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Julian Lennon posts video tribute to mother, Cynthia

Written by admin on April 2, 2015 – 5:47 pm -

Cynthia Lennon, the former wife of John Lennon, passed away yesterday after a short battle with cancer. The 75-year-old died at her home in Mallorca, Spain, with her son Julian by her side.

Cynthia met John Lennon when she was 18 and the pair were both students at the Liverpool College of Art. They were married in 1962, just before the Beatles hit it big, and would remain married for six years. Their son, Julian Lennon, posted a moving video tribute to his mother on YouTube today titled “In Loving Memory”:

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

Written by admin on December 16, 2014 – 1:27 pm -

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced that the 2015 inductees will be Lou Reed, Green Day, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Bill Withers, and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Ringo Starr will receive the Award For Musical Excellence and the “5” Royales will receive the Early Influence Award.

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Beatles “GRAMMY Salute” special debuts on UK television

Written by admin on May 2, 2014 – 11:53 am -

“The Beatles: The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute” makes its UK television debut tonight (May 2). The highly recommended special airs on ITV1 from 10:35pm to 12:40am.

The Beatles: The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute

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56th Annual Grammy Awards – Round-up

Written by admin on January 27, 2014 – 9:10 am -

Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and The Rolling Stones were among the veteran artists to win at last night’s 56th Grammy Awards.

The annual awards show was broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Staples Center and hosted by LL Cool J.

56th Grammy Awards

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Song of the Week #152 – “We Can Work It Out”

Written by admin on May 8, 2013 – 8:27 am -

The Beatles We Can Work It Out singleThe Beatles’ “We Can Work It Out” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

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