

All Band Members And Brian Epstein Signed Envelope After Returning From Historic Appearances In The United StatesOn July 10, 1964, the Beatles flew in to their hometown of Liverpool for a civic reception in their honor at Liverpool Town Hall. The band had left for their first U.S. appearances earlier that year, capped by their historic appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.In Liverpool, the boys didn't know what to expect as they walked down the steps of their plane to pose for photographs. In their entourage was manager Brian Epstein and David Jacobs, one of England's top television presenters and host of Juke Box Jury, a program the Beatles had appeared on several times.

http://www.heritagemagazine.com/arti...le=142-beatles

Macca Blog
December 2, 2011
Band on the Run Nominated for a Grammy

The 2010 Deluxe Edition release of Paul McCartney & Wings’ classic album Band on the Run has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of ‘Best Historical Album’.

http://www.maccablog.com/en/n-bandon...ammy-8711.html

Express
December 3, 2011
SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY NO BIG SPENDER

BABY, he’s a rich man, with an estimated fortune of £475million – but it seems Sir Paul McCartney isn’t one to splash the cash.When he phoned from Germany for an interview with Absolute Radio earlier this week presenter Geoff Lloyd was surprised to find that the former Beatle, had reversed the call charges.

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/...no-big-spender

The Globe and Mail
December 2, 2011
Stop pushing meat, McCartney tells French

Sir Paul McCartney has come out in support of French vegetarians.In a statement issued by the French Vegetarian Association, the former Beatle expressed his disapproval of a regulation controlling food served in school canteens. The release says the regulation “legally obliges [students] to consume products of animal origin.”The statement quotes Sir Paul saying: “The French Government’s recent decree effectively enforcing the consumption of animal products in public institutions is a backward step for France. It goes against the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union by prohibiting individuals’ right to express their beliefs.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle2258508/

[msLinds]

Tulsa World
December 3, 2011
Flaming Lips promise epic New Year's Eve Freakout shows in OKC

Just wanted to add that The Flaming Lips and Plastic Ono Band will perform side-by-side sets. This is an idea the Lips first tried out this summer with Weezer. I was at both of those shows and it made for a very interesting concert flow. I imagine it will work great at the freakout, as the Plastic Ono Band's music will contextualize the Flaming Lips and vice versa...Also, The Flaming Lips will perform classic John Lennon covers with Sean Lennon and other members of The Plastic Ono Band at the Freak out, and at midnight they will sing "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" with Yoko (more at - [psychexfutureheart (d0t) wordpress (d0t) c0m (backslash) freakout5tickets]) Speaking of which, besides "The Fear Litany," for the past few days the Plastic Ono Band have also recording "Brain of Heaven" and a re-recording of "Atlas Eets Christmas" with The Flaming Lips. These are presumably for the Lips' December release and one of which is possibly a holiday sequel to the Plastic Ono Band's 1971 classic "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" (details at [psychexfutureheart (d0t) wordpress (d0t) c0m 2011/11/24/ war- is- over])

http://www.tulsaworld.com/profile/ta...aspx?id=235316

Examiner
December 3, 2011
Third time's a charm, too: Minnesota Beatles Project Vol. 3 CD a winner

Singing Beatles songs and doing something nice for education is a winning combination. "The Minnesota Beatles Project, Vol. 3," does both in one neat package.*The Project, produced by Vega Productions, has, for three years running now, put out CDs with homegrown covers of Beatles songs, with all proceeds going to Minnesota education. It's *collaborative effort with the Minnesota music industry to provide support for music and art programs in Minnesota public schools.

http://www.examiner.com/beatles-in-n...ect-3-a-winner


I wanted to post this older article that I found.Because its a interesting article about the different Guitars John and Beatles used

Premier Guitar
January 2010
Epiphone Inspired by John Lennon Casino Electric Guitar Review
Epiphone recreates a Beatles classic: John Lennon's Casino

Guitar for the Fabs. Many pickers my age started playing guitar because of The Beatles. Even if we have gone down different musical roads, we can still look back at how cool we thought those four lads from Liverpool were. There’s even a whole book devoted to just their gear (Beatles Gear by Andy Babiuk). Several of their instruments became very popular because of their association with The Beatles, particularly the iconic Hofner Beatle Bass, The Gretsch Country Gentleman, the Rickenbacker 325 and 360/12 and, of course, Vox amps. There are a few other instruments that while not quite as “iconic” as those mentioned above, were nevertheless well known because of The Beatles: the Epiphone Texan, the Rickenbacker 4001 bass and—last but not least—the Epiphone Casino.

