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Pre-Breakup Letters Signed by The Beatles Up for Sale
A pair of letters that foretold the breakup of the Beatles are up for sale for a combined $550,000. The letters were sent to John and Lee Eastman in January and April of 1969 with the intent to hire, and subsequently fire, the two attorneys. John and Lee were also the father and brother of … Continue reading Pre-Breakup Letters Signed by The Beatles Up for Sale
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New Beatles Film To Feature Never-Released Studio Footage
A new film project from Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson will feature never-released footage of the Beatles in the studio, shot in January of 1969. While the group was filmed extensively during the 1960s, little footage exists of the band at work in the recording studio. The January 1969 sessions produced the band’s twelfth and final … Continue reading New Beatles Film To Feature Never-Released Studio Footage
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Psychedelic Painting Commissioned By The Beatles For ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Now Up For Auction
A psychedelic painting originally commissioned for the Beatles classic album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is up for sale at Sotheby’s through December 10th. The art for the 1967 album is now among the most famous and recognizable in music history – but it could have looked very different. When the band decided to release … Continue reading Psychedelic Painting Commissioned By The Beatles For ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Now Up For Auction
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The Beatles’ New “Back In The U.S.S.R.” Lyric Video – Watch It Now
In anticipation of the 50th anniversary re-issue of their White Album – due out November 9th – the Beatles have unveiled a new lyric video for the classic tune “Back in the U.S.S.R.” The new visuals feature grainy footage of the Fab Four interspersed with green, handwritten lyrics scrawled across the screen and clips of … Continue reading The Beatles’ New “Back In The U.S.S.R.” Lyric Video – Watch It Now
