On February 9, 2014 The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles aired on CBS. The tribute commemorated the legacy of the Beatles and marked the 50 year anniversary of their first performance on the Ed Sullivan Show. Watch Jeff Lynne, Joe Walsh and Dhani Harrison perform “Something” below.

The Beatles may have famously refused to join the world of music streaming for years, but fans of the Fab Four received an early Christmas gift last week when much of the band’s catalog became available on streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music for the first time. And while the Beatles are securing a … Continue reading 5 Great Albums You Still Can’t Stream →

The All-Star tribute concert to the music of George Harrison that took place in September of 2014 will see release on CD and DVD this coming February. George Fest, which featured performances by Brian Wilson and Al Jardine (Beach Boys), Ann Wilson (Heart), Norah Jones, the Flaming Lips, Ben Harper, Brandon Flowers (The Killers), Conan … Continue reading George Harrison Tribute Concert Coming to CD & DVD →

In 1961, the Beatles released their very first single on the Polydor label in Germany with Tony Sheridan. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison were in Hamburg at the time, along with then-members Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe. The band was honing their craft playing in nightclubs. “My Bonnie,” which was only released in … Continue reading Beatles’ First Recording Contract Going Up For Auction →

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 →

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.

Bobby Keys, saxophonist for The Rolling Stones for more than 40 years, passed away Tuesday. He was 70 years old. “The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their very dear friend and legendary saxophone player, Bobby Keys,” reads a statement from the band. “Bobby made a unique musical contribution to the band since … Continue reading Rolling Stones Saxophonist Bobby Keys Dies at 70 →

A new authorized documentary for Apple Corps Ltd. is in the works, and the film is based on The Beatles’ touring years, from their early days in the Cavern Club in Liverpool to their last public performance in Candlestick Park in San Francisco, in 1966. The film will be directed by Academy Award-winning director Ron … Continue reading Ron Howard Will Direct New Beatles Documentary →

George Harrison’s son, Dhani, paid tribute to his father on Wednesday night’s episode of CONAN, performing his father’s song “Let It Down” with a full band. Watch the video below. The performance was part of CONAN’s “George Harrison Week,” which has included performances by Beck, Paul Simon and on tonight’s episode, Norah Jones. “George Harrison … Continue reading Dhani Harrison Performs Father, George Harrison’s “Let It Down” →

Paul Simon paid tribute to George Harrison this week by performing The Beatles classic “Here Comes The Sun” on CONAN during the show’s “George Harrison week.” Watch the video below. Simon performed the song with Harrison himself in 1976 on Saturday Night Live and sat down with Conan to talk about his memories of Harrison, … Continue reading Watch Paul Simon Perform The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun” →

On September 23rd, George Harrison: The Apple Years 1968-75 box set will be released, featuring the ex-Beatles first six solo albums remastered by Dhani Harrison and Paul Hicks, a DVD with a brand-new short film directed by Olivia Harrison, and a book of essays and never-before-seen photographs. One of the songs featured in the set … Continue reading Hear An Unreleased Acoustic Version of George Harrison’s ‘Dark Horse’ →

A 1962 Rickenbacker guitar that once belonged to George Harrison will go up for auction in New York this week. The Rickenbacker 425 was purchased by Harrison in 1963 in Mount Vernon, IL and although it was originally a Fireglo red, the Beatle had it refinished in black to match John Lennon’s Rickenbacker. According to … Continue reading George Harrison Rickenbacker Guitar Up for Auction →