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Metallica and the Beatles Combined on Beatallica's 'Abbey Load' Album

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:44:18 +0000

The Milwaukee-based Beatallica’s latest assault on the delicate sensibilities of Beatles fans arrives with their hilarious new Metallica-meets-the-Fab-Four mash-up ‘Abbey Load.’ This latest effort, which combines Metallica’s lyrics, riffs and a James Hetfield-esque growl with the Beatles’ studio swan song, follows bruising earlier combinations like “The Thing That Should Not Let It Be,” “Fuel on [...]

Apple Computers Now Owns Beatles' Apple Logo

Dave Lifton — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:08:52 +0000

The Granny Smith apple that has served as the logo for the Beatles' record label is now the property of the Apple computer company. Yesterday (Oct. 25), Patently Apple discovered that the last remaining challenge to the logo's ownership had been cleared and it now belonged to the computer giant.

50 Years Ago: The Beatles Release Their First Single, 'Love Me Do'

Dave Lifton — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:03:17 +0000

Not all cultural revolutions take place overnight. Some begin with little fanfare and take a while to gather steam. That’s exactly what happened on Oct. 5, 1962, when the Beatles released their first single, ‘Love Me Do,’ in Great Britain exactly 50 years ago today. Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney a few years [...]

Beatles to Release 50th Anniversary Single of 'Love Me Do'

Dave Lifton — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:31:30 +0000

While the Rolling Stones have spent much of 2012 promoting their intentions to honor their 50th anniversary next year, the Beatles have allowed theirs to mostly fly under the radar. Until now, that is.

Guitarist Faces Jail After Convincing Investors to Fund Bogus Charity Album Featuring Jimi Hendrix, Beatles + More

Jeff Giles — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:29:57 +0000

In what feels like it has to be the strangest, saddest story of the year, an L.A.-based recording artist is facing up to eight years in prison after being accused of swindling millions of dollars out of investors who believed they were helping fund the release of new recordings from rock legends for a charity compilation.

Beatles, Rolling Stones, Doors + CCR Feature in 'Ed Sullivan's Top Performers' Special

Chad Childers — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 15:26:05 +0000

If you’re looking for a reason to stay in tonight, PBS has it as their ‘My Music’ series served up ‘Ed Sullivan’s Top Performers.’ The special, airing on PBS stations across the country, takes a look back at the longtime variety show host’s top music acts. The Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Doors, Creedence Clearwater [...]

Olympic Stadium Comes Together for Singalong of Beatles' 'All You Need Is Love'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:11:33 +0000

Just over 45 years ago, the Beatles told us “there’s nothing you can do that can’t be done” — and it surely felt that way for the fans and competitors in attendance at the Olympics on Saturday (August 4), when the stadium joined together in a massive singalong rendition of ‘All You Need Is Love.’

The Beatles' 'Yellow Submarine' Hitting Theaters Nationwide

Dave Swanson — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:29:28 +0000

A restored and remastered edition of the animated Beatles film ‘Yellow Submarine’ will be making the rounds at movie houses around the country prior to its June 5 release on DVD and Blu-Ray. Beginning May 5, ‘Yellow Submarine’ will make its way across the country for brief, limited engagements.

Bob Dylan, the Beatles + the Cars Covered By Prince During Toronto Concert

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:50:37 +0000

Prince paid tribute to classic rock artists Bob Dylan, the Beatles and the Cars by covering their songs during a three-plus hour performance in Toronto on Friday night (Nov. 26).

Steve Perry Records Beatles Cover for Future Solo Record

Billy Dukes — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:54:17 +0000

Former Journey frontman Steve Perry is going to be recording new music soon, but it won’t be with his old bandmates. The singer says he’s working on a solo album, but it’s been a challenging process since he’s been out of the music business for so long.

Beatles' 1965 Contract Stated They Would Not Play for Racially Segregated Audiences

Shauna Wright — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:42:10 +0000

A 1965 contract between the Beatles and a concert venue reveals the band’s demands were few — 150 security guards, electricity and water in their trailer, clean towels, and, most specifically, that they would not play if the audience was racially segregated in any way.

Young People Don't Know Who The Beatles Are [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:46:38 +0000

And now for something that will make you feel really old: The blog, I Hate Young People, recently took to the streets to quiz our nation's youngsters on their knowledge of The Beatles. The results: Well, let's just say they could use a little 'Help!'.

Not only had they never heard of the "Fab Four," most couldn't even name one member of the band, let alone one of its songs. In fact, one interviewee mistook John Lennon for John Legend.

Check out the horrifying video after the jump; and for all you youngsters out there reading this, here is a list of every single Beatles song ever released, you know, just in case.

We Remember John Lennon [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:51:03 +0000

Thirty years ago, we lost a great musician and an amazing person. Today, we remember John Lennon.