In early 1962, The Beatles clothing appeared to be a very different from what Britain had first seen them wearing only a few months earlier. Brian Epstein encouraged the four musicians to get out of their leather jackets, black Beatles T Shirt and pants (No, not in that way).
At first, Brian got the Beatles to wear sweaters on stage and eventually mohair suits. Having always loved the theater, Brian knew a thing or two about presentation. Epstein was from an upper middle-class background and he wanted us to appeal to the producers of radio, television and record companies.
Brian Epstein told the Beatles that if they wear suits they’ll get more money. John Lennon’s response was, Read more »
The trouble of the Beatles last tour all began on July 29th, 1966 when the teen magazine called Datebook printed a quote from a John Lennon interview where Lennon claimed that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus. The writer’s original interview published in the London Evening Standard didn’t create any controversy after it hit the stands. But it caused great controversy in the US four months later.
The negative limelight cast a dark shadow over the start of the tour. An anonymous telephone caller Read more »
This is a cool mix of Helter Skelter without the instruments (just vocal). Listen to Paul rip his vocal chords and the thick harmonies backing him. Funny to hear that talking at the end. Sounds like John is doing an imitation of Yoko Ono’s vocal in the end. Or, maybe it’s a lamb being slaughtered with a cattle prod.
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ — Julian Lennon was in NYC recently recording with James Scott Cook, a new artist partner of Julian Lennon’s new company ‘theRevolution’.
Initially, Julian was scheduled to sing a few background vocals on one of James’ songs titled ‘LUCY’, but during the recording, and with the news of Lucy Vodden’s passing fresh on everyone’s minds, Julian suggested that the track be released as a digital charity single, in honor of the memory of Lucy, with proceeds being donated to charities that support research for a cure for Lupus, in Lucy Vodden’s name. (Lucy Vodden, is a childhood friend of Julian who Read more »
My friend Ryan had the idea of dressing like the Beatles this year for Halloween, and he obviously needs a Beatles Costume. He and three of his college buddies are going to a few parties and thought it would be cool to be the Beatles, especially with all the Beatles Rockband and Beatles Remasters buzz that’s going around this year. So, of course, they leave it to me to research their Beatles costume. I’m not sure if I should feel flattered or used. But, it’s fun. Anyway, here are the best options…
Want to earn a degree in a Beatles College Degree in Beatles-ology? Liverpool Hope University is now offering a Masters of Arts study in Beatles Study and Popular music in society. Hope University’s website says it’s a unique opportunity to study in the home of Beatles and with access to Beatles specialists. They claim it is the only Master of Arts program of it’s kind in the world.
Who would take such a course? The university says it’s good for people working in the fields of popular music studies, cultural studies, social anthropology, politics and musicology. Personally, I think it’s Read more »
Yoko Ono is known for her strikingly long black hair covering her face in the sixties. Yoko now admits that she was hiding behind her hair because she was insecure about her looks. As a child, her mother would tell her she had a strong jawline like a guy and that it wasn’t womanly. Yoko thinks she got her strong jawline (which I think looks great) from her Dad. Yoko told ContactMusic that she has always felt she had more masculine than feminine features adding, “I wouldn’t say I am particularly feminine”.
Yoko now admits, “I used to hide my jaws with my long hair” and “I kept to myself”.
John Lennon would reassure his wife Yoko of her beauty continuously. He would move the hair from her face and tell her to show her face because it’s beautiful. He questioned why she would hide behind her hair. But, John Lennon’s mean streak would come out now and then, and he’d tease her by calling her…
A new play based on the Backbeat Beatles film is set to open. The play tells the tale of the pre-fame Early Beatles days of Hamburg Germany.
The Backbeat Beatles movie was directed by Ian Softley in 1994. Director Softley will be adapting the film for the stage. He says that he was visualizing a theater production when he directed the film. He saw the dramatic paintings of the original Beatles Bass player, Stewart Sutcliffe and stunning photography of his girlfriend and Beatles photographer Astrid Kirchherr woven into a narrative with the energy and excitement of great live music. He notes that the early day Beatles had the rawness and energy like a punk band. He hopes to recreate that rawness and energy in the stage production.
Stewart Sutcliffe stayed behind in Germany with his girlfriend Astrid when the rest of the lads returned to their native Liverpool. Stewart Sutcliffe tragically died in Read more »
John Lennon and Yoko Ono kept their fame from their young son Sean Lenon. For many years Sean didn’t even know his father was once in the Beatles. Sean Lenon had to learn of his father’s worldwide fame and musical accomplishments on his own.
Yoko said, “I was prepared that Sean might become an archaeologist or something. John didn’t even want to tell him that he was a Beatle.” According to Yoko, the famous musical couple were also so desperate to keep their son from being a musician that they didn’t talk about music at home.
Yoko adds, “Sean found out from someone else. One day, he asked John, ‘Were you a Beatle’?” “When Sean was in his 20s, I found out that Read more »
Despite objections from neighbors around George Harrison’s 38 acre Oxfordshire estate, widow Olivia Harrison plans to replace a razor-wire fence. Permission was granted by South Oxfordshire District Council to replace the eight foot high fence to maintain security.
The fence had been installed in 1999 after a 33 year old schizophrenic man broke into the home and stabbed George seven times. Olivia hit the attacker in the head with a fire poker and table lamp. George died of cancer just two years later. Olivia Harrison put in an application to the town asking to replace the 10 year old rotting fence. The town was worried the fence was un-neighborly and detrimental to the town’s character. Letters to the town authorities said the fence made it look like Read more »
In early 1962, The Beatles clothing appeared to be a very different from what Britain had first seen them wearing only a few months earlier. Brian Epstein encouraged the four musicians to get out of their leather jackets, black Beatles T Shirt and pants (No, not in that way).
The Backbeat Beatles movie was directed by Ian Softley in 1994. Director Softley will be adapting the film for the stage. He says that he was visualizing a theater production when he directed the film. He saw the dramatic paintings of the original Beatles Bass player, Stewart Sutcliffe and stunning photography of his girlfriend and Beatles photographer Astrid Kirchherr woven into a narrative with the energy and excitement of great live music. He notes that the early day Beatles had the rawness and energy like a punk band. He hopes to recreate that rawness and energy in the stage production.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono kept their fame from their young son Sean Lenon. For many years Sean didn’t even know his father was once in the Beatles. Sean Lenon had to learn of his father’s worldwide fame and musical accomplishments on his own.
