On August 8, 1969 at approximately 11:35am Scottish photographer Iain Macmillan stopped traffic on Abbey Road in London to capture what has arguably become the most iconic Beatles photograph ever taken. The picture shows the Fab Four striding over the black and white stripes of the pedestrian crossing just outside of the EMI Recording Studios … Continue reading The Beatles Announce ‘Abbey Road’ 50th Anniversary Release →

This extraordinary film is a must see.  The trailer (you can watch it below) will immediately get you hooked. Laurel canyon, for those that don’t know, is a central thoroughfare that runs from the Sunset Strip up through the Hollywood Hills to Mulholland Drive and then down again, pouring out into the San Fernando Valley.  … Continue reading Echo In The Canyon – Mighty Big Echo! →

Paul McCartney ended the first leg of his Freshen Up tour on an epic note at Dodger Stadium Saturday night, welcoming fellow Beatle Ringo Starr on stage for two Fab Four classics. “We’ve got a surprise for us, a surprise for you, a surprise for everyone. Ladies and gentlemen, the one and only Ringo Starr!” … Continue reading Watch Ringo Starr Join Paul McCartney On Stage at Dodger Stadium →

HandMade Films, the British film studio co-founded by George Harrison in 1978, is the subject of a new documentary from AMC U.K. Titled An Accidental Studio, the film tells the story of the studio’s early years through the eyes of the filmmakers, key personnel and the man who started it all. A trailer for the … Continue reading George Harrison’s HandMade Films is the Subject of a New Documentary Airing This Year →

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 →

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 →

You know there’s bass, guitar and drums in almost every rock song. Throw in a tambourine, a keyboard and some other random percussion instruments and you’ve got a band! But, don’t forget about the lowly easy-to-pack harmonica – you too can buy a harp for under $50 and impress your friends! Here’s a list of … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Harmonica Solos →

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 →

Paul McCartney has added four stadium dates to the U.S. leg of his upcoming Freshen Up tour. The Beatles legend will be performing at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI on June 8th; Globe Life Park in Arlington, TX on June 14th; Petco Park in San Diego, CA on June 22nd and Dodgers Stadium in … Continue reading Paul McCartney Adds Four U.S. Shows to Freshen Up Tour →

Helios Console (Image: Bonhams Auctions) A significant piece of rock music history is going up for auction next month. Bonhams Auction House has revealed that they will be taking bids on a console which was used to record portions of Led Zeppelin’s IV including “Stairway To Heaven.” This unique console is actually an amalgamation of … Continue reading Studio Desk Used to Record Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” Going Up For Auction →

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 →

The Beatles and Stern Pinball in collaboration with Ka-Pow Pinball have just announced the production of the first and only Beatles Pinball machine ever made. This limited-edition Beatles pinball machine will immerse players in the height of 1960’s Beatlemania and will feature eight of their beloved hit songs from that era – “A Hard Day’s … Continue reading First Ever Beatles Themed Pinball Machine To Be Released →