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Abbey Road Not For Sale: EMI confirms revitalization
Following on from our story earlier that Andrew Lloyd Webber was interested in buying the iconic Abbey Road recording studios in North London; it now appears that they are not for sale. The music label that owns them EMI, have announced today that they are not for sale.
Abbey Road Studios Goes Up for Sale
According to a recent report over at monstersandcritics.com, the famous Abbey Road and EMI studio, which was the iconic Beatles stomping ground throughout the 1960’s, has been put up for sale recently, by the debt struggling EMI.
Sir Paul McCartney sheds a tear when he performs Beatle tracks
Sir Paul McCartney one of the stars of the FAB four from Liverpool, revealed that he often gets emotional when he performs songs that remind him of The Beatles and his late wife Linda.
Sir Paul kicks off his European tour in Germany on December 2, has said that he isn’t worried about shedding a few [...]
Lucy Vodden: Star of ‘Lucy in the sky with Diamonds’ dies
Some sad news to report now, as Lucy Vodden, the inspiration behind Beatles classic ‘ Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ has died aged 46. Lucy had been suffering from the autoimmune disease lupus for a number of years.
The Beatles: Number 9 Explained
Today saw the release of not only “The Beatles: Rock Band, but also The Beatles mono and stereo box sets. And according to examiner.com, in celebration of them being released today, which is the 09/09/09, here is a list of 9 songs that contain the number 9 in their title.
Beatles Remastered Box Set: Sold Out
It looks like the Beatles Remastered box sets are proving very popular amongst the fans at the moment, as according to reports from latimes.com, both the mono and stereo box sets were sold out at Amazon.com, a day before their official release.
Rock Band: Changing the way people listen to The Beatles
Nearly 45 years ago, a band called The Beatles hit the scene and they changed the world in music. And according to gameplasma.com, when the new game “The Beatles: Rock Band” launches this week, MTV Games and Harmonix, are hoping to change the way people listen to The Beatles music.
The Beatles on Record: New Documentary
It’s been nearly 40 years now since the Beatles broke up, but the Fab Four’s legacy will always live on. And according to rollingstone.com, their legacy will take center stage in September, when BBC is due to air a new documentary that is dedicated to the band, called “The Beatles on Record.”
Mark David Chapman, John Lennon’s killer denied parole
Mark David Chapman, John Lennon’s killer has now been denied parole for the 5th time. The parole board has said that he still remains a threat to the public. Chapman will remain in New York’s Attica Correctional Facility for another two years at least.
The Beatles Sgt Pepper album Sells for £541,250 at auction
It has been announced that the drum skin that was used on the cover of The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper album has sold for £541,250 at an auction in London which is said to be almost four times the estimate. And John Lennon’s lyrics for Give Peace a Chance sold for an amazing £421,250.
Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr talks national service in Britain
Ringo Starr has been talking about how the end of national service in Britain actually made it possible for The Beatles to exist. The Legendary drummer from one of the greatest bands our world has ever seen has