Beatles Newsletter Issue #8: May 12th - 16th
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News
May 12th
Excited about Beatles Rock Band? News about the Hofner bass controller has been released and you can see pictures of the controller here. Also among the Hofner it is said there will be Rickenbacker 625 and Gretsch Duo-Jet controllers as well.
And people say that legendary musicians get everything for free? That may not be the case for Bob Dylan. He recently paid the full price to have a tour of John Lennon's childhoom home. It is said here that Bob went unnoticed among the other tourists.
A new John Lennon exhibit has recently opened in New York City which includes not only some of his guitars and personal items, but also a bag of his bloody clothing. Although many see this as a controversial act, Yoko Ono speaks here about why she decided to include the clothing in the exhibit.
May 13th
If any of you are planning to go to this year's Abbey Road on the River, you will be happy to know that never before seen Beatles photos will be on display. According to the article, photographs will include the Beatles bowling, getting their haircut, backstage and even recording in the studio.
What do you think is the most desired Beatles download? According to Beatles Radio Abbey Road is the most desired album download, followed by the White Album, Sgt. Peppers, Revolver and Rubber Soul. A Day in the Life was also considered the most desired song download.
May 14th
We have all heard about anxious fans throwing jelly babies at the Beatles during concerts, but a recently discovered fan letter written from George Harrison describes his intolerance for the hard candies. You can read the full article on how it was found here and the full transcipt of the letter here
A new Mini Cooper is being made in the honour of George Harrison, which will be given to Olivia Harrison to auction off for charity later in the year. The Mini has been designed to reflect George Harrison and mimic the car he once had in the late sixties. You can see pictures of the new Mini here.
May 15th
Remember the Quarrymen? The early Beatles roots band has finally released a new single! Never Stop Rockin' Rollin' was released over fifty years after their last single.
If you're an avid political and peace activist, you'll be happy to hear that Paul McCartney has written to President Barack Obama, asking him to support OneVoice, an organization to help restore peace between Israel and Palestine. Paul McCartney was recently inducted into the international board of advisors, along with Danny DeVito and Muhammad Ali. You can read the full article here.
Interested in seeing some pictures from thenewno2's show at the Regent? somethinsimilar has kindly shared some photographs here.
May 16th
Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral had their church bells ring out a different tune than usual. Imagine, which might be one of the best known Lennon songs, the bells rang the anti-religion melody. They practiced for three months and their hardwork can be heard here.
Fiction
Slash
She Loves You? Part Four by macca44552 [John/Paul PG-13] **Please note that this fic also contains het**
We Could've Had More by
suburban_boho [John/Paul PG-13]
The Itch by johnpaulforeva [John/Paul R/NC-17]
Discussion
Feel like taking a trip to the gutter? by kelli64 at lennonwhores
Lennon Bootleg by ljlorettamartin at johnheartpaul
John Lennon exhibit in New York City by jackdawsonsgrl at beatlepics
Beatles Rockband and the Hofner bass controller by brittania520 at beatlepics
Beatle Wives RP Poll by
alicia_h at beatlewivesfic
Pictures
John spam by whykeepcounting
A Beatles spam by brittania520
John and Paul spam by
paint_this_city
Paul spam by beatlemaniac90
Beatles GIFs by brittania520
The Stance by kelli64
John letter to Cynthia and some rare Kenwood pictures by kelli64
Friday John spam by kelli64
John and Paul spam by lennongirl
Contests and Prompts
oldfogey_jhp prompt #19 (May 12th-May 19th): "Intoxicated."
The beatlesslash Fic-a-thon slash prompts are here.
Challenge #5, Ringo Starr at beatle_icontest.
Hello there! I'm one of your editors, omgchucknorris but you can call me Danica for short. I enjoy long walks on the beach, frozen yogurt and colouring with crayons. My favourite Beatle is John, my favourite colour is green and no I will not autograph your chest for you. I'm excited to be apart of this team, thank you for reading!
