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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Ringo Starr to get his star in Hollywood next Monday

Ringo Starr will get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, next Monday. Starr is scheduled to speak at the honors ceremony. His star will be located in front of the Capitol Record building not far from stars of his late bandmates John Lennon and George Harrison.

Comments (5)  Source: KCBS TV, Los Angeles  
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
George Harrison's nephew passes away

Gordon Caldwell, George Harrison's nephew, and son of Louise Harrison, this morning, Sunday, January 17th, 2010 at the age of 52. Louise said, "Gordon, like his uncle George Harrison, was a very spiritual person and was a siddha".

Comments (12)  Source: Beatles News  
Monday, January 11, 2010

Dhani Harrison
Dhani Harrison denies rumors of Beatles Boys Band

George Harrison's son Dhani has dismissed rumors The Beatles' musical offspring are planning to launch their own group to follow in the footsteps of their famous dads. Dhani, who fronts his own rock group Thenewno2, insists he is on good terms with all of the musicians, but he has brushed off claims they will team up to record songs.

Comments (8)  Source: Ace Showbiz  
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Shares in Handmade Films suspended

British film-maker Handmade Films has asked for its shares to be suspended due to uncertainty over its financial position. Handmade, originally founded George Harrison, the studio behind hits such as Withnail and I and Time Bandits, said it had launched a "detailed review of its financial position", but declined to reveal more details.

Add a Comment  Source: The Mirror, UK  
Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Pattie Boyd
Pattie Boyd art exhibit draws celebrity crowd

A large celebrity-studded crowd gathered for the opening of a photo exhibit by Pattie Boyd, rock legend muse to George Harrison of the Beatles and Eric Clapton, on Monday night in Barbados. Celebrities in attendance included model and actress Jerry Hall (former wife to Mick Jagger), Heiress Sabrina Guinness, and actor and singer Michael Crawford.

Add a Comment  Source: Barbados Advocate  
Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Gibson names Traveling Wilburys best rock supergroup

Electric guitar manufacturer Gibson has named The Traveling Wilburys as the best classic rock supergroup. Gibson described their debut LP Volume 1 as "flawless" and commended it for showcasing the talents of each individual band member. They also said the record was "teeming with perfectly crafted pop singles" and sold extremely well.

Comments (2)  Source: Gear 4 Music  
Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Olivia Harrison
Olivia Harrison salutes George on anniversary of his passing

Chris Carter, host of the nationally syndicated Breakfast with the Beatles, received a note from Olivia Harrison marking the anniversary of George Harrison. She said, "Thank you Chris and each one of you for remembering George today. The love we feel for him grows and grows. I think of George and a million wonderful things flood my mind and heart."

Comments (3)  Source: MOG  
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Pattie Boyd's photos on exhibition in Sydney

As the wife of George Harrison and then Eric Clapton from the 1960s to the '80s, Pattie Boyd was at the core of their ultra-stardom, catching them and their inner circle in private, unguarded moments. ''It looks like another lifetime,'' she said of her photos at her exhibition in Sydney. ''Everybody's so much younger then, gorgeous.''

Add a Comment  Source: Sydney Morning Herald  
Monday, November 30, 2009

Tom Petty
George Harrison could have fronted the Heartbreakers

George Harrison almost landed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as his backing band but was too reluctant to play the frontman for a world tour. Petty offered his band's services to Harrison in the late 1980s, but Harrison was too humble to lead one of the world's greatest rock groups, and Petty will always regret not pushing his old friend harder.

Comments (6)  Source: 3 News, New Zealand  
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Fans call on Liverpool to give Ringo and George overdue awards

Fans are calling for honors awarded to The Beatles in 1984 to finally be handed over. Paul McCartney received his in a ceremony in Liverpool and Yoko Ono later accepted John's award in the USA. Now the Liverpool Beatles Appreciation Society is calling on the city council to give Ringo Starr and George Harrison's family their awards.

Add a Comment  Source: Click Liverpool  
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Cynthia and Pattie together for the first time

The first-time-ever joint appearance of Cynthia Lennon and Pattie Boyd took place in Yerevan, Armenia, this week. Watching the interaction of these two phenomenal women on stage was like taking a trip down memory lane. For over an hour, Cynthia and Pattie disclosed intimate moments they shared with their husbands and each other.

Comments (1)  Source: The Armenian Reporter  
Monday, November 9, 2009
Dhani Harrison promises more realistic Rock Band

Dhani Harrison says Rock Band 3 will take a definite step in the realistic direction. In an interview with Chicago Tribune, he said, "I'm working on Rock Band 3 and making the controllers more real so people can actually learn how to play music while playing the game. Give me a couple years, it's going to happen."

Comments (1)  Source: PS Extreme  
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Liverpool George Harrison exhibition wows fans

George Harrison was always known as the "quiet Beatle" but he outshines John, Paul and Ringo in this unique exhibition "For George" in George's hometown of Liverpool. This one of a kind exhibition features the largest collection of rare George Harrison memorabilia ever displayed and charges no admission.

Comments (8)  Source: Beatles News  
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
New George Harrison solo hits collection June 16

As George Harrison is celebrated today with a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Capitol/EMI announces Harrison's first ever career-spanning solo hits collection, Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison. Available June 16, it will feature digitally remastered tracks in deluxe packaging with previously unseen and rare photos.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Fans honor George Harrison with concerts and memorabilia exhibit

A small group of devoted George Harrison fans have come together and assembled a huge collection of George Harrison memorabilia and organized two concerts taking place to honor George Harrison and his lasting legacy. The lead organizer for the show said, "The exhibition is free so there is no money to pay, as George would like."

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Beatles-related films dominate film festival

The American Cinematheque announces the lineup of its 9th annual "Mods & Rockers Film Festival". The expansive two-week program features 31 films and shorts and the first full-length solo concert in the festival's nine-year history. 24 of the films are receiving their theatrical premiere at the festival.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
New book captures photographer's life with Ringo Starr

A Dose of Rock 'n' Roll is a photographic essay about photographer Nancy Lee Andrews' life with Ringo Starr. Andrews met Ringo through Lennon who introduced them in May of 1974. The photographs, taken over a decade starting in 1970, are a personal journey through her life at the peak of pop culture history.

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Monday, March 3, 2008

Original Rutles reunite for 30th anniversary

March sees the 30th anniversary of the premiere of the Rutles film "All You Need Is Cash". The Mods & Rockers Film Festival is presenting the official celebration of the Rutles' 30th anniversary with a gala event at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. It will take place on Monday March 17th 2008.

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Friday, December 7, 2007
Stars to salute Lennon and Harrison in Hollywood

On Sunday December 9th the Mods & Rockers Festival in Los Angeles is presenting a special event that will salute John Lennon and George Harrison, honoring the anniversaries of their passing with special performances of some of their songs, including several rarely-performed compositions.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Gary Wright remembers his friend George Harrison Saturday on XM

The next upcoming edition of "Every Little Thing" on XM's Fine Tuning channel 76 will include an interview with Gary Wright, discussing his friendship and work with George Harrison, along with their shared interest in eastern philosophy. Also featured on the show will be music from the new Paul McCartney releases.

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Friday, October 26, 2007
Beatles radio show to interview Pattie Boyd

This Saturday morning on Breakfast with the Beatles on WZLX 100.7 FM, Boston's classic rock, and online at wzlx.com, host Cha-Chi Loprete will interview Patti Boyd. Patti will talk about her years of living with Beatlemania, her life with George Harrison, her second marriage to Eric Clapton and her new book, "Wonderful Tonite".

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