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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 Beatles in Mono” vinyl box set out now

Written by admin on September 11, 2014 – 2:52 pm -

The Beatles’ original LPs have been remastered from the analogue master tapes for a limited edition 14-LP vinyl box set titled “The Beatles In Mono”.

The Beatles In Mono vinyl box set

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Paul McCartney says farewell to Candlestick Park

Written by admin on August 15, 2014 – 4:54 pm -

Paul McCartney returned to the site of the Beatles’ last paid concert to close San Francisco’s Candlestick Park on Thursday night (August 14).

McCartney and his band filmed a promo ahead of the gig.

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George Harrison guitar sells for $657,000

Written by admin on May 20, 2014 – 7:24 pm -

A 1962 Rickenbacker 425 guitar owned by George Harrison sold for $657,000 (£390,000) at Julien’s Music Icons auction on Saturday.

The guitar was purchased by Harrison in September 1963 at Fenton’s Music store in Mount Vernon, Illinois, while he was on a two-week visit to see his sister, Louise.

George Harrison Rickenbacker 425 guitar

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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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