News
May 12th
Excited about Beatles Rock Band? News about the Hofner bass controller has been released and you can see pictures of the controller here. Also among the Hofner it is said there will be Rickenbacker 625 and Gretsch Duo-Jet controllers as well.
And people say that legendary musicians get everything for free? That may not be the case for Bob Dylan. He recently paid the full price to have a tour of John Lennon's childhoom home. It is said here that Bob went unnoticed among the other tourists.
A new John Lennon exhibit has recently opened in New York City which includes not only some of his guitars and personal items, but also a bag of his bloody clothing. Although many see this as a controversial act, Yoko Ono speaks here about why she decided to include the clothing in the exhibit.
May 13th
If any of you are planning to go to this year's Abbey Road on the River, you will be happy to know that never before seen Beatles photos will be on display. According to the article, photographs will include the Beatles bowling, getting their haircut, backstage and even recording in the studio.
What do you think is the most desired Beatles download? According to Beatles Radio Abbey Road is the most desired album download, followed by the White Album, Sgt. Peppers, Revolver and Rubber Soul. A Day in the Life was also considered the most desired song download.
May 14th
We have all heard about anxious fans throwing jelly babies at the Beatles during concerts, but a recently discovered fan letter written from George Harrison describes his intolerance for the hard candies. You can read the full article on how it was found here and the full transcipt of the letter here
A new Mini Cooper is being made in the honour of George Harrison, which will be given to Olivia Harrison to auction off for charity later in the year. The Mini has been designed to reflect George Harrison and mimic the car he once had in the late sixties. You can see pictures of the new Mini here.
May 15th
Remember the Quarrymen? The early Beatles roots band has finally released a new single! Never Stop Rockin' Rollin' was released over fifty years after their last single.
If you're an avid political and peace activist, you'll be happy to hear that Paul McCartney has written to President Barack Obama, asking him to support OneVoice, an organization to help restore peace between Israel and Palestine. Paul McCartney was recently inducted into the international board of advisors, along with Danny DeVito and Muhammad Ali. You can read the full article here.
Interested in seeing some pictures from thenewno2's show at the Regent? somethinsimilar has kindly shared some photographs here.
May 16th
Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral had their church bells ring out a different tune than usual. Imagine, which might be one of the best known Lennon songs, the bells rang the anti-religion melody. They practiced for three months and their hardwork can be heard here.
Fiction
Slash
She Loves You? Part Four by macca44552 [John/Paul PG-13] **Please note that this fic also contains het**
We Could've Had More by
suburban_boho [John/Paul PG-13]
The Itch by johnpaulforeva [John/Paul R/NC-17]
Discussion
Feel like taking a trip to the gutter? by kelli64 at lennonwhores
Lennon Bootleg by ljlorettamartin at johnheartpaul
John Lennon exhibit in New York City by jackdawsonsgrl at beatlepics
Beatles Rockband and the Hofner bass controller by brittania520 at beatlepics
Beatle Wives RP Poll by
alicia_h at beatlewivesfic
Pictures
John spam by whykeepcounting
A Beatles spam by brittania520
John and Paul spam by
paint_this_city
Paul spam by beatlemaniac90
Beatles GIFs by brittania520
The Stance by kelli64
John letter to Cynthia and some rare Kenwood pictures by kelli64
Friday John spam by kelli64
John and Paul spam by lennongirl
Contests and Prompts
oldfogey_jhp prompt #19 (May 12th-May 19th): "Intoxicated."
The beatlesslash Fic-a-thon slash prompts are here.
Challenge #5, Ringo Starr at beatle_icontest.
Hello there! I'm one of your editors, omgchucknorris but you can call me Danica for short. I enjoy long walks on the beach, frozen yogurt and colouring with crayons. My favourite Beatle is John, my favourite colour is green and no I will not autograph your chest for you. I'm excited to be apart of this team, thank you for reading!