The Beatles on iTunes!!!

Sorry for the longtime no post - grad school is busy and I'm hoping to update soon. Just had to post this link from the NYTimes reporting that Apple may be announcing that it has finally come to a deal with the Beatles to sell their music on iTunes. Are you excited about this?

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John Lennon's 70th Birthday

John Lennon's Birthday was celebrated around the world:



Here is a video of the unveiling of a statue celebrating John Lennon's life and commitment to peace in his hometown of Liverpool. His son Julian and ex-wife Cynthia were present at the ceremony.




Rolling Stone also highlighted events and releases celebrating Lennon's birth including the reissue of all of Lennon's newly remastered solo albums. There is also a film called Nowhere Boy about to be released which focuses on Lennon's early years in Liverpool. Reportedly, Paul and Yoko both approved of the film and liked the portrayal of Lennon's early life. Would you see it?


Here is a trailer:



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The Beatles Cover Lady Gaga?

Just found this video on Youtube. Through some very creative editing, it looks like The Beatles covered Lady Gaga during their famous rooftop concert.

Happy Birthday John Lennon!

In 1961, John spent his 21st birthday in Paris with Paul.

Check out this photo of John and Paul from their trip to Paris.

This year marks John's 70th birthday, and it is being celebrated all around the world.

I will post some of the celebrations later on.

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Off to Paris!

On September 30, 1961, Paul and John set off to hitchhike to Paris. John had been given 100 pounds as an early birthday present and decided to go to Paris, inviting Paul to go with him. He told his Aunt Mimi he was going to sell his paintings. Paul bought him a hamburger to celebrate the occasion, but John could not find much reason to celebrate: 


"I wasn't too keen on reaching twenty-one. I remember one relative saying to me, 'From now on, it's all downhill,' and I really got a shock. She told me how my skin would be getting older and that kind of jazz." 


-John Lennon, Anthology, 1963. 


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Casbah Coffee Club

On September 10, 1961, The Beatles played the Casbah Coffee Club, West Derby, Liverpool.

Mark Chapman Denied Parole

Check out this story from AP about the recent decision to deny Mark Chapman parole. He will be eligible for parole again in 2012.

Do you think Chapman will ever be released? I hope not...

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