Tag Archives: John Lennon

Reassessing Paul McCartney’s ‘Off the Ground’ 25 Years Later

Posted on March 3, 2018 by beatlefanmagazine

Bill King takes a fresh look at a 1993 album that once was a mainstay on his stereo, but which he hadn’t listened to in years until recently. Twenty-five years ago, in the spring of 1993, Paul McCartney’s “Off the … Continue reading →

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Ringo’s Back Beat: You Can’t Lose It

Posted on December 23, 2017 by beatlefanmagazine

Beatlefan contributor Dave Persails offers an appreciation of the world’s greatest drummer. Ringo Starr recently finished a concert tour of the U.S., and he made a stop in greater Houston, in Sugarland, Texas, to be precise. With no real surprises, … Continue reading →

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One on One With McCartney: Fan Tour Reports

Posted on October 30, 2017 by beatlefanmagazine

Here is a selection of reports filed by Beatlefan contributors from the recent U.S. leg of Paul McCartney’s One on One tour. See Beatlefan #228 for more coverage. Tom Frangione reporting on some of the New York area shows … … Continue reading →

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Screw It! A Beatles Podcast Without the Pontificating

Posted on June 23, 2017 by beatlefanmagazine

Beatlefan Executive Editor Al Sussman looks at a refreshingly unassuming Beatles podcast that a group of young fans are doing. If you’re a regular or even occasional listener of the more popular and long-running Beatles podcasts available online, you may … Continue reading →

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‘Sgt. Pepper’ Lives … Onstage!

Posted on June 13, 2017 by beatlefanmagazine

The “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album kicked off The Beatles’ “studio” period, when they made music that they didn’t think adequately could be re-created in concert. That’s no longer the case, however, as Rick Glover details. … It’s … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Sirius/XM’s Beatles Channel

Posted on May 30, 2017 by beatlefanmagazine

Beatlefan Executive Editor Al Sussman offers some random observations on the early days of Sirius/XM’s channel devoted to The Beatles. By now, you probably know the trivia. “All You Need Is Love” was the first song played on The Beatles … Continue reading →

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The Beatles, Pete Shotton and Me

Posted on March 25, 2017 by beatlefanmagazine

Bill King looks back fondly on an evening of Beatles stories and more with the late Pete Shotton. It’s always sad to hear about another of The Beatles’ old Liverpool pals passing on, but I couldn’t help but smile when … Continue reading →

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