The companion book to the photography exhibit “Astrid Kirchherr: A Retrospective” which is currently on display at the Victoria Gallery & Museum in Liverpool was officially released today. What a treat for those of us who can’t make it to Liverpool before the exhibit closes on January 29, 2011! With or without the exhibit, “Astrid…
By Marshall Terrill STARTING OVER: The Making of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Double Fantasy by Ken Sharp (MTV/Gallery Books; October 2010; $26.99) provides an intimate collection of personal accounts and never-before-seen photographs behind the creation of the groundbreaking album which forever changed the face of music, and proved to be John Lennon’s final work….
This is the second half of Daytrippin’s exclusive interview with guitarist Laurence Juber Click here to read Part 1 by Marshall Terrill Back to the Egg press conference, 1979: (L-R) Top: Paul McCartney, Laurence Juber Bottom: Steve Holly, Denny Laine, Linda McCartney [Photo courtesy Laurence Juber] Laurence Juber has no need to rely on his…
Those legendary appearances of The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show beginning with their February 9, 1964 appearance were released on DVD today with newly remastered audio and carefully restored video. With a running time of more than 250 minutes, The 4 Complete Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Beatles presents those shows uncut, including not only…
Those legendary appearances of The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show beginning with their February 9, 1964 appearance were released on DVD today with newly remastered audio and carefully restored video. With a running time of more than 250 minutes, The 4 Complete Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Beatles presents those shows uncut, including not only…
Copyright Astrid Kirchherr German photographer, Astrid Kirchherr, was the first photographer to take professional quality photos of the Beatles. Her famous black and white portraits taken in Hamburg in the early 1960s show The Beatles dressed in leather jackets and pants–quite different from the Edwardian suits they wore when they became famous. Over 70 images covering…
Review by Susan Fischer * In 1963 Judy was 15 years old. She’d had a rough year. But in late 1963 she caught a glimpse of four lads from across the pond that would change her life forever. There was one lad in particular that really caught her eye. * In A Date With A Beatle, Judith Kristen tells the true story…
Exclusive Daytrippin’ interview: Guitarist Laurence Juber talks about how he became a member of Paul McCartney’s other band, Wings, and his new instrumental tribute to The Beatles by Marshall Terrill [Paul McCartney and Laurence Juber in Scotland in 1978; photo courtesy Laurence Juber] Laurence Juber has no need to rely on his past, therefore, he…
Last night, PBS aired “Paul McCartney: In Performance At The White House” which featured live performances of several artists singing famous McCartney tunes as well as a mini-concert by Sir Paul himself. The musical tribute was in celebration of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song award being presented to Sir Paul by…
Ringo Starr, who is in the middle of his 11th All Starr Band tour, took time out to support Haiti relief on his recent stop at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida on July 15. Joining World Hunger Year and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Ringo helped present a donation of $197,500 to…
