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Luck And Circumstance
by Michael Lindsay-Hogg
New biography by acclaimed director Michael Lindsay-Hogg. Subtitled "A Coming Of Age In Hollywood, New York, And Points Beyond," Michael had an extremely interesting life, travelling the world directing plays, movies, and television, encountering all sorts of entertainment personalities. Of particular interest to classic rock fans are his memories of directing Beatles videos such as "Rain," "Hey Jude," and "Revolution," along with 'The Rolling Stones Rock And Roll Circus' feature. And of course, Lindsay-Hogg was directing the action for the entire 'Let It Be' film, culminating in the Apple rooftop performance. The book is available on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.
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The Baffled Beatlemaniac Caper
by Sally Carpenter
New murder mystery that takes place at a Beatles convention in Indiana in the 1990s. The lead character is a fictional music and television star from the 70s, attending the convention as a guest. Veterans of BeatleFest or similar conventions will feel right at home among the various scenery and characters that appear throughout the book. At just over 200 pages, it's a charming and easy read. The book is available on Amazon.com.
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The 30th Annual John Lennon Tribute
Live From The Beacon Theatre NYC
New live album that chronicles the 30th annual John Lennon Tribute concert held last year at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. An all-star lineup of musicians cranked out a nice variety of Lennon's Beatles and solo work. Some of the standout tracks are Meshell Ndegeocello's haunting take of "God," Martin Sexton's biting rendition of "Working Class Hero," and Patti Smith's and Tony Shanahan's touching version of "Oh Yoko." The songs are available on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk as MP3 downloads.
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Beatles' People
by Wolfgang Hulk
Original artwork depicting every character mentioned in a Beatles song. Nearly 70 characters from over 40 songs are colorfully drawn in the artist's unique style. They're all here, from the obvious such as Mean Mr. Mustard and Dr. Robert, to the more obscure such as the taxman and nowhere man. The artwork is available in various forms - as separate prints or postcards, collected together in an oversized book, or as a single print containing every character. Click HERE for more information.
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Shivering Inside
by Jude Southerland Kessler
Second book (over 650 pages!) in a series that traces John Lennon's life from late 1961 through April 1963. Through Kessler's unique literary style, become a fly on the wall and follow Lennon through all the major and minor events that shaped his life, his band, and later the world... the Decca Audition, signing with EMI, Pete Best leaving, Ringo arriving, the early recordings, marriage to Cynthia, Julian's birth, and much more. Every detail has been painstakingly researched, with countless references (books, interviews, session tapes, websites, etc.) backing up quotes and conversations. The first volume in the series, Shoulda Been There, covered Lennon's life up through the end of 1961. Both books are available on On The Rocks Books.
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December 8, 1980
The Day John Lennon Died
by Keith Elliot Greenberg
New book focused on the events surrounding the murder of John Lennon on December 8, 1980 in New York City. Every detail of the day and the aftermath are examined, with adequate background information and stories filling out each chapter. Follow Lennon through a photo shoot, an interview, a recording session, and more. At the same time, the murderer's day is fully detailed, until the two lives intersect in the all-too familiar fateful ending. Also included are the days in the lives of the other Beatles, family members, several main characters, and even casual fans. The book is available on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.
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Paul McCartney Really Is Dead:
The Last Testament Of George Harrison?
Entertaining new DVD that takes the familiar "Paul Is Dead" story to a whole new level. At over 90 minutes, the DVD (narrated by a George Harrison sound-alike) completely covers the entire tale, starting with Paul's "death" in a car crash in November 1966, and the band's decision to carry on with a double. All possible (and some impossible) clues are thoroughly detailed, including album covers, lyrics, and backwards masking. If you're looking for a "Paul Is Dead" crash course, this is it. The DVD is rounded out with a short interview with Al Aronowitz, the journalist who introduced The Beatles to Bob Dylan in 1965. More information about the DVD can be found HERE, and it is available for purchase HERE.
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The 4 Complete Ed Sullivan Shows
Starring The Beatles
New two DVD set that compiles all four appearances The Beatles made on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 and 1965. With newly remastered audio and restored video, 20 Beatles songs are presented in all their glory. What makes this set unique is the inclusion of each Sullivan show in its entirety. So included with The Beatles' performances are songs and skits from other performers, commercials, and all intros and outros by Sullivan. When you throw in some nice bonus footage of Sullivan talking about past and future Beatles appearances and other odds and ends, no other previous release of this material has been this complete. At over four hours, this is the set to get if you're trying to obtain the Sullivan material once and for all - and once only. The DVDs are available on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.
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Beatles Gear
by Andy Babiuk
Subtitled "All The Fab Four's Instruments From Stage To Studio," this newly updated book is exactly that. Every instrument The Beatles ever owned or used to record and perform music is fully documented. From the Tony Sheridan recordings, to the 'Abbey Road' LP. From the first Quarry Men gigs, to world tours, to the Apple rooftop concert. Along with painstakingly researched details covering all aspects of the instruments, 250 pages are filled with beautiful photographs of guitars, drum kits, amps, keyboards, and more. Additional photographs show The Beatles playing the instruments live and in the studio, original manufacturer catalogs and other documents, and on and on. A must-have for anyone from a casual fan, to a tribute band searching for pinpoint accuracy on instrumentation. This is clearly a book that can easily claim to be the definitive work on this subject. Click HERE for more information, and for ordering details.
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