Paul McCartney got his Casino in 1964 and used it beautifully, playing the solo on “Ticket To Ride.” John and George got theirs in 1966. George played his some but moved on to other guitars. Lennon on the other hand seems to have really bonded with his. He had it painted “psychedelic” then later had it stripped down to natural. Personally, I think the stripped one looked really cool when they played the roof concert. I should also say that I own a Gibson ES-330, which is basically the same P-90 pickup hollowbody as the Casino, so I am familiar with this sort of guitar.

http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazin...ar_Review.aspx

The Telegraph
December 4, 2011
Julian Lennon blames father John for his lack of children
John Lennon was such a bad father that he put his own son, Julian, off having children

Julian Lennon, 48, John Lennon's son by his first wife, Cynthia, has revealed that his difficult relationship with his famous father has discouraged him from starting a family.Julian, who has never married, said that – unlike his father – he wanted to be mature enough to cope with fatherhood.“He was young and didn’t know what the hell he was doing," Julian said. "That’s the reason I haven’t had children yet. I didn’t want to do the same thing. No, I’m not ready. I want to know who I am first.”Lennon’s comments, made in an interview with Record Collector magazine, are perhaps his most forthright yet about his relationship with his father.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/cele...-children.html

http://www.recordcollectormag.com/ar...cle-detail/805

The Guardian
December 3, 2011
Sir Paul McCartney calls for privacy law after learning his phone was hacked

The singer believes journalists listened to phone calls and messages at the time of his divorce from Heather Mills.Sir Paul McCartney has called for a privacy law after the police showed him evidence that his phone was hacked.The Beatles star believes that journalists from several newspapers were listening to his phone calls and messages around the time of his divorce from his second wife, Heather Mills, in 2008.He said the invasion of his privacy had had a lasting effect: "I tend not to say much on the phone now. If I leave a message, it's benign."You edit yourself according to the new circumstances of the new world. I think it would be quite good to get some sort of laws."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011...?newsfeed=true

The Telegraph
December 4, 2011
Sir Paul McCartney 'had phone hacked'

Sir Paul McCartney has had his phone hacked and been shown the evidence by police, it has been reported.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...ne-hacked.html

Mirror.UK
December 4, 2011
Paul McCartney has recurring nightmares of audience walking out

Sir Paul McCartney has revealed he suffers from a recurring *nightmare… *in which the audience walks out on a Beatles gig.In his dream Macca, 69, is singing From Me To You. He said: “I’m with the Beatles and it’s going great, then people start leaving.“I turn to the others and go, ‘Oh God! Long Tall Sally – that’ll get them back.’It all goes back to before the Beatles when Paul and John Lennon were in The Quarrymen.“The first time we ever played – pre-Beatles – I screwed up,” said Macca, whose UK tour kicks off tomorrow. “So I never played lead guitar again.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/...5875-23608014/

Contact Music
December 3, 2011
Sir Paul McCartney - Paul McCartney Has Antiseptic Aftershave

Sir Paul McCartney has joked he uses Dettol antiseptic liquid as cologne everyday rather than a normal fragrance.Sir Paul McCartney has joked he uses antiseptic cleaner as aftershave.The Beatles legend claimed he always splashes on Dettol liquid after he runs a razor across his face during an interview with Absolute Radio DJ Geoff Lloyd on his Hometime Show last night (01.12.11).When asked "what cologne do you wear yourself", the musician - who was speaking from Cologne, Germany - said: "I can't possibly reveal that . Dettol, a little dab of Dettol behind the ears I recommend."Paul also revealed he had a wonderful day when he married Nancy Shevell in London earlier this year.Speaking about the big day - which took place on October 9 on what would have been the 71st birthday of his late Beatles bandmate John Lennon - he said: "Oh, it was lovely, yeah, really great actually. We had a very relaxing day."

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/pau...rshave_1267200

[Nico]

I think I'm going to write to the Telegraph for how they worded their article. Julian never used those words, and I think they should feel ashamed for writing something like that on the eve of John's death.

What do you think MsLinds? Should I? Even if it doesn't do anything I need to get it off my chest. It bothers me.

[msLinds]

Its really up to you to decide Nico.If you want to write to the Telegraph about that article that was written.If it might make you feel better.If you want to send a E mail letter.Then you should do it.Here are the names showing of who wrote it under the article about Julian and also the link with how to contact them if you decide you want to.Don't let this upset you.Everyone have a safe and great week and take care.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/cele...-children.html

By Richard Eden, Mandrake, and Adam Lusher

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/about-us/

[Nico]

Thanks MsLinds. I may not even do it. I just get tired of the negative spin on articles, particularly when this family has come such a long way. Oh well. Let them continue to be nasty. I'm going to rise above it. This time.

