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Ringo Starr goes country
ABC News
18 March, 2025
Sir Richard Starkey makes his first pilgrimage to the hallowed halls of country music, The Grand Ole Opry.
Also: Ringo Starr Jokes His Kids 'Get Fed Up' When He Talks Retirement: 'You've Told Us That for the Last 10 Years' (Exclusive) ; Ringo Starr Reveals the Unexpected Secret to His 43-Year Marriage to Barbara Bach (Exclusive) ; Ringo Starr on the Beatles' Recent Grammy Win 55 Years After They Broke Up: 'Felt Like John Was with Us' (Exclusive) ; Ringo Starr Reveals What He Really Thinks About Sam Mendes' Upcoming Beatles Biopics (Exclusive)
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The Wonder of It All: Wings’ Venus and Mars at 50
By David Quantick, Super Deluxe Edition
21 March, 2025
The 50th anniversary vinyl reissue is out today. David Quantick looks back at Venus and Mars
Also: Watch Restored Video of an Inspired 1975 Paul McCartney & Wings Performance Celebrating the ‘Venus and Mars’ Vinyl Reissue ; Keep on rockin'! Paul McCartney in Kraków ; Paul McCartney, 82, looks more smitten than ever with swimsuit-clad wife Nancy, 65, as couple enjoy a dip in the sea during St Barts getaway |
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The 10 essential Beatles books
By Gillian G. Gaar, Goldmine
14 March, 2025
There are hundreds, thousands, possibly even hundreds of thousands of books about The Beatles.
Also: Beatle in Mount Vernon? Fan pushes for recognition of Harrison, Sullivan visits ; Rare and valuable Beatles recording turns up in Vancouver record store ; National Music Centre’s ‘Beatles in Canada’ exhibit is a hit with fans ; Pete Best, the 'Other Beatle' to perform at the United Friday ; Long lost Beatles demo tape from 1962 found in Vancouver record shop: "Jaws dropped" ; Dance school devastated by late-night blaze
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“If we had tried to plan it, it would’ve never happened...”
By Damian Fanelli, Guitar World
18 March, 2025
Guitar World's Beatlemaniacs assemble for the deepest of deep dives into the recorded output of a pop-cultural icon and genius player to find that there was no one quite like George Harrison |
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Iconic musicians celebrate Buddy Holly on ‘Buddy Holly: Words of Love,’ coming April 8
By Christine Sloman, MELODIC Magazine
11 March, 2025
Music fans know that February 3, 1959, is “The Day the Music Died,” when the world lost Buddy Holly, “The Big Bopper,” and Ritchie Valens in an unfortunate plane crash.
Also: ‘Spinal Tap 2’ Sets September Release and Turns the Volume ‘Up to 11’ in First Teaser ; Sir Paul McCartney Joins PETA’s Push to End Peet’s Coffee’s Vegan Milk Upcharge ; Change is Brewing! Peet’s Coffee Drops Plant Milk Upcharge After PETA and Paul Pressure ; Paul McCartney, 82, is a beach boy as he enjoys a day in the surf with wife Nancy ; Trump's AI Action Plan Gets Big Warning From Hollywood A-Listers |
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John Lennon gets honored on UK coin collection in what would have been his 85th year
By Pan Pylas, AP
14 March, 2025
John Lennon is being honored in a specially minted British coin collection to mark the year the Beatles great and peace advocate would have turned 85, the Royal Mint said Friday.
Also: John Lennon celebrated on new Imagine coin ; 'One to One: John & Yoko' to make Chicago debut next week ; New John Lennon Doc: Sean Lennon Speaks! ; New Book Recounts Harrowing Moment Distraught Yoko Ono Learned John Lennon Had Died: 'It’s Not True' (Exclusive) |
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Behind-the-Scenes Look at Ringo Starr Rehearsing for His Recent Star-Studded Country Concerts at The Ryman
By Matt Friedlander, American Songwriter
10 March, 2025
The new CBS special Ringo & Friends at The Ryman, which features performances from two star-studded concerts Ringo Starr played in January at the famous Nashville venue the Ryman Auditorium, premieres Monday, March 10.
Also: I Saw Ringo Starr’s Country Comeback Live—Here’s an Exclusive Look at What to Watch for Tonight ; Beatlemania! Ringo TV Special Pushes Country Album to Number 2 on Amazon, Number 3 on iTunes ; Paul McCartney says Ringo was 'the star' as he lifts lid on Beatles classic ; Monday Ratings: ‘Ringo & Friends at the Ryman’ Aired on CBS |
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Quick Teaser for 'One to One: John & Yoko' Doc Going Back to 1970s
By Alex Billington, FirstShowing.net
11 March, 2025
"Exhilarating." "Electric." Magnolia Pictures has unveiled another quick teaser trailer for the time capsule documentary film titled One to One: John & Yoko, arriving to watch in theaters this April.
Also: ‘One to One: John & Yoko’ offers rare look at famous couple ; Watch the full trailer for the new documentary One to One: John & Yoko ; John Lennon ‘One To One: John & Yoko’ Movie To Screen Internationally in April ; “I got to nick them and mess around with them”: Sean Lennon says Yoko Ono was “careful” about him using John Lennon’s guitars, but that didn’t apply to his old pedals |
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“The guy jumped in a car, drove to Guadalajara and kidnapped my guitar!” George Harrison recounted how his "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" Les Paul was stolen in 1973 — and the extremes he went through to get it back
By Phil Weller, Guitar Player
8 March, 2025
The cherry-finished Les Paul — dubbed Lucy — had been owned by several famous guitarists, including Eric Clapton, who gifted it to Harrison in 1968
Also: "Wanna try a Beatles tune? A Bob Dylan tune?" They thought she was carrying George Harrison's guitar. How a case of mistaken identity led to the former Beatle's last public performance |
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Beatlemania returns to the Alps as locals remember The Fab Four filming Help!
By James Rampton, Daily Express
9 March, 2025
The Fab Four shot some of the most memorable scenes of their second movie in Obertauern, with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
Also: The Beatles pay tribute to Liverpool rock star after he died aged 77 ; Beatles For Sale as autographs go under the hammer |
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Paul McCartney talks Wings’ ‘Venus and Mars’ ahead of 50th anniversary reissue
ABC Audio
3 March, 2025
Paul McCartney’s band Wings is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their fourth studio album, Venus and Mars, with a new reissue, and now McCartney is reminiscing about the record.
Also: Read Paul McCartney’s Letter Endorsing Joe Cocker for the Rock Hall ; “The McCartney Legacy – Volume II” |
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Ringo Starr to headline Las Vegas Strip for 6 shows
By John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal
3 March, 2025
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band’s tireless Peace and Love tour is returning to the Strip.
Also: Ringo Starr explains pivot to country music as he takes "CBS Mornings" backstage in Nashville ; Ringo Starr's always been a li'l country ; Ringo Starr ‘Loves His Life’ and Credits Wife, Sober Living With Keeping Him Young as He Plans Tour |
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Brit Awards 2025: Charli XCX, Dua Lipa and The Beatles aim for big wins
ITV News
1 March, 2025
Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, and The Beatles are all in the running to take home the top gongs at the Brit Awards on Saturday.
Also: This Strange Custom Guitar Is Now Worth Half a Million Dollars: It's All Thanks to The Beatles ; Brit Awards fans fume as The Beatles snubbed in 'disrespectful' Jack Whitehall quip ; Rare Beatles vinyl gifted by George Harrison sells for £10,000 at auction ; Celebrate The Beatles’ Remarkable 1964 With Commemorative Turntable |
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John Lennon grew furious and stormed out of radio station after hearing Beatles parody song
By Chiara Fiorillo, The Mirror US
1 March, 2025
Comedian Tony Hendra wrote in his book that John Lennon was furious when during a guest appearance on radio, the DJ played parody song Magical Misery Tour by National Lampoon |
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