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Beatles for sale
Anorak
31 January, 2002
Just as Pepsi reveal their new retro ads featuring Britney Spears in a series of nostalgic guises (Fifties Monroe
blonde, Sixties beach babe, Seventies hippie chick, etc), the founding fathers of Britpop rise up in rebellion
against crass commercialism.
 
N*E*R*D Chad Hugo On Capturing Beatles In 'Rock Star' Video
Launch.com
30 January, 2002
Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of the production team the Neptunes and two-thirds of the alternative
hip-hop group N*E*R*D spent Thursday (January 24) in Sherman Oaks, California taping the video for
"Rock Star-Poser," the second single from their album, In Search Of..., now scheduled to be released
March 12.
 
Music Reviews: 'I Am Sam' soundtrack, Shannon McNally, PopStars 2
By Chuck Campbell, News-Sentinel of Knoxville, Tenn
28 January, 2002
There's no better material than the songs on the "I Am Sam" soundtrack, and the lineup of performers is
outstanding.
 
UK Pop Stars to Perform for Queen-Report
Reuters
27 January, 2002
Former Beatle Paul McCartney and Rolling Stone Mick Jagger will perform together to celebrate Queen
Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee, marking her 50-year reign, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported.
Also: 'Supergroup to play' at Jubilee concert
 
Dark-suited Beatles tribute mistaken for bank robbers
Ananova
25 January, 2002
Bank staff in Wisconsin phoned police after confusing a Beatles tribute band for a gang of robbers.
 
Julian Lennon covers Beatles track for life insurance ad
Ananova
25 January, 2002
Julian Lennon has recorded a cover of a Beatles hit for use in a US TV ad.
 
Paul McCartney 'to be honoured by Amnesty International'- report
Ananova
24 January, 2002
Paul McCartney is to receive a lifetime achievement award from Amnesty International USA, according to
reports.
Also: Paul McCartney To Receive Lifetime Award From Amnesty International
 
Peggy Lee gave us 'Fever,' but that's not all there is
By Elysa Gardner, USA Today
23 January, 2002
Like most artists who stay relevant for more than a half-century, Peggy Lee covered a lot of ground and
managed to maintain her musical credibility even as musical styles changed.
 
McCartney family photos on show
BBC
23 January, 2002
Photographs charting more then 30 years of the life of the late Linda McCartney will go on show to the public
from Thursday.
Also: Linda McCartney photo exhibition goes on show, When we were fab
 
You may say she's a dreamer
By Aaron Wherry, National Post
22 January, 2002
John Lennon, who penned the lyric "Imagine there's no heaven," apparently finds himself there - or in some
facsimile thereof - says a Fargo, N.D., woman who claims to channel his new music to us
 
Lennon murder 'rock's most shocking moment'
Ananova
22 January, 2002
John Lennon's murder has been named the most shocking moment in music in a poll by music channel VH1.
 
Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton & Others Lead Queen's Jubilee Lineup
By Gary Graff, Launch.com
21 January, 2002
A who's who of British and American musicians have reportedly signed on to participate in the Queen's Golden
Jubilee in June, commemorating Queen Elizabeth II)'s 50th year on the British throne.
 
Harrison Re-Release Soars to Top of British Charts
Reuters
20 January, 2002
The late George Harrison has soared to the top of the singles charts this week, with his re-issued 1971 hit
``My Sweet Lord'' displacing another posthumously released single, according to the Official UK Charts
Company.
Also: George back on top after 31 years
 
Yoko Ono back in the charts
BBC
18 January, 2002
Yoko Ono has hit the US charts again with a dance remix of a 30-year-old song.
 
Sitarist Shankar Hopes to Emerge From Dad's Shadow
By Peh Soo Hwee, Reuters
17 January, 2002
Anoushka Shankar, daughter of world-renowned sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, has no qualms over riding on her
father's fame but aspires to be a trailblazer in her own right.
 
LA judge bars man from selling Harrison effects
Reuters
16 January, 2002
The widow of the late George Harrison has sued her ex brother-in-law in Los Angeles court for allegedly stealing
the former Beatle's clothing and other effects and attempting to sell them the day after his death.
 
Former Beatle McCartney to Sing at the Super Bowl
Reuters
16 January, 2002
Paul McCartney is to perform live at next month's Super Bowl in New Orleans with a televised tribute to
American heroes after last September's hijack attacks. It will be seen by almost one billion people.
 
Beatles song features in Coen Brothers TV advert
Ananova
15 January, 2002
The Coen Brothers have directed a commercial to be shown during the Super Bowl.
 
