Bobby Whitlock, co-founder of Derek and the Dominos and session musician for artists like George Harrison, died at age 77 after a brief cancer battle. He was a key contributor to the iconic album 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs' and played a significant role in 1960s and 70s rock and soul music, with a career spanning collaborations with major artists and solo projects. Whitlock was also recognized for his contributions to music and was recently inducted into Memphis’ Beale Street Walk of Fame.
Joseph Quinn is reportedly set to play George Harrison in one of Sam Mendes' upcoming films about The Beatles. This casting follows Quinn's recent roles in "Gladiator II" and "Stranger Things." The film series will feature a young cast, including Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, with Harris Dickinson expected to portray John Lennon. None of the deals are finalized yet.
Pattie Boyd, model and photographer, is selling a collection of letters, photos, and other items at Christie’s auction house, offering a glimpse into the heart of the 1960s and 70s counterculture. The collection includes affectionate letters from her rock icon husbands George Harrison and Eric Clapton, as well as clothing, jewelry, drawings, and photographs. The auction also features love letters from Clapton, original cover artwork for Derek and The Dominos’ album "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs," and Harrison’s handwritten lyrics. Boyd, known as a musicians’ muse, hopes to share these items with others and the collection is on display at Christie’s until March 21, with online bidding closing on March 22.
A list of the 100 greatest Beatles solo songs, featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, celebrates their post-Beatles musical careers. The list includes hits, deep cuts, fan favorites, and cult classics, showcasing the enduring influence and creativity of all four members. The selection is based solely on the level of "Beatle magic," rather than commercial success or popularity, reflecting the ongoing fascination with the solo Beatles' music and the evolving perspectives of fans.
Pattie Boyd, former wife of George Harrison and Eric Clapton, is auctioning off love letters from the two musicians, revealing the painful love triangle between them. The letters include Clapton's heartfelt confessions and pleas for Boyd's affection, as well as the unraveling of Boyd's marriage to Harrison due to his affair with Ringo Starr's wife. Boyd eventually left Harrison for Clapton, but their marriage also ended in infidelity and divorce. Boyd has since found peace and remarried, while Clapton has become a good friend after overcoming addiction.
Letters from Eric Clapton to Pattie Boyd, while she was married to George Harrison, are being auctioned, revealing the details of one of rock's most notorious love triangles. The deeply heartfelt letters express Clapton's besotted feelings for Boyd and his anguish over their relationship. The letters, along with other items from Boyd's collection, shed light on the complex romantic entanglements involving Clapton, Harrison, Boyd, and others in the rock music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.
Model Pattie Boyd is auctioning off letters and other possessions that shed light on her love triangle with George Harrison and Eric Clapton in the 1960s and 70s. The items include passionate love letters from both men, a hand-drawn Christmas card from Harrison, and a doodle by him. Boyd, who was a muse to both musicians, will also sell paintings, photographs, jewelry, and fashion items. The auction will be led by a painting that served as the cover for Clapton's album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, and is expected to fetch between £40,000 and £60,000.
Giles Martin, son of The Beatles' producer George Martin, revealed that George Harrison wouldn't have been bothered to release the track "Now and Then" due to the poor quality of the demo. However, the release of the track was approved by George's widow Olivia and son Dhani. The music video for "Now and Then," directed by Peter Jackson, was released, featuring rare and unseen footage from the 1995 recording sessions.
Paul McCartney reflects on the deaths of John Lennon and George Harrison, describing it as a "bitter pill to swallow." He expresses his ongoing grief and the bittersweet feelings he experiences when looking at photos of his former bandmates. McCartney discusses the memories they shared and the sadness of their absence. Meanwhile, a new music video for The Beatles' "final" song, 'Now And Then,' featuring newly unearthed footage, has been released. The band is also set to release expanded editions of their albums next week.
Former Beatle George Harrison had an affair with Maureen Starkey, the wife of his bandmate Ringo Starr, leading to a tumultuous period in his marriage with Pattie Boyd. The affair was discovered when Pattie returned home to find Maureen staying at their house and wearing a necklace gifted by George. The affair escalated, with George and Maureen flaunting their relationship in front of Pattie. Eventually, Pattie confronted George and Maureen, leading to a confrontation and the revelation of the affair. The affair with Maureen soon ended, but the damage was done to George and Pattie's marriage. Later, Eric Clapton, a close friend of George, also developed feelings for Pattie, leading to further complications. The affair and subsequent fallout had a significant impact on George and Pattie's relationship, ultimately leading to their divorce.
Ringo Starr confirms that the upcoming "new" Beatles track, completed with the help of artificial intelligence, uses only authentic parts recorded by John Lennon and George Harrison before their deaths. Starr emphasizes that the band would "never" fake Lennon's vocals, and clarifies that the track is the final one featuring all four members. This is not the first time