One of the personal assistants to John Lennon, the deceased Beatle, says that there may have been more to the peace advocate and rock star than meets the eye.
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Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Jacket Auctions for $1.8 Million
The sale of the iconic red jacket came exactly two years after the King of Pop passed away.
Music Monday: Paul’s Reissued ‘McCartney’ Stands the Test of Time
There are so many albums coming out this summer—Bon Iver, Arctic Monkeys, Death Cab for Cutie, Junior Boys, Beirut, Cults, Gillian Welch, Beyoncé—it seems as if something new pops up every day. New music is fun and all, but …
Sincerely, John: First Book of John Lennon’s Letters to Be Published
When he wasn’t a musician, writer, artist and visionary thinker, John Lennon wrote lots of letters.
Reading While Eating for March 29: High Meets Low
Tuesday’s links match Rebecca Black with The Beatles and South Park with fine art.
Reading While Eating for March 28: Remakes and Remixes
Monday’s links bring you people making good music, and people making terrible music.
A New Ballet For New York, Courtesy of Sir Paul McCartney
The former Beatles front-man has written an all-new piece for the New York City Ballet (with very little Help!).
Paul McCartney Wins Grammy for ‘Helter Skelter’ — in 2011
For a man who used to obsess about his relevance after reaching 64 years old, Paul McCartney seems to be doing fine at 68. Yesterday, a full 39 years after his first solo Grammy, Paul McCartney took home the solo rock vocal …
The Day the Music Died: Remembering the Magic of Buddy Holly
Today marks the 51st anniversary of the death of the remarkable singer and songwriter, Buddy Holly.
On 30th Anniversary of His Death, John Lennon’s Final Interview Released
In an eerie precursor of the tragedy that was to strike, John Lennon said three days before being gunned down by a deranged fan in New York that his critics were just interested in “dead heroes.”
It’s Official: Susan Boyle Now As Big As The Beatles
When told about the achievement, Steve Jobs proudly stated that SuBo’s music has been available on iTunes from day one.
Reading While Eating for November 17: Let Them Eat Pie
Wednesday’s links are sexy, sugar-addled and shocked.