George Harrison autobiography to be re-published
Ananova
15 January, 2002
George Harrison's autobiography is to be re-published by Simon And Shuster in February.
 
Macca's hedgehog handprint raises cash for animal charity
Ananova
14 January, 2002
Handprints by Sir Paul McCartney and Joanna Lumley are being auctioned for a wildlife charity.
 
My Sweet Lord returns to record stores
Ananova
14 January, 2002
A tribute single to the late Beatle George Harrison is being released in aid of charity.
Also: Harrison hit tipped for No 1 again, George Harrison looks set to top the UK charts, Harrison's
Rereleased Hit Heads to No. 1 in Britain
 
George TV show axed
Sunday People
13 January, 2002
The BBC axed a tribute to Beatle George Harrison because his grieving family thought it was too soon after
his death
 
Suit Slams George's 'Ghoul' Kin
By Terry Schermerhorn, New York Post
12 January, 2002
George Harrison's widow accuses her ex-brother-in-law of snatching Beatles memorabilia, photos and records
from one of her homes - and then trying to sell them the day after the legendary guitarist died.
Also: Harrison Family Sues Over Belongings, George Harrison's Widow Sues Former Brother-In-Law
Over Allegedly Stolen Memorabilia
 
Broadcast Film Critics Honor 'A Beautiful Mind'
Reuters
12 January, 2002
``A Beautiful Mind,'' a film starring Russell Crowe about the fine line between genius and insanity, was picked
on Friday as best movie of the year by the Broadcast Film Critics Association.
 
Perfectionist McCartney Not Content to 'Let It Be'
Reuters
11 January, 2002
Pop legend Paul McCartney was so furious about changes a top producer made to one of his hit songs that he
sent a scathing rebuke to his lawyer that no one should ever be allowed to tamper with his music again.
Also: Long and winding legal wrangle that held up concert cash for refugees
 
Harrison Single Also to Aid SRF
Rolling Stone
10 January, 2002
Proceeds from U.S. sales of the January 14th reissue of George Harrison's 1970 song "My Sweet Lord" will
go to the Self-Realization Fellowship, a California organization that promotes the teachings of Paramahansa
Yogananda.
 
Paul McCartney, Keith Richards & Others Salute Johnny Cash On Upcoming
Retrospective
By Gary Graff, Launch.com
9 January, 2002
Paul McCartney and Rolling Stones singer-guitarist Keith Richards are among those paying tribute to Johnny
Cash on an upcoming two-disc career retrospective.
 
Beatles, Ramones -- Spin Magazine's Rock Greatest
Reuters
9 January, 2002
The music magazine Spin named the 50 greatest bands on Wednesday in a list guaranteed to spark debate
among rock fans over whether The Ramones are better than Led Zeppelin or why Husker Du is ranked higher
than Pink Floyd.
 
New CDs: Starsailor, "I Am Sam"
Rolling Stone
8 January, 2002
Covering a Beatles tune is nearly guaranteed to yield both success and failure.
 
New Products: Classic Beatles redone and learning videos
By Maureen Bavdek, Reuters
8 January, 2002
Beatles fans who love the classic tunes and may be weary of ``elevator'' arrangements and bad cover versions,
take heart. A new collection has been released for a new generation.
 
Yahoo! News Photos
Associated Press
8 January, 2002
Singer Luther Vandross rehearses "My Sweet Lord," as part of a tribute to musicians who died in 2001, at the
Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, for the upcoming American Music Awards.
Also: Yahoo! News Photos
 
George Harrison Track Out Today On Jools Holland Album
By Gary Graff, Launch.com
8 January, 2002
One of the late George Harrison's last compositions and recordings comes out today (January 8), but it's
not the only recent release featuring the ex- Beatle, nor is it likely to be the last we hear from him.
 
Sir Paul is 'pop billionaire'
BBC
6 January, 2002
Sir Paul McCartney has been named Britain's first ever pop billionaire, according to a new survey.
 
Reviews & Previews
Billboard
Some soundtracks strive to stand alone on their own creative merits, but most don't. I Am Sam is that rare
treat: an album of music that listeners will want to experience again and again, regardless of the film.
 
Charity for children and poor to get George Harrison single profits
Ananova
2 January, 2002
Profits from a tribute single to the late George Harrison will go towards a long-standing charitable body he
established.
Also: Harrison's 'My Sweet Lord' Re-Release Profits To Go To Charity He Established
 
The ballad of John and Cuba
By Achy Obejas, Chicago Tribune
1 January, 2002
HAVANA -- Of all places -- John Lennon is slowly turning into a saint here
 
 
 
 
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