EMI Press Release: Photograph: Very Best of Ringo Starr CD and Digital on August 28 Since he first began his career in the 1960s with The Beatles, Ringo Starr has been one of the world’s brightest musical luminaries. On August 28, Starr’s four EMI Music catalog albums, Sentimental Journey (1970), Beaucoups Of Blues (1970), the [...]
The Beatles Story museum and attraction located on the historic Albert Docks in Liverpool has announced that it will be doubling in size.It is also planning to improve visitor facilities as part of the £1m plus investment. The new exhibition space will be created in the basement adjacent to the venue which is currently vacant. [...]
Several news sites are reporting that not to be outdone by his former band mate, Ringo Starr has announced that his EMI label solo back catalog will be available for digital download starting on August 28th. The albums covered under the deal include, “Beacoups of Blues,” and 1973′s “Ringo” plus “Photograph: The Very Best of [...]
According to a report on the Access Hollywood website, Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will be joined by Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison will attend a special dedication ceremony in honor of the late John Lennon and George Harrison, in conjunction with the one-year anniversary of Cirque du Soleil’s “LOVE.” The dedication will take place on [...]
While magazine articles are written, tribute albums planned and concerts performed featuring its songs, it seems like the 40th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, isn’t that big a deal for the two surviving Beatles. Paul McCartney has reportedly decided not to mark the fortieth anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band [...]
As part of its 40th Anniversary celebrations, Rolling Stone magazine conducted interviews with twenty artists who shaped the music scene. One of those interviewed was Ringo Starr. Short audio clips from Ringo’s interview are available on the Rolling Stone website and include his thoughts on the lasting impact of The Beatles – “The kids are listening. That’s [...]
StarPulse.com reports on an amusing quote from Ringo about his fading memory.. He tells Rolling Stone, “I played on All Things Must Pass – which is funny because George called me (when he was preparing to reissue the album), and said, ‘Ringo, are you on All Things Must Pass?’ I said, ‘I don’t think so. [...]
Thursday, 19th April, 1962 The latest edition (19th April – 3 May, 1962)of Mersey Beat included the following Beatles related items: Â ”News From Germany,” a report on The Beatles reception and debut at the Star-Club in Hamburg. An obituary for Stuart Sutcliffe A notice from The Beatles Fan Club looking for new members. A report [...]
Paul McCartney is one of the featured guests on the new Larry King Live: Greatest Interviews DVD set due to be released later this week. Paul’s name is featured in the promotional materials for the set, in an interview during which he discusses life after Linda. And although he isn’t mentioned on the box, we also [...]
Friday, 6th April, 1962 The Beatles played a lunch time gig at The Cavern before heading across the River Mersey to appear in another of Sam Leach’s promotions at The Tower Ballroom in New Brighton. The Tower Ballroom event was billed as “A Night To Remember” running between 7:30pm and 1:00am. Headling the event “Back [...]
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Alan J. Porter has been a Beatles fan since he first saw them perform on a regional British TV show back in 1963 when he was just a wee lad. He is the author of the critically acclaimed BEFORE THEY WERE BEATLES and occasional contributor to Beatlology Magazine. He now lives in Central Texas and occasionally writes about things other than The Fab Four. You can find out more here.
