The Beatles: Last News

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has opened up about the influence of The Beatles on his career.During a recent interview with Michigan rock radio station WRKR (transcribed via Blabbermouth), Butler explained that, similarly to Ozzy Osbourne, the Beatles were a pivotal band for him.“They were a massive influence, because there was nobody else like them at the time,” he said. “And up until then, it was, like, my brothers were into like Elvis [Presley] and Eddie Cochran and Buddy Holly, that kind of thing.

Paul McCartney has announced new tour dates in Brazil, set to take place later this year – see the full list of Macca’s South American tour dates below.McCartney ended his 2023 string of ‘Got Back’ shows in Brazil, and has now revealed that he’s returning for more shows this October. McCartney said via an Instagram post announcing the new Brazilian dates: “Finishing 2023 in Brazil was an incredible experience.

Paul McCartney refuses to “Let It Be.”In June, the 82-year-old former Beatle announced he’s adding another leg to his ongoing ‘Got Back Tour’ that started in the U.S. back in spring 2022.This time around, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will perform at huge venues in South America and Europe.Given his advanced age, it should be a no-brainer that these concerts are an absolute must for any Beatles fan who has seeing Macca live on their bucket list.Surprisingly, you won’t have to “give all your money” in order to catch Sir Paul live this year.At the time of publication, our team found some tickets going for as low as $87 USD before fees on Vivid Seats for a show in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Other shows with seats available online can be found for just $89 before fees.Want to plan a trip to “Get Back” with Paul?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the upcoming international leg of Paul McCartney’s ‘Got Back Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all upcoming tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

John Lennon music video for ‘Aisumasen (I’m Sorry)’ has featured intimate home video footage shot by the musician himself – watch it down below.‘Aisumasen (I’m Sorry)’ was originally released on Lennon’s solo album ‘Mind Games’, which was shared by The Beatles guitarist in 1973.The brand new video has been released to accompany the song’s fresh ‘ultimate mix’, which will appear on the upcoming ‘Mind Games’ box set that’s due out on July 12. It’s set to contain ‘ultimate mixes’ of every song on the albums, along with a variety of alternate mixes.Now, fans can watch Lennon’s directing skills with home video footage shot by the musician on a Sony Portapak in 1973.

Paul McCartney has added new shows in Mexico to his upcoming ‘Got Back’ tour in South America later this year – find dates and ticketing information below.Last night, McCartney took to social media to announce that he is adding a string of shows in Mexico to his upcoming ‘Got Back Tour’ in November. He said in a statement: “The shows at Foro Sol were a highlight of last year for me.

Paul McCartney turns 82 years young.The day before that, the former Beatle announced he’s added eight European concert dates to his ongoing ‘Got Back Tour.’In total, McCartney now has 13 gigs lined up this year at venues in countries as varied as Uruguay, Argentian, France, Spain and his home, United Kingdom.They’re biggies, too. Sir Paul’s show in Paris will be his first since 2018; he hasn’t performed in Spain since 2016.And if you want to see the “Blackbird” singer deliver timeless classics like “Hey Jude,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Maybe I’m Amazed,” “Let It Be” and the triumphant “Abbey Road” finale live overseas, tickets for some shows are available as soon as today.Fans can purchase tickets for select, upcoming ‘Got Back’ concerts on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, June 21.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.Macca isn’t the only Fab Four member on the road this year.Fellow former Beatle Ringo Starr is also pounding the pavement once again.

Paul McCartney has announced a run of UK and European headline shows for later this year. Find all the details below.The soloist and Beatles legend is due to perform in Paris and Madrid this December as part of his ‘Got Back’ tour.

House Of The Dragon star Fabien Frankel has revealed that he auditioned for the role of George Harrison in one of Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics.Announced back in February, the four biographical films will each be told from the perspective of a different Beatles group member, and will intersect to “tell the story of the greatest band in history.”Previously, it was reported that Paul Mescal will portray Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon, Barry Keoghan will be Ringo Starr and Charlie Rowe will star as George Harrison. At the time of writing, these rumours have not been confirmed nor denied by Sony, which will be distributing Mendes’ films.Now, in an exclusive interview with NME, Frankel has revealed that he auditioned for the role of Harrison, but didn’t land the part.“I read to play George,” he said.

Paul McCartney has announced a handful of tour dates in South America later this year – check out the full list of dates below.Last night (June 10), McCartney took to his website to share five live dates in South America, all take place in October. The trek will kick off in Uruguay on October 1, before he performs in Argentina on October 5 and Chile on October 11.

Beatles biopics has reported come together – find out more below.Per reports via ScreenRant and Vogue, the Fab Four have supposedly been cast for Sam Mendes’ four films. ScreenRant and Vogue attribute their reportings to The InSneider, who claims that Mendes has found his Fab Four.

missing guitar featured in The Beatles’ 1965 film “Help!” sold at an auction at New York’s Hard Rock Cafe Wednesday for over $2.8 million.Julien’s Auctions confirmed in a statement that the Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar became the fifth most-expensive guitar ever sold.The guitar was found in an attic after going missing 50 years ago.According to Julien’s Auctions, Lennon gave the guitar to fellow musician Gordon Waller in 1965. Lennon and Paul McCartney had been writing songs for Waller at the time.Waller later gave the guitar to his manager, who brought it home and put it in his attic.

John Lennon and George Harrison, which appeared in the movie Help!, has sold for a record-breaking amount at auction.The model in question is a 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar that was made in the early ’60s by Bavarian manufacturer Framus. It famously appeared in the Beatles movie Help!, with Lennon using it to play ‘You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away’.It also features on the studio version of the song, as well as on ‘Help!’s title track, ‘It’s Only Love’ and ‘I’ve Just Seen A Face’.

George Harrison‘s childhood home in Liverpool.The late Beatles member’s widow Olivia Harrison unveiled the tribute at the house in Arnold Grove, Liverpool. Per the BBC, she went on to say that it was “a source of family pride”.The rock icon – who passed in 2001 at the age of 58 after battling cancer – was born in 1943 and lived in the terraced house in the Wavertree district of the city until the age of seven.The plaque is one of the first official English Heritage blue plaques to be placed on a property outside London.Literally today in Beatles history Olivia Harrison unveiled the Blue Plaque for George at his childhood home Arnold Grove.

Paul Mescal to play one of the Fab Four in his upcoming Beatles biopic.Mescal first gained attention for his award-winning role as Connell Waldron in the 2020 drama miniseries Normal People. He was also nominated for Best Actor at the 95th Academy Awards for his portrayal of Calum in 2022’s Aftersun.The actor is set to star as Lucius Verus in Ridley Scott’s upcoming Gladiator II. Verus is the nephew of the original film’s villain Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) but grows up idolising deceased gladiator Maximus (Russell Crowe).Now, The Hollywood Reporter has released a new feature highlighting 10 young movie stars who are taking Hollywood by storm.

Paul McCartney delivered an amusing roasting of Bruce Springsteen at the Ivor Novello Awards last night (May 23).The Boss became the first international songwriter to receive the Fellow of the Ivors Academy at Grosvenor House in London, following in the footsteps of Elton John, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and Paul McCartney.Becoming an Academy Fellow is the highest honour the organisation bestows, and with it, the iconic singer, songwriter and guitarist becomes the first American songwriter that the Academy has inducted into Fellowship in its 80-year history.Presenting the prize, McCartney who brought Springsteen onstage along with Dave Grohl during his headline slot at Glastonbury in 2022, jokingly said: “Like Bruce’s concerts, I’m going to keep this brief,” referencing the Boss’ three hour plus concerts, before adding that he “couldn’t think of a more fitting” recipient “except maybe Bob Dylan, or Paul Simon, or Billy Joel, or Beyoncé, or Taylor Swift. The list goes on.”He also spoke about his performance at Glastonbury and said he never expected the Boss to show up.“Springsteen is a Dutch name. Did you know that? In Dutch it means man in charge.

Paul McCartney honoured Bruce Springsteen by presenting him with the Ivor Novello Awards’ biggest prize yesterday (May 23).The Boss became the first international songwriter to receive the Fellow of the Ivors Academy at Grosvenor House in London, following in the footsteps of Elton John, Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and McCartney himself who previously received the same award 20 years ago.Presenting the prize, McCartney who brought Springsteen onstage along with Dave Grohl during his headline slot at Glastonbury in 2022, jokingly said: “Like Bruce’s concerts, I’m going to keep this brief,” referencing the Boss’ three hour plus concerts, before adding that he “couldn’t think of a more fitting” recipient “except maybe Bob Dylan, or Paul Simon, or Billy Joel, or Beyoncé, or Taylor Swift. The list goes on.”He continued: “He’s known as the American working man but he admits he’s never worked a day in his life.”Accepting the award, Springsteen hugged the former Beatle and referenced his “long and wonderful history” in the UK, thanking the “extraordinary” fans who have been with him since his first show in Hammersmith some 50 years ago.He also spoke about his show the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, the night before (May 22).Springsteen said: “We came out last night, and I was like, ‘What is this weather? Driving rain, wind roaring But standing in front of me, in the rain, I realised: These are my people.“Some of them are young, some of them are children, and some of them… wore lines on their faces, of lives hard-weathered and well-lived.

The Beatles into stardom – has died. He was aged 86.The musician took the UK by storm in the ‘60s, and was once a household name in the country for his catalogue of music. He was born in the UK and grew up in Australia, before heading back to England in 1959 to take his career to the next level.His death was announced by close friend, music historian and journalist Glenn A.

Paul McCartney has been confirmed as becoming the first billionaire musician in the UK, with his net worth skyrocketing over the past year.The former Beatles icon was among those named in the 2024 edition of The Sunday Times Rich list, and was revealed to be the UK’s first musician to become a billionaire.In the list, the singer, songwriter and bassist was placed between Vladimir Makhlai and Chris Sheppard and his family, and ranked as the 165 richest person. In the listing, he is said to have a net worth of £1billion – a figure which has grown significantly over the past 12 months.In the past year, The Sunday Times reports, the 81-year-old music icon boosted his wealth by £50million.

Beatles tribute concert led to concertgoers walking out of the venue, according to new reports.The gig took place at the 1,000-year-old Winchester Cathedral, and saw numerous attendees leave the event early due to the “deafening acoustics” at the venue.Hundreds of people were in attendance to see the “ultimate tribute” to the iconic rock veterans, but reports later emerged that the choice of venue led to a “wall of sound” being created, and the songs becoming indistinguishable from one another.According to a report from GB News, tickets to the event were around £40 per person, and numerous attendees claimed they couldn’t tell which song was playing at the Beatles by Candlelight concert.“We had been looking forward to it for weeks, we were really excited. We thought it would be a really nice evening, but no,” one concertgoer told The Telegraph about the experience.

shout — a lot.Ringo Starr, 83, admitted that The Beatles had their issues with one another in a new interview with Dan Rather, 92, for AXS.“No no, we didn’t get along,” the drummer said of the iconic English rock band on May 10. “We were four guys. We had rows.”But Starr said that the drama with the other Beatles — Paul McCartney, George Harrison and John Lennon — “never got in the way of the music no matter how bad the row was.”“Once the count in, we all gave our best,” Starr explained.

Paul Weller has shared he believes that The Beatles split at the “right time.”The Modfather and former frontman of The Jam – who is set to release ‘66′, his 17th solo album and 28th studio LP in total since launching his career back in 1977 – spoke to Mojo, and recalled the impact The Beatles had on him when growing up.“Mum and Dad had old rock ‘n’ roll records by Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Elvis, which I loved, but The Beatles… It isn’t an exaggeration to say they changed the world for many, many people, me included,” he said.He continued: “They made me see other possibilities. They made me think of other things in this life, that there wasn’t just this little town, there was a world beyond the city walls and I wanted to be a part of it, to see and feel and experience.