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Golden Anniversary of Beatles Debut Album Please Please Me
Believe it or not, it was fifty years ago that The Beatles recorded their debut album, ‘Please Please Me.’ rollingstone.com has a great article about this golden anniversary, which highlights some amazing facts, like… The Beatles recorded ten songs for their debut album, all in one day-long session at Abbey Road Studios, with a budget [...]
Alvin Lee 1944 – 2013
Guitarist and singer Alvin Lee passed away this morning, leaving behind a musical legacy that spans fifty years and more than twenty albums. He was a founding member of the blues/rock band Ten Years After. The following announcement is posted on his website alvinlee.com: With great sadness we have to announce that Alvin unexpectedly passed away [...]
Remembering John Lennon
John Lennon… Activist, artist, Beatle, father, guitarist, husband, poet, singer, songwriter… Arrived on Earth October 9, 1940 Departed way too soon, December 8, 1980… His music, songs and spirit live on and on… From Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)…” So this is Christmas And what have you done Another year over And a [...]
Beatles Magical Mystery Tour on DVD & Blu-Ray
The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour film, long out of print, is finally available on DVD & Blu-Ray. Just released on October 8th, the iconic Beatles film is available in three lavish packages, DVD, Blu-ray, and a special edition deluxe box set. The special edition deluxe box includes both the DVD and Blu-ray, as well as [...]
Bill Tillman 1947 – 2012
The Dallas Morning News has posted a sad obituary… Dallas saxophonist and former Blood, Sweat & Tears band member, Bill Tillman died Wednesday morning in Houston. He was 65. Known for his flashy saxwork and husky vocals, Tillman dominated the stage, standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing in at nearly 300 pounds. Also a gifted flutist, [...]
