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“Produced by George Martin” – documentary

Written by admin on April 23, 2011 – 6:21 am -

George Martin A 90-minute profile of record producer Sir George Martin will air on UK television on Monday.

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Lennon’s “Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds” lyrics to be auctioned

Written by admin on April 13, 2011 – 7:34 pm -

John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds” are being auctioned next month at a sale in Beverly Hills. The lyrics to the classic Beatles hit are expected to sell for more than $200,000 (£122,700).

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds handwritten lyrics

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The Lost Beatles Photographs: The Bob Bonis Archive, 1964-1966

Written by admin on March 28, 2011 – 8:57 pm -

Last week saw the publication of a superb collection of unreleased Beatles photographs from the archives of Bob Bonis. “The Lost Beatles Photographs: The Bob Bonis Archive, 1964-1966” features 192 pages of the Beatles at work and play at the height of Beatlemania.

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The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction

Written by admin on March 9, 2011 – 8:20 am -

Bruce Springsteen’s ’57 Chevy Meola is the star lot in the online Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction from GOTTA HAVE IT® Collectibles, Inc. which takes place from March 16-25, 2011.

This was Springsteen’s first owned car, purchased on May 21, 1975. It is expected to fetch $400,000-425,000 at auction.

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McCartney on McCartney – Eight-hour radio documentary

Written by admin on February 25, 2011 – 9:53 am -

The BBC is rebroadcasting its excellent radio documentary series on Paul McCartney, which first appeared on Radio 1 in 1989.

“McCartney on McCartney” features the ex-Beatle talking with DJ Mike Read about his formative years and his Beatles, Wings and solo careers. The series will be broadcast in eight parts on BBC Radio 6 from February 27 to March 6.

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