Tuesday, May 14, 2013

ELO's Jeff Lynne remembers special moments with the Beatles For a confirmed Beatlemaniac like Jeff Lynne, working with members of the Beatles had always been a dream. In the late 1980s, every one of them came true, when Lynne produced George Harrison's comeback album Cloud 9, which led to the formation of the Traveling Wilburys. Lynne later produced solo albums for Ringo and McCartney's terrific Flaming Pie. Source: Something Else Reviews

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Friday, May 10, 2013

Jimi Hendrix wanted Paul McCartney for supergroup Fans have long known that Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix had been making plans to record together in the year before Hendrix in 1970. But less attention has been paid to the bass player they were trying to recruit, Paul McCartney. The super group that never was proposed in a telegram that Hendrix sent to McCartney on Oct. 21, 1969. Source: Spinner

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Bev Bevans says Paul McCartney told him he was better than Ringo ELO drummer Bev Bevan says a chance meeting with the Beatles years ago provided him a huge ego boost. Appearing as part of Denny Laine and the Diplomats, Bevan had an opportunity to open for the Fabs in 1963. After the show, Paul McCartney told him, "That drum solo, in five-four time? That's great. Our drummer could never do that." Source: Something Else Reviews

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Andrew Loog Oldham calls for street named after Brian Epstein Former Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham has called for a street in Liverpool to be named after Brian Epstein, the impresario who guided The Beatles to the top of the charts and international fame. Brian gave Andrew his first break in showbiz when he hired him as an assistant to help handle his growing team of pop talent. Source: Click Lancashire

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

The Boss surprised they pulled the plug on Sir Macca Bruce Springsteen says he was surprised when the sound cut off at Hyde Park, thinking concert bosses wouldn't pull the plug because he was duetting with Sir Paul McCartney, whose knighthood would give them special status. The promoter cut the sound as the pair performed last July after the gig overran its curfew by 10 minutes. Source: London Evening Standard

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Olivia Harrison joins Pete Ham plaque tribute Pete Ham, who co-wrote Harry Nilsson's hit Without You, and worked with the Beatles while in Badfinger, has been honored with a blue plaque at the Swansea railway station, unveiled on Saturday which would have been Ham's 66th birthday. Olivia Harrison said George "spoke about Pete with fondness as a friend and with respect for his beautiful songs". Source: BBC News

Friday, April 26, 2013

Tom Petty single with George Harrison released 24 years ago When Tom Petty released his first solo album "Full Moon Fever," he relied on some heavy hitters to back him up, including Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and George Harrison. On April, 25, 1989, the first single from the album sat at the top of the Rock Charts. The song features George Harrison on acoustic guitar and backing vocals, the video also includes Ringo on drums. Source: KTAR FM, Phoenix

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

ELO marks 40th anniversary with live album and new songs Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra are celebrating their 40th anniversary with new material and album re-issues. The never-before released "Electric Light Orchestra Live" with two new songs, and two reissues, ELO's "ZOOM" and Lynne's debut solo album "Armchair Theatre," also with two new tracks, all out on Tuesday. Source: WKZO, Kalamazoo, MI

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Joe Walsh reveals details about star-studded recording project Last month, Joe Walsh revealed that he was working on a very interesting, star-studded recording project when he tweeted some photos from the sessions that included Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, Bill Withers and producer Don Was. Now, the Eagles guitarist has shared some details about what apparently is the same the project in a new interview. Source: WFJA FM, Sanford, NC

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Breakfast With Beatles host launches new British Invasion show Longtime "Breakfast With the Beatles" host Chris Carter will expand the scope of his weekly Sirius XM satellite radio presence with a new show, "Chris Carter's British Invasion," drawing from a half century of British rock and pop beginning this Sunday. Carter has been hosting the terrestrial radio version of "Breakfast With the Beatles" since 2001 on KLOS-FM. Source: Los Angeles Times

Todd Rundgren announces Australian tour dates Following his recent tour with Ringo Starr, Todd Rundgren will return to Australia for his own dates in July. Rundgren showcased three of his classics as part of the Ringo Starr All-Starr Band and will highlight songs from his new album "State," his 24th solo album, on this tour. He had a string of hits in the 70s and produced Meat Loaf's "Bat Out Of Hell" album. Source: Noise 11, Australia

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Joe Walsh in the studio with Ringo Starr and Mick Jagger Joe Walsh has posted a photo of himself in the studio with stars including the Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, super-producer Don Was and others. "Cooking up something here at Capitol Records!" Walsh says, via Facebook. "I think you'll like it." Walsh produced Starr's 1983 album Old Wave, and was a member of Ringo's All-Starr band in 1989. Source: Something Else Reviews

