"Revolver" at 60 still unfolds secrets The legacy of "Revolver" as The Beatles' creative turning point just never gets old Salon · Aug 5
“Harrison lost interest in the Rosewood Telecaster well before Let It Be came out. In December 1969, he gave it away”: How George Harrison fell in and out of love with the Tele he played at the Beatles’ final performance – and where it is now George Harrison’s heavyweight prototype Fender shaped the late-era Beatles sound, and later passed through the hands of Delaney Bramlett and, briefly, Jerry Garcia Guitar World · Aug 1
“Paul hits this chord and I turn to him and say, ‘That’s it!’ I said, ‘Do that again!’”: How The Beatles made the single that changed everything It was the winning Beatle song that finally unlocked the fabled American market. Life - for both band and fans - would never be the same again… MusicRadar · Jul 31
"It pioneered the long-form pop album as an art form": The Beatles' Rubber Soul Special Edition contains a newly unearthed demo of a John Lennon song no one has heard before George Harrison's favourite is getting a reissue MusicRadar · Jul 30
The Beatles to release special edition of ‘pivotal’ album The Beatles have previously shared special editions of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club, The White Album, Abbey Road, Let It Be and Revolver The Independent UK · Jul 29
The Beatles’ unheard session recordings from Rubber Soul set to be released Originally released in December 1965, the new edition will be released in October. Evening Standard · Jul 29
“Paul hits this chord and I turn to him and say, ‘That’s it!’ I said, ‘Do that again!’ We really used to write like that - both playing into each other’s nose”: The creation of the pivotal Beatles single that would grab America by the hand It was the winning Beatle song that finally unlocked the fabled American market. Life - for both band and fans - would never be the same again… MusicRadar · Jul 29
"It's magical": Dhani Harrison and Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich form new band and announce debut album The new group, called Dragonflies, will drop their self-titled debut record in September MusicRadar · Jul 27
"They sound like a very talented band forced to play punk." Stuart Adamson's guitar work elevates Skids' Scared to Dance above the ordinary The sound of a bunch of scrappy youths from Scotland's industrial heartland Louder · Jul 27
Quote of the day by George Harrison: ‘Life goes on within you and without you’ – The Beatles’ lyric that reveals the secret to letting go George Harrison's quote highlights the importance of inner peace and acceptance. His spiritual outlook shaped his music and influenced millions worldwide. Harrison was a key member of The Beatles, contributing iconic songs. He also pursued a successful solo career after the band's disbandment. His enduring message continues to resonate with… The Economic Times · Jul 26
“I was getting calls from George Harrison and Eric Clapton’s group. They were working together. And what were they interested in? The J-180 and J-185”: Inside Gibson's Century Collection acoustics – and the role the Rolling Stones and Beatles played Period-correct in (almost) every detail, the Gibson Century Collection’s 12-fret format is addictively playable. Gibson's Robi Johns tells us it’s all downtothe Brits Guitar World · Jul 18
Beatles’ early mentor Lord Woodbine to feature in new BBC drama Six-part series will explore the band’s years in Hamburg, including the overlooked influence of Harold Phillips The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
"John was annoyed because I didn’t say that he had written one line of this song, Taxman… I also didn’t say how I wrote two lines to Come Together or three lines to Eleanor Rigby”: George Harrison and the questions around his Beatles credits "I think in the balance I would have had more things to be niggled with him about than he would have with me" MusicRadar · Jul 3
Loved by George Harrison, the Isley Brothers and Rush’s Alex Lifeson, the Maestro PS-1 Phase Shifter changed the face of popular music – but it sure was bulky Tom Oberheim’s ingenious device fast became a studio essential upon its launch in 1971 Guitar World · Jul 3
Guitar World · Jun 29 “It took me 10 or 11 takes to get the timing on the intro right. Jimi easily could have just done it”: The life and times of Dave Mason, the former Traffic guitarist who made a habit of playing on iconic tracks The Traffic guitarist’s best work of the ’60s and ’70s was magical, but the stop/start nature of his career held him off household-name status
Tom’s Guide · Jun 25 Happy Global Beatles Day! To celebrate more than 60 years of iconic music, All You Need is… this lyrical quiz Can you score 80% or higher in our Beatles music quiz — and be crowned a true Beatlemaniac?
The Economic Times · Jun 24 Quote of the Day by George Harrison: ‘It is better to be an outspoken atheist than...’ George Harrison, the 'quiet Beatle,' championed honesty, stating it's better to be an outspoken atheist than a hypocrite. This reflects his deep spiritual quest and critique of superficial faith. His legacy, marked by musical innovation and bridging Eastern spirituality with the West, underscores the timeless value of authenticity and integrity…
Bored Panda · Jun 22 “I Know I Look Just Like Him’’: Celebrating The 15 Most Lookalike Father-Son Pairs In Showbiz For Father’s Day “I know I look just like him," Colin Hanks once remarked.
MusicRadar · Jun 19 “George was talking to Bonzo one evening and said, ‘The problem with you guys is that you never do ballads.’ I said, ‘I’ll give him a ballad’”: How a light-hearted comment from a former Beatle inspired one of Led Zeppelin’s greatest songs “Seven minutes of exquisite heartache” – quite unlike anything else the band created
Louder · Jun 15 "I remember looking at him and thinking: 'This guy's gonna die.'" Robben Ford's wild tales of Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, Kiss, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and more Session guitarist extraordinaire Robben Ford got high with George Harrison, hit on by Barry Manilow, yelled at by Miles Davis, blanked by Bob Dylan and headhunted by Gene Simmons... and these are his stories
BANG Premier · Jun 11 Paul McCartney has 'fun' breaking the rules of songwriting Sir Paul McCartney still doesn't follow the rule book when it comes to songwriting.
MusicRadar · Jun 11 “You’re supposed to be a big pop producer, give me some pop!”: We just got a track-by-track breakdown of The Boys of Dungeon Lane with Paul McCartney himself - here's what he had to say The event, at London’s legendary Roundhouse was packed to the rafters with Paul’s devotees
Evening Standard · Jun 10 Paul McCartney says time before The Beatles’ rise to fame gave group ‘strength’ The singer-songwriter shared reflections, anecdotes and the occasional strum of a guitar at a special event in London.
The Economic Times · Jun 7 Quote of the Day by George Harrison: ‘You've got as many lives as you like, and more, even ones…’ Master musician's wisdom on life and evolution George Harrison, the influential guitarist of The Beatles, believed life offers numerous "lives" beyond a single, fixed journey. His quote reflects his interest in spirituality and continuous personal transformation, suggesting that individuals navigate multiple roles, challenges, and circumstances. This perspective encourages acceptance of inevitable change and embraces life as a…
Evening Standard · Jun 4 The Beatles’ Our World performance to be released online for first time The band’s performance of All You Need Is Love was seen by an estimated 400 million people worldwide.