A set of newly discovered photos of John Lennon will go up for auction next year. The collection of 26 negatives, taken in February 1970, were recently found in a “junk drawer” by the owner, who had presumed them to have no value. The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, took the collection to a … Continue reading Newly Discovered Photos of John Lennon Going Up for Auction →

Ron Howard’s The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years will make its U.S. broadcast premiere on PBS next month. The award-winning documentary about the early years of the Beatles‘ career will air November 25th at 8pm ET. Eight Days a Week was produced with the coordination of surviving Beatles Paul McCartney and … Continue reading ‘The Beatles: Eight Days a Week’ to Air on PBS →

April 22, 1976 – Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi debut their Blues Brothers act on Saturday Night Live.  They play a cover of “Soul Man” by Sam & Dave, who they used as the basis for their characters. April 22, 1993 – The Who’s Tommy premieres on Broadway where it is performed 899 times until it closes in June of 1995. April … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 22 →

A singer-songwriter, photographer and documentarian as well as son of John Lennon, Julian Lennon appears on TODAY about his new interactive children’s book Touch The Earth, as well as the legacy of his father and the Beatles. via TODAY Touch The Earth by Julian Lennon is available on Amazon. A portion of the proceeds from … Continue reading Julian Lennon on His New Children’s Book and His Father’s Legacy →

Theatre Within, the grassroots non-profit behind the Annual John Lennon Tribute concert since 1981, will honor music great Donovan as the third recipient of the “John Lennon Real Love Award” at its 36th Annual John Lennon Tribute on Friday, December 2 at Symphony Space, NYC. Having accompanied the Beatles on their historic journey to India, … Continue reading Donovan to be Honored at 36th Annual John Lennon Tribute →

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 →

In a new interview with CBC, Paul McCartney discusses his new single – the title track from the brand new video game, Destiny – as well as reflecting on the 34th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, while sharing memories of his late friend and former band mate. Listen to the interview here via CBC: Hope … Continue reading Paul McCartney Reflects on 34th Anniversary of John Lennon’s Death, Shares Memories →

Rare photographs of John Lennon are on display in Liverpool in an exhibition by legendary rock and roll photographer Bob Gruen. The photographs, taken during Lennon’s time in New York, have never been on display publicly outside of New York and London. The exhibit also features some previously unseen photographs. Julia Baird, John Lennon’s sister, … Continue reading Rare John Lennon Photos On Display in Liverpool →

Today, October 9th, would have been the 74th birthday of John Lennon. In honor of the singer, songwriter, musician, poet, and activist, we’re remembering moments in his life through photos and videos.  

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 →

50 years after it’s premiere in London during the height of Beatlemania, The Beatles film A Hard Day’s Night is making a return to theaters. The digitally-restored version of the musical comedy will open on silver screens across the US on the Fourth of July weekend, Janus Films announced this week. At the time of … Continue reading Beatles Film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ Returning to Theaters [WATCH] →