[msLinds]

Thats good Nico.You keeping rising above it.Have a safe and great week everyone and take care.

The Statesman
December 4, 2011
Lennon’s influence felt 31 years after death

While most people will be spending this week gearing up for the holidays and forming their in-law invasion plans, I will spend it listening to nothing but the Beatles and contemplating what the world would be without the influence of one of the most well-loved men in music's history. He had his issues just like every other artist but still managed to stay true to himself, regardless of whatever adversity he faced.John Lennon lived from Oct. 9, 1940 to his untimely death on Dec. 8, 1980. From his times as a young boy in Liverpool to his life as an adult in the states, he was able to accomplish many things that most people couldn't even dream of. He has had enormous success as a musician and as a political activist. Not many can say they have a vastly successful musical career as part of a group or as a solo artist, let alone both.Add to that the fact that he was also a powerful political and peace activist, and he has a pretty impressive résumé. His creativity and ideals have lasted through generations and are still being celebrated today.The proof of that is in the hundreds of thousands of pieces of memorabilia sold or the innumerous visitors to the Strawberry Fields monument in Central Park.

http://www.indianastatesman.com/opin...8#.Tt0JTqZM_dA

The Sherwood Park News
December 3, 2011
Mark Sterling revives music legend

Sherwood Park's own Mark Sterling is bringing the iconic work of John Lennon to life with Songs of John at Festival Place.Lennon's song book will be reopened on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m., which marks the fifth year for the popular tribute show."People who keep coming back will always see a different show and people who haven't been, we promise it's going to be a real fun night," Sterling said. "We love playing the music as much as hopefully people love hearing it... no one has gone away disappointed."The tribute began to mark the anniversary of Lenon's death on Dec. 8, 1980. Sterling will be joined by his core band, and fans can expect to hear classics from Lennon's time with The Beatles, as well as his solo work.

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The Wall Street Journal - arts and entertainment
December 2, 2011
A Front Row Seat to Rock’s Golden Age

In an era when there were fewer fences around celebrities, Gruen knew many of his subjects personally. After meeting John Lennon in 1972, his relationship with the rocker and Yoko Ono evolved into an enduring friendship. The “Rock Seen” book includes a 1975 shot of Lennon holding his newborn son Sean in their home as Ono looks on. Gruen says he simply knew when to put the camera away. Of hanging out with Lennon and his band Elephant’s Memory, he says, “We all liked tequila and finishing off the night with a good steak and a cognac–and John was always picking up the tab. Not only was he funny and smart, but he always ate well. Eventually I tried to show up at lunch or dinner time ‘til it became a joke. ‘Bob’s here. Must be time for dinner.’”

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Belfast Telegraph
December 3, 2011
Irish band The Aftermath buy John Lennon microphone

If you want to sound like a Beatle it may help to have one of their microphones.A Westmeath band have secured just that after their £6,650 bid for a vintage microphone used by John Lennon was accepted at auction. Now The Aftermath have access to the microphone he used to record 'Imagine'.Lennon had the microphone installed in his Georgian manor estate, Tittenhurst Park, near Ascot in 1970, where he and his band recorded the hit.His partner Yoko Ono and former Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr are also believed to have used the Neumann U47 microphone, made in 1970, during recording sessions."For Beatles fans like us, this is the equivalent of finding the Holy Grail. It's incredible to think that John Lennon sang 'Imagine' on it, which was a message to the whole of mankind," Johnny Cronin told the Irish Independent.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/en...-16086043.html

New -Lead.com
December 5, 2011
New acts will perform at Imagine Concert

The annual Imagine Concert, dedicated to the memory of John Lennon and to the support local charities, will be shorter, more fun and more generous, producer Alan Pierson said.Many longstanding Imagine performers will be back, and several acts will make their Imagine debut at this year's concert, 7 p.m. Thursday at the Gillioz Theatre.Local musicians organized the first concert in 1985, and it was held continuously through 2003. Pierson revived the event in 2009 and said he works each year to improve upon the previous production.

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Want to go ?
What: Imagine Concert
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East, 
Call: 417-863-9491 
Tickets http://gillioz.ticketforce.com/
 How you are helping: The concert will benefit Women in Need of the Ozarks, which helps single, working women not receiving any other form of public assistance. During the concert, a client of Women in Need will receive a car provided by a donor from the community, Pierson said.

The National
November 30, 2011
Next-generation Harrison proves creative talent runs in the family

You might imagine that the musical children of The Beatles would be hugely inspired by that mighty band's near-perfect body of work. Dhani Harrison, though - son of the late, great George - seems to have been influenced more by his father's extra-curricular activities.Now 33, Dhani is proving something of a creative polymath. Musically, his current passion is for cutting-edge British genres such as drum 'n' bass and dubstep, which pour forth on several projects with his production partner, Paul Hicks, and various guest musicians. George's tastes seep in almost subconsciously."I absolutely love Indian classical music," says Harrison. "You notice the interest when I sit with Paul. With the vocals I'll do 'guides', then we'll get people to come in and sing them, and there's always a few notes and a few changes that people don't get, and Paul will say, 'Oh, it's one of those Dhani notes again, he's been listening to too many Indian classical music records.'"

http://www.thenational.ae/arts-cultu...-in-the-family

NME Music News
December 5, 2011
Paul McCartney: 'I felt sick the first time the Beatles played Wembley

Paul McCartney has spoken about his history of pre-gig nerves, revealing that he felt like quitting playing live as he was so nervous before The Beatles performed at Wembley Arena. McCartney is currently in the middle of a European arena tour and also said that he still feels like he has to win some of the crowds over. Speaking about his record of pre-show nerves, he told the Daily Mirror: "The first time we ever played – pre-Beatles – I screwed up. So I never played lead guitar again. When the Beatles did Wembley (Arena, then known as the Empire Pool) for the first time (in 1963), I felt sick. I thought, 'I’ve got to give this up.'"
McCartney added that even now he encounters crowd members who are "just standing there", but added: "We always manage to get them back in the end."


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NME
December 6, 2011
Paul McCartney joined onstage by The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood in London

Paul McCartney teamed up with The Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood during his gig at London's O2 Arena last night (December 5).

The former Beatle was playing his only London show of 2011, when towards the end of his set he told the audience he "had a surprise" for them. With that he ushered a denim-clad Wood onstage, having the guitarist play along with him on The Beatles' 1969 classic 'Get Back'. At the song's finish, Wood and McCartney hugged each other before the former left the stage.

McCartney's three-hour set took in Beatles, Wings and solo material, and also saw him play a number of Beatles tracks for the first time ever in the UK, including 'The Night Before', 'The Word' and 'Come And Get It'.

http://www.nme.com/news/paul-mccartney/60799

Autoevolution
December 12,201
Aston Martin DB5 Belonging to Beatles Lead Guitarist for Sale

The Aston Martin DB5 is best known for its role in James Bond movies like Goldfinger and Thunderball, which made it the icon it is today. Auction House Coys’ is hosting the London sale ‘True Greats’ this week and one of the cars that is sure to fetch a pretty penny is one rare coupe with a celebrity owner.The car you see here once belonged to George Harrison, a musician who is best known for his role as lead guitarist for The Beatles. It was delivered to him brand new back in 1965 and comes with the 4.0-liter straight-six that’s supposed to offer 282 horsepower and a top speed of 148 miles per hour.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/as...ale-40929.html

Daily Mail
December 2, 2011
I'm sure I'll be terrifying': Stella McCartney to star in Ab Fab Christmas special

Jennifer Saunders' alter-ego Edina spent roughly 12 per cent of her time on Absolutely Fabulous tottering around saying: 'It's Lacroix, darling.'But as the show makes a one-off comeback this Christmas, it looks like her catchphrase might have to be updated. This time, will the eccentric PR be encouraging us to stock up on Stella McCartney clothes instead? The designer has been persuaded to appear in Ab Fab's Christmas special - although she still doesn't seem convinced that it will be a good idea.

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Hear New “Atlas Eets Christmas” Track –Plastic Ono Band and The Flaming Lips
December 5, 2011

The Flaming Lips have created a new website to stream their Christmas music, ‪http://atlaseetschristmas.com‬ Today they added a new recording to that infinite stream, this re-recording of "Atlas Eets Christmas" with the Plastic Ono Band. The original was released in 2007 on the Lips' secret Christmas album. The Flaming Lips and Plastic Ono Band will play SIDE-BY-SIDE sets at the New Year Freak Out #5. On New Year's Eve at midnight they will play "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" together.More info at ‪

http://atlaseetschristmas.com/

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New “Atlas Eets Christmas” Track – Yoko, Plastic Ono Band and The FlamingLips - 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=tmMCDm-KvtA#