Friday, March 1, 2013

Brian Wilson signs on to Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and guitarist Jeff Beck have signed onto join the Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp April 18th-21st at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Participants can choose a session from 2 hours and up at state-of-the-art rehearsal studios in Las Vegas and participate in a jam sessions with famed artists and in-house musicians. Source: WZLX FM, Boston

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

ELO rarities include tracks with George Harrison and Ringo Starr ELO's Zoom, a 2001 release that has been unavailable for over ten years and which features appearances by Beatles George Harrison and Ringo Starr, has been released by Frontiers Records, including bonus tracks. Last year Frontiers released ELO's Mr. Blue Sky: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra and Jeff Lynne's album Long Wave. Source: Gibson

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Davy Jones to be remembered at Monkees convention The one-year anniversary of Davy Jones' passing will be commemorated with a celebration of the former teen idol's life, and his band, at the The David T. Jones Memorial Monkees Convention, March 1-3, 2013 at The Sheraton in East Rutherford, New Jersey. There will be live concert performances and special guest interviews. Source: Beatles News

Monday, July 2, 2012

Brits meet Yanks for '60s music symposium on Catalina Island Last Saturday, the iconic Catalina Island casino was the scene of "The British Invasion Rocks America," a rock 'n' roll symposium, a first of its kind event attended by almost 600 fans sponsored by the Catalina Island Museum. The symposium included Peter Asher, Spencer Davis, Micky Dolenz and pirate radio DJ Emperor Rosko. Source: Beatles News

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Catalina Island Museum's rock n' roll symposium next weekend The Catalina Island Museum Presents The British Invasion Rocks America is the first of its kind and will examine the movement of the blues from America to Britain and back to America during the "British Invasion." Rock icon Spencer Davis worked with the museum to organize the symposium, which takes place in the Avalon Casino on June 30th. Source: Beatles News

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

An Evening of Monkees Memories coming to Connecticut In the sixties, The Monkees captured the hearts of millions. On February 29, 2012, Davy Jones of The Monkees passed away. On Friday night, March 30, in tribute to Davy Jones, Liverpool Productions will be presenting "An Evening of Monkees Memories" at Aldario's Restaurant in Milford, CT. The event is open to all ages and doors open at 7pm. Source: Beatles News

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Legendary British band Stackridge to make US Stackridge, the British band that became a cult favorite in the 1970's and recently reunited to critical acclaim, is scheduled to appear as musical guests on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on Monday night, March 14. The program will feature the band's first-ever performance in the United States. Source: Beatles News

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Gerry and the Pacemakers shine in new documentary A new documentary on Gerry and the Pacemakers featuring 17 performances from 1963-1965 and new interviews taped at the Cavern with Gerry Marsden had its premiere screening Wednesday night, August 26th, at the Hard Day's Night Hotel in Liverpool as part of a series on classic artists of the British Invasion. Source: Beatles News

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Capitol to re-release two more classic Beach Boys albums on vinyl Put the needle in the groove! Capitol/EMI's high quality "From The Capitol Vaults" U.S. vinyl campaign continues November 3 with the limited edition, 180-gram vinyl release of 11 classic, standout albums from EMI Music's celebrated catalog, including The Beach Boys' Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) and Beach Boys Today! Source: Beatles News

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

An evening of sixties British Explosion rocks Berkeley The sounds of the sixties British Explosion Unplugged rocked Berkeley, California, Sunday night at The Freight and Salvage. A variety of tribute bands delighted the audience playing music that ranged from John Lennon, Donavan, The Who, The Yardbirds, and The Beatles. The next British Explosion night is on June 5th in San Francisco. Source: Beatles News

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

It's going to be A Hard Days Night - All over again MerseyCats, the Liverpool Rock 'n' Roll Children's Charity, is collaborating with the world famous Hard Days Night Hotel to provide live bands from the 60s at the hotel on a regular basis bringing back the famous Mersey Sound to Mathew Street after a gap of some 48 years. The first show is booked for May 31. Source: Beatles News

Friday, March 13, 2009

The man who brought Beatlemania to America, dead at 91 Former record company executive Alan Livingston died today in Los Angeles at the age of 91. Livingston was the president of Capitol Records at the time the company obtained the exclusive U.S. distribution rights for recordings of The Beatles in December, 1963. Within weeks, Beatlemania exploded in America. Source: Beatles News

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