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Beatles Still Blamed by Russian Officials for 'Recreational Drug Use Increase'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:00:06 +0000

According to a Russian health official, the youth of his country have a major drug problem — and it all goes back to those darn Beatles. “After the Beatles went to expand their consciousness in India ashrams, they introduced that idea – the changing of one’s psychic state of mind using drugs – to the [...]

Must See Concerts In and Around Buffalo This Week

Joe Russo — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:52:00 +0000

Last week’s Cult show at the harbor was the unofficial kick off of the Summer concert season in Western New York. This week the fun continues with some must see shows.

Sting performs at Artpark tomorrow night (6/12) with a 5 piece band that critics sa

Paul McCartney, Elton John Lead 'Queen's Jubilee' Celebration

Chad Childers — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:20:27 +0000

Much of England is bracing for a major bash this week as the ‘Queen’s Jubilee’ will take place, celebrating 60 years of rule for Queen Elizabeth. The biggest part of the celebration will be the music concert that is set to take place today at Buckingham Palace. The talent lineup has been revealed, with Sir [...]

This Day in Jack FM History-'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' Released

Joe Russo — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:12:09 +0000

One of the greatest Albums of all time was released on this day in 1967, The Beatles landmark album ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’. It was groundbreaking and influential, and continued the Beatles evolution from pop icons to serious album rockers. The Beatles evolution has always amazed me and is on par with Justin Bieber suddenly releasing an alternative album.

Poster of Beatles Last Concert Sells For $6,999 on eBay

Dave Lifton — Tue, 29 May 2012 10:00:13 +0000

A framed original poster for the Beatles’ last-ever concert at San Francisco’s Candelstick Park recently sold for an astonishing $6,999 on eBay.

George Harrison Documentary a Must for Fans [VIDEO]

Joe Russo — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:02:44 +0000

Martin Scorsese’s George Harrison documentary, Living In The Material World was released today.The documentary, which originally aired on HBO last month includes interviews with Harrison’s family, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Martin, Eric Clapton, first wife Pattie Boyd, Yoko Ono, Phil Spector, and his Traveling Wilbury mates Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne. Today’s also the [...]

Paul McCartney's Son Wants to Make a Band with Other Beatles Offspring

Dave Swanson — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:45:41 +0000

James McCartney, son of Sir Paul, recently came up with an idea. A good idea you ask? Well, we’ll leave that up to you. In a recent interview with the BBC, he talked about the possibility of forming a band with the other Beatle offspring. ‘The Beatles: The Next Generation’ so to speak.” Sean (Lennon) seemed to be i

Ringo Starr Doesn't Care If Kids Ask 'Who Are the Beatles?'

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:40:23 +0000

When Paul McCartney performed at the 2012 Grammy Awards last month, “Who is Paul McCartney” became a trending topic on Twitter, causing older Beatles fans to blink in amazement.

But before you start spouting off about “kids these days” and the sadness of their musical apathy, it turns out McCartney’s one-time bandmate Ringo Starr was not offended by the question — even though it’s likely he’d have garnered the same digital reaction.

Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band Return to Fallsview

Joe Russo — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:39:12 +0000

Ringo Starr must really like Niagara Falls. Once again, he kicks off his summer tour at the Fallsview with shows on June 14 and 15. The 13th version of Ringo's All-Stars will also spend two weeks in Niagara Falls rehearsing for thier tour, so there's a good chance you might run into Ringo at the slot machines

The Beatles Offer Ringtones of Their Biggest Hits for Sale

Dave Swanson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:40:08 +0000

Ring, ring, why don’t you give me a call? Ring, ring, the happiest sound of them all. The Beatles have entered the world of ringtone-mania! As of today, Feb 22, 2012, all you Beatle people can now add the Fab Four to your cell phone via an exclusive deal with iTunes. There will be 27 songs to pick from, all taken from their ’1′ collection.

Publishing Rights to Six Early Beatles Songs Sold

Shauna Wright — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:17:19 +0000

So as it turns out, the estate of Michael Jackson doesn’t own the global publishing rights to every Beatles song ever. In fact, the North American rights to six early Fab Four songs have just been snapped up by a company you’ve probably never even heard of.

Paul McCartney's 'Take it Away' Video Notes Bring In Over $25,000 at Auction

Dave Swanson — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:46:06 +0000

Scraps of paper might cost you big bucks! That is if those scraps are handwritten notes from Sir Paul McCartney! In a recent Gotta Have Rock And Roll auction, Paul’s script notes for the ‘Take It Away’ music video sold for a whopping $25,941.00. The starting price was $10,000, and the 7th bid was the lucky one!

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

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:55:10 +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.

Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell Plan Intimate Wedding

Jeff Giles — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:00:43 +0000

His last marriage didn’t work out so well, but give Paul McCartney credit for perseverance: he’s getting ready to walk down the aisle again — and soon.

The UK’s Daily Telegraph reports that McCartney’s engagement to Nancy Shevell, which took place in May, will lead to a low-key London wedding in the near future, followed by a trip to New York for the newlyweds. As a friend of McCartney’s tells the paper, “Paul loves Nancy very much, but does not want a big wedding.”

Kids Have No Clue Who The Beatles Are [VIDEO]

Jack FM Staff — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:17:05 +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!'.