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'The Third Eye': Collection of George Harrison's Beatles-era Photos On the Way

Following in the footsteps of books collecting the Beatles-era photos of Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney, a book collecting George Harrison's Fab pics is now on the way. Details via The Associated Press : A book of Beatles -era photographs taken by George Harrison, many of them never published, will be released next year. Random House announced Thursday that “The Third Eye,” which includes more than 250 black and white and color images, is scheduled for Fall 2026. Harrison’s widow, Olivia Harrison, compiled and curated the book, which covers the years 1963-69 and includes photos of the Beatles everywhere from their native Liverpool to India to Shea Stadium. “I want to show people, from George’s unique photographic perspective during the Beatles’ early years, the moments when the whole of your life is ahead of you with unknowable possibilities,” Olivia Harrison said of her late husband, who died in 2001, in a statement released by Random House. “His images in ‘The Third Eye’ capture ...

New Book: 'Ringo: A Fab Life' Due Out in October

Out Oct. 23 from New Modern. Doyle is the author of 2014's " Man on the Run: Paul McCartney in the 1970s ," which I thought was quite good. Details: Ringo Starr’s eventful and remarkable life laid bare in a first-of-its-kind mosaic biography of one of the greatest musicians of all time. Often overshadowed by his former bandmates, Starr’s remarkable story is no less compelling. ‘Ringo: A Fab Life’ highlights a life so jaw-droppingly eventful that one is left wondering how he also had time to become one of the best musicians on the planet. Through an episodic, mosaic format critically acclaimed author Tom Doyle ( takes readers through the ride of a lifetime, from Starr’s brushes with death as a child bought up in poverty, through to dizzying heights of fame and success with The Beatles and beyond. By examining pivotal moments, anecdotes and cautionary tales, we see Starr soar as part of the biggest band in the world - and then try and cope with life outside of it: a film ca...

Beatles News Roundup: Fabs' Secure Tree of the Year Award Nomination, Ringo Opens Up About Sobriety, More

Cedar climbed by Beatles on tree awards shortlist - BBC A cedar tree climbed by The Beatles, an oak that may have inspired Virginia Woolf, and a King of Limbs near Marlborough are among ten nominees to be named Tree of the Year 2025. ...the Beatles' cedar tree in Chiswick, can be seen in the music video for their 1966 song Rain and the Tree of Peace and Unity in County Antrim, which played a role during the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. ---- Joseph Quinn says Beatles role is beyond his 'wildest dreams' - RTE The 31-year-old Londoner, who stars in the new Marvel movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps, will be portraying Beatles guitarist George Harrison alongside Paul Mescal, who will portray Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr and Harris Dickinson who will play John Lennon. ...He said: "It feels exciting, it feels a little daunting. "I’m definitely inspired by the three men that I’m working with, and Sam, who’s directing it. "We’ve been doin...

Autographed Copy of John & Yoko's 'Unfinished Music No. 2' Owned by Legendary DJ John Peel Up for Auction

Via Omega Auctions : John's copy of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Unfinished Music No.2 - Life With The Lions' (ZAPPLE 01, numbered by John 0132 on sticker to cover, disc in Ex+ condition) signed to the printed inner sleeve by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, with sketch and inscription by John Lennon. Also with a 1970 'dollar bill' from the 'Spring Offensive to End The Vietnam War' campaign.

Artifact: "Murray the K Comes on Monday" sign created by John Lennon

Via Heritage Auctions : An incredible, one-of-a-kind artifact from an event that defined the 1960s, with John Lennon at its center. Here is an actual hand-made sign from the Montreal Bed-In For Peace, reading "MURRAY THE K COMES ON MONDAY," boldly signed and dated at the event by John and Yoko Ono, and made especially notable for the mention of famous American radio personality "Murray The K" Kaufman. This sign was affixed to the wall of the Montreal hotel suite, to the left of the bed (John's side), and appears prominently in photographic and video records of the event, including the film of the recording of "Give Peace A Chance", where the sign can be seen directly between John and Tommy Smothers as they play their guitars.

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