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Rare signed US-only issued Beatles album set for auction
By Buddy Iahn, The Music Universe
3 August, 2026
A signed copy of the Beatles’ American-only album Beatles ’65, one of only two such copies known to survive, is to be offered at British auctioneers, Anderson & Garland’s Collectors’ Auction on August 27th, with an estimate of £20,000-40,000 ($27,000-$54,000)
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Real Love
By Lawrence Saunders, YM Liverpool
5 August, 2026
As International Beatleweek celebrates its 40th anniversary, Julia Baird, a director of the company behind the festival and John Lennon’s sister, reflects on its growth and the decision she made that helped secure the Cavern’s future.
Also: New exhibit gives inside look at John Lennon's 'Lost Weekend' - New Day NW |
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“Harrison lost interest in the Rosewood Telecaster well before Let It Be came out. In December 1969, he gave it away”: How George Harrison fell in and out of love with the Tele he played at the Beatles’ final performance – and where it is now
By Chris Gill, Guitar World
1 August, 2026
George Harrison’s heavyweight prototype Fender shaped the late-era Beatles sound, and later passed through the hands of Delaney Bramlett and, briefly, Jerry Garcia
Also: The Beatle who predicted F1's TV boom decades early |
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I spoke to Paul McCartney on his birthday at his old home with Jon Bon Jovi
By Jonathan Blackburn, Liverpool Echo
2 August, 2026
A former teacher who looked after Sir Paul McCartney’s childhood home for a decade finally got to speak to the Liverpool superstar on his birthday when Jon Bon Jovi arrived at the house and asked for a tour.
Also: Phil Collins: I’ve ended feud with McCartney |
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