Sad music news as we are learning that Beatles‘ producer, George Martin has died. He was 90.
Martin was known as the “fifth Beatle” because his influence over the band’s iconic recording process.
Ringo Starr broke the news on social media.
The wife of the late John Lennon, Yoko Ono was hospitalized Friday evening after suffering a possible stroke.
Ono, 83, was taken by EMS from her NYC home and rushed to Mount Sinai West Hospital, the same building John Lennon was pronounced dead.
Ono has lived at the Dakota, at 72nd Street and Central Park West, since 1973. Continue reading
The woman famous for being the wife of John Lennon, Yoko Ono, set out to rally enough people to Central Park to set a world record for largest peace sign, but sadly she failed.
Ono was not asking people to support her cause over ‘giving peace a chance,’ but rather, the world record attempt was aimed at honoring Lennon on what would have been his 75th birthday Friday.
A Guinness World Records representative says Tuesday’s effort brought together more than 2,000 people. Continue reading
Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of John Lennon, has died at her home in Spain, her family confirmed. She was 75.
Julian Lennon, Cynthia’s son, was host to a message posted on his website saying she died “following a short but brave battle with cancer”.
The message said: “Her son Julian Lennon was at her bedside throughout. Continue reading
Colts owner, Jim Irsay, paid a whopping $530,000 for John Lennon‘s Gretsch guitar, used to record the Beatles‘ 1966 classic “Paperback Writer.”
Lennon’s cousin, David Birch, had owned the instrument since 1967.
“The John Lennon guitar used on ‘Paperback Writer’ and other sessions with the Beatles is a significant piece of history,” Irsay told Rolling Stone. Continue reading
Rolling Stones‘ long time saxophone player Bobby Keys has died. He was 70.
Keys also recorded with John Lennon and Eric Clapton to name a few.
He died at his home in Franklin, Tennessee on Tuesday after a lengthy illness.
“The Rolling Stones are devastated by the loss of their very dear friend and legendary saxophone player, Bobby Keys,” the band said in a statement. Continue reading
Courtesy of Huffington Post comes this eerie yet fascinating artist rendition of what Beatle John Lennon would look like if he were alive today..
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Wow! I do not know what to think after seeing the very eyeglasses worn by John Lennon as he was killed with blood spattered on the glass and frames…
I was awakened at 8:30 this morning by my brother and sister knocking on my bedroom door. They informed me of the loss of my brother Corey Haim. My eyes weren’t even open all the way when the tears started streaming down my face. I am so sorry for Corey, his mother Judy, his family, my family, all of our fans, and of course my son who I will have to find a way to explain this to when he gets home from school. This is a tragic loss of a wonderful,beautiful,tormented soul, who will always be my brother,family, and best friend. We must all take this as a lesson in how we treat the people we share this world with while they are still here to make a difference. Please respect our families as we struggle and grieve through this difficult time. I hope the art Corey has left behind will be remembered as the passion of that for which he truly lived. ~ Corey
a father and his son
Julian Lennon, son of ledged, John Lennon, has released lyrics written by his dad, the lyrics have never been worked into a song.
“Tell Her Now”
“Little girl I’ve come to stay
“And this time I just have to say
“I love you
“If she turns you down and you’re rejected
“Try again the best you can
“Call to see her when you’re least expected
“Tell her now she’ll understand.”
Julian indicated he is currently working on music to accompany the lyrics, in honor of his dad. Who better to compose music to the late, iconic Beatle’s lyrics than his own son?
The lyrics are on display at a Beatles exhibition in Liverpool, White Feather: The Spirit of Lennon.