Tag Archives: George Harrison

Not just another ‘Day in the Life’ of the Fab Four

April 14, 2010 | Zach Sorscher@fwmedia.com | 0

Chilled to the bone on a grey — typically English — winter morning in the early ’60s, photographer Michael Ward was not relishing the assignment he’d been given. ►

Rock Hall Class of ’09: ‘Who Else’ but Jeff Beck? Part 1

April 12, 2010 | Zach Sorscher@fwmedia.com | 0

When Jeff Beck takes the stage for his induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this month, he will be making his third appearance on that stage.
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Inside the making of The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ Part 3

April 9, 2010 | Zach Sorscher@fwmedia.com | 0

Abbey Road, if you care for such minute details, would deliver any number of firsts to The Beatles’ legend.

It was the first British Beatles album to be cut away from EMI, by Malcolm Davies, and the first not to be cut by Harry Moss. It was the first single-disc Beatles album to feature more than the usual dozen or so songs, as the medley was broken up on the track listing into no less than 10 separate numbers, and the first to feature two George Harrison songs.
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Web Exclusive! Enjoy an excerpt from "The Beatles' Story on Capitol Records" by Bruce Spizer

February 6, 2009 | Goldmine Staff | 0

Dive into the fascinating story of how the Beatles almost didn’t make it big in America, and how Capitol records very nearly wasn’t the record label to benefit when the Fab Four finally hopped across the pond and hit America on Feb. 7, 1964. ►

Auction News: Serious Toyz hosts Beatles/Rock 'n' Roll Vinyl and Collectibles event

November 18, 2008 | Goldmine Staff | 0

Serious Toyz has put nearly 350 lots of Beatles collectibles, assorted vinyl and tons of other rock ‘n’ roll treats on the block for its fall 2008 auction. Find out what’s up for bid, when the event ends and more details. ►

Please Mr. Postman ? Here's What You Said: The Beatles' White Album

November 4, 2008 | Goldmine Staff | 0

We asked you what you thought of The Beatles’ White Album, and readers, you had plenty to say! Here’s a sampling of the letters we received since issue #738 (cover date Nov. 7, 2008) hit your newsstands and mailboxes. Be sure to visit our forum at http://forum.goldminemag.com/ to share your ideas, views, tips, collecting coups and more!

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Beatle Beat: Explore John’s life, Ringo’s tour and Fab 4 holiday fun

November 4, 2008 | Goldmine Staff | 0

Philip Norman is known to most Beatles fans as the author of “Shout!,” one of the best full-length Beatles biographies. Now he’s back with “John Lennon: The Life." ►

Backstage Pass: Nancy Lee Andrews offers a glimpse at life with Ringo

October 23, 2008 | Goldmine Staff | 0

After six years of being with Ringo Starr — at home, in the studio, on the set and, seemingly, all around the world — Nancy Lee Andrews certainly does have her memories. ►

Cover Story ? The White Album: Artistic zenith or full of filler? Part I

October 16, 2008 | Goldmine Staff | 0

The Beatles’ 1968 double album — The Beatles to discographers, The White Album to its friends — represents both the most monumental achievement of their recording career, and the most controversial. ►

Cover Story ? The White Album: Artistic zenith or full of filler? Part II

October 16, 2008 | Goldmine Staff | 0

The notion of recording a double album surfaced very early on in The Beatles’ White Album sessions, partly because there were so many new songs scrabbling for attention, but also because The Beatles were in very real danger of being left behind in one of the most exciting new races in rock. ►