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When did The Beatles break up?
This is the complete, unedited version of Duncan Driver’s article excerpted in Beatlefan #243. ‘… don’t you know that you can count me out, in.’ — Sung by John Lennon on the song ‘Revolution I’ (1968). One of the most … Continue reading
GETTING NASTY: A Rutle Remembers
Al Sussman pays tribute in Beatlefan #242 to Neil Innes, creator of the brilliant Beatles musical parodies used by The Rutles in addition to playing the band’s Lennon figure, Ron Nasty. Innes was a member of the legendary Bonzo Dog … Continue reading
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Tagged All You Need Is Cash, Beatlefan, Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, Eric Idle, George Harrison, John Halsey, John Lennon, Juan Agueras, Ken Sharp, Lorne Michaels, Magical Mystery Tour, Monty Python, Neil Innes, Ollie Halsall, Paul McCartney, Ricardo Gil, Ricky Fataar, Ringo Starr, Rutland Weekend Television, Saturday Night Live, Something New: The Beatlefan Blog, The Beatles, The Rutles
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The Abbey Road Medley at 50 Years: A Perfect Beatles Goodbye
An edited version of this article by Tim Hatfield about the “Abbey Road” medley appears in Beatlefan #242. Here is the unedited version, complete with academic notes and references. I’m a Beatles fan. There are still a lot of us, … Continue reading
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Why the skimpy bonus material on the ‘Abbey Road’ deluxe box?
Beatlefan reader Mike Edsall discusses his mixed feelings about the “Abbey Road” 50th anniversary deluxe edition. First, let me state where I’m coming from. I am a first-generation Beatles fan who owns close everything they’ve ever released, both group and … Continue reading
Seeing McCartney Up Close at the Garden Remains a Thrilling Memory
Beatlefan Publisher Bill King looks back at Paul’s 1989 return to touring. … As I write this, I’ve spent the evening trading memories with my brother Tim and my buddy Al Sussman about where we were 30 years ago Wednesday … Continue reading
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Tagged 1989-90, Al Sussman, Beatlefan, Bill King, brad hundt, Chris Whitten, Dick Lester, Flowers in the Dirt, Hamish Stuart, Linda McCartney, Madison Square Garden, McCartney Fun Club, Paul "Wix" Wickenns, Paul McCartney, Robbie McIntosh, The Beatles, the Paul McCartney World Tour, Tim King, Wings
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‘What’s My Name’: Previewing Ringo’s Latest Homespun Album
Bill King takes an advance look at Ringo Starr’s new album release … Ringo’s “What’s My Name,” due out Oct. 25 (but made available digitally in advance for review), is aptly described in the liner notes provided by the record … Continue reading
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Tagged All Starr Band, Beatlefan, Benmont Tench, Bill King, Bruce Sugar, Colin Hay, Dave Stewart, Edgar Winter, Grow Old With Me, Heartbreakers, Jack Douglas, Joe Walsh, John Lennon, Life Is Good, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Sam Hollander, Something New: The Beatlefan Blog, Steve Lukather, What's My Name
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Exclusive: Track Listing and Credits for Ringo’s Upcoming ‘What’s My Name’ Album
Beatlefan has learned advance details on Ringo Starr’s forthcoming album. Ringo Starr’s new album will be released Oct. 25, as Beatlefan previously reported, and is titled “What’s My Name,” according to two informed sources. The sources also confirmed that the … Continue reading
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Ringo Rumor: New Album features Macca, Walsh, More
Unconfirmed reports indicate that a new Ringo Starr studio album, possibly titled “What’s My Name,” is due for release Oct. 25. Guest performers on the new album are said to include Paul McCartney, current All Starr Band members Steve Lukather … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbey Road 50th anniversary, All Starr Band, All Starr Band 30th anniversary, Beatlefan, Colin Hay, Dave Stewart, Dodger Stadium, Greek Theatre, Joe Walsh, Mark Rivera, Nils Lofgren, Paul McCartney, Peter Palmiere, Ringo Starr, Something New: The Beatlefan Blog, Steve Lukather
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What we’re hearing about ‘Abbey Road’
Unconfirmed details of the upcoming 50th anniversary “Abbey Road” set are showing up on social media. Here, from a knowledgeable source in direct contact with Apple Corps, is what Beatlefan has heard: At this time, the “Abbey Road” 50th anniversary … Continue reading
Not much can top hearing ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ in concert
There might not have been a Beatle onstage at State Farm Arena, but Bill King reports there was a definite Fab aura surrounding the Atlanta performance by Jeff Lynne’s ELO. … When it comes to fellow travelers of The Beatles, … Continue reading
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Tagged AJC, Atlanta, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Beatlefan, Bill King, Dhani Harrison, Electric Light Orchestra, ELO, George Harrison, Handle With Care, Jeff Lynne, Jeff Lynne's ELO, John Lennon, Melissa Ruggieri, Mr. Blue Sky, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Something New: The Beatlefan Blog, State Farm Arena, Sweet Talkin' Woman, The Beatles, Traveling Wilburys
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