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The Beatle Invasion

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July 10th, 2008

Liverpool Celebrates Beatles Day

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Starting this year, Liverpool will celebrate July 10 as Beatles Day. The day marks the 44th anniversary of the band’s triumphant return home after their first American tour.
Event promoter Chas Cole explains:
“Liverpool has always been proud of The Beatles and it’s a wonderful idea to combine an annual celebration of their music with […]

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June 25th, 2008

Former Beatles Bassist Paul McCartney to Perform in Israel

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This, my friends, is news that excites me. Paul McCartney, the lovable left-handed bassist from The Beatles, is arranging to play a concert in Israel this September. If all goes well this will mark the first foray ever of a member of The Beatles into the Land of Milk and Honey that I […]

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June 20th, 2008

Video - Paul McCartney in Kyiv, Ukraine

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Last week I reported that Paul McCartney was about to play a huge, free, outdoor concert in Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine. It seems that the show was a gigantic success. Here’s just one great video clip from the magical evening. Search YouTube for more. And check out Michelle Kinsley’s blog, Greetings from […]

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June 13th, 2008

Huge, Free Paul McCartney Concert in Kyiv, Ukraine

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The Ukrainian capital city, Kyiv, is preparing for a huge concert tomorrow. The star, former Beatles bassist Sir Paul McCartney. The website of National Radio Company of Ukraine (NRCU) reports that the largest stage ever built in Ukraine is being erected at Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) in the city centre, and expects that as […]

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June 4th, 2008

Paul McCartney Videos - Anfield Stadium in Liverpool 2008

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Here are a couple choice clips from Paul McCartney’s Sunday concert in Liverpool. Liverpool is celebrating being named European Capital of Culture for 2008 with concerts and art shows all year. Here are clips of him playing Something, A Day in the Life, and Give Peace a Chance, in memory of former Beatles guitarists […]

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June 4th, 2008

Beatles Bassist Paul McCartney Plays Liverpool in Memory of John Lennon and George Harrison

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Former Beatles bassist Paul McCartney played a concert in Liverpool this past Sunday as part of the city’s celebration of being named European Capital of Culture for 2008. 36000 fans packed Anfield Stadium for the show, which featured tributes to Paul’s deceased former Beatles bandmates, John Lennon and George Harrison.
“Thank you for coming […]

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May 31st, 2008

Beatles Bassist Paul McCartney Receives Honourary Degree From Yale University

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Paul McCartney, who never learned to read and write music, received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Yale University on Monday. Best known as the left-handed bassist from The Beatles and half of an incredibly prolific songwriting team along with John Lennon, Paul can now add the title Dr. to the Sir […]

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May 21st, 2008

John Lennon’s Artwork On Exhibit in Liverpool and Germany

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John Lennon was many things to many people. While most famous for his music, he was also a successful author and visual artist. Soon, a giant exhibition of John’s visual artwork will be unleashed in his original hometown, Liverpool.
From 23 May through 2 June, John Lennon: The Complete Collection of Artworks will run at […]

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May 20th, 2008

Beatle Sighting - Ringo Starr at Chelsea Flower Show

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The Chelsea Flower Show - England’s most famous annual garden show - always draws a slew of celebrities and this year is no exception. Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr showed up to see a garden tribute to fellow Beatle George Harrison. Olivia Harrison, George’s widow, designed the exhibit to tell the story of George’s […]

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May 18th, 2008

Don’t Forget to Get Your Free Paul McCartney Album in The Mail

Today, Sunday 18 May 2008, is THE day to buy British newspaper The Mail on Sunday. Why? As I reported almost two weeks ago, Paul McCartney’s latest album, Memory Almost Full, is free with your copy. As a teaser, here’s a short video of Paul showing how he came up with one of the tracks.

Do […]

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