An electric guitar played by George Harrison during The Beatles’ early days sold at auction in New York this past weekend for $ 485,000. The Maton Mastersound SM500 guitar, which was the highlight of the auction, was borrowed by Harrison while his was being repaired in the summer of 1963. Harrison never actually owned the … Continue reading George Harrison Guitar Sells for Almost Half a Million Dollars →

Paul McCartney dusted off a Beatles classic on Saturday night for his stepson Arlen Shevell’s graduation party in Winter Park, FL. The ex-Beatle was apparently the first person on the dance floor when the house band, Phase5, took the stage and then joined them for a few songs including a cover of “I Saw Her … Continue reading Paul McCartney Sings at Stepson’s Graduation Party →

The Beatles’ “Another Girl” was never performed live by the Beatles, nor has it been performed live by any member of the group since its release in 1965 on the album Help!. But Paul McCartney made history this week when he surprised an audience at Japan’s Budokan Arena, adding the song into his set list. … Continue reading Paul McCartney Performs Beatles’ ‘Another Girl’ Live For First Time Ever →

Among the home recordings and never-before-heard audio that make up the soundtrack to Montage of Heck – the authorized Kurt Cobain documentary that makes its television premiere on May 4th – is a chilling version of the Beatles’ “And I Love Her,” performed by the Nirvana frontman and unearthed by doc director Brett Morgen. The … Continue reading Hear Kurt Cobain Cover The Beatles →

Ringo Starr got by with a little help from his friend on Saturday night when the former Beatle was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by friend band former bandmate, Paul McCartney. After his induction, Starr and McCartney performed the Beatles’ hit “I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends” … Continue reading Ringo Starr Gets By With a Little Help From His Friends →

On Saturday night, Ringo Starr became the last of the four Beatles to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when Paul McCartney presented his former bandmate with the honor. Watch McCartney’s induction speech below. After his induction, Starr performed on the Cleveland Public Auditorium Stage along with Green Day – also … Continue reading Paul McCartney Inducts Ringo Starr Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame →

Ever wanted to walk inside Abbey Road Studios and get a taste of what it might be like to record in the legendary London studio where bands like The Beatles and Pink Floyd recorded some of their biggest hits? Thanks to a Street View style tour courtesy of Google, your chance to experience it first … Continue reading Go Inside Abbey Road Studios With This Google Interactive Tour →

As we near the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 18th, we’re throwing back to this 2004 performance of The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” by Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Prince, Steve Winwood, Dhani Harrison and others.  Check out this week’s #ThrowbackVideo below.

A day after the death of his mother, Cynthia Lennon, Julian Lennon has released a touching tribute video to his mother. Lennon, who was the first wife of Beatle John Lennon, died at her home in Spain on Wednesday. She was 75.

Cynthia Lennon, first wife of John Lennon and mother of Julian Lennon, died Wednesday at the age of 75. Cynthia Powell was born in Blackpool, Lancashire in 1939. She met Lennon in art college and the two were married in 1962,  shortly before The Beatles recorded “Love Me Do.” Throughout the height of Beatlemania, Cynthia … Continue reading Cynthia Lennon Dies at Age 75 →

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the presenters for its upcoming annual induction ceremony on April 18th and Paul McCartney will be inducting fellow Beatle Ringo Starr. Starr is being inducted for his solo career. Other inductees for 2015 include the late Lou Reed (inducted by Patti Smith), Green Day (inducted by … Continue reading Paul McCartney to Induct Ringo Starr into Hall of Fame →

KISS performed an acoustic set for VIP ticket holders prior to a recent show at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. The set list included Beatles and Led Zeppelin tunes as well as some KISS classics.  Check out the videos below.