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A Tale of Early Badfinger and Magic Alex’s Apple Studio

Posted on January 22, 2023 by beatlefanmagazine

John Bezzini, author of Buzz’s Beatles Book Blog, recently brought to our attention a rare recording and book involving The Iveys, the Apple Records band that eventually was renamed Badfinger. The book was titled “Young London: Permissive Paradise,” a look … Continue reading →

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Apple to the Core: A Fan’s Notes

Posted on August 26, 2018 by beatlefanmagazine

Fifty years ago, Apple Records released “Our First Four,” led by The Beatles’ “Hey Jude”/“Revolution” single. Bill King recounts how he’s followed the Fabs’ record label ever since. … My fascination with Apple Records began in the summer of 1968, when I … Continue reading →

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Wandering Early and Late … With James Taylor

Posted on June 21, 2015 by beatlefanmagazine

Beatlefan Contributing Editor Tom Frangione got to take part in a Sirius XM session with James Taylor on June 19 and talked with the star about what it was like to be on The Beatles’ Apple Records label early in … Continue reading →

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L.A. Fest a Hit With Beatles Fans

Posted on October 21, 2014 by beatlefanmagazine

The granddaddy of Beatles fan conventions, the Fest for Beatles Fans (formerly known as Beatlefest), returned recently to Los Angeles for the first time in 14 years. Correspondent Peter Palmiere was on hand and filed this report. … John Lennon … Continue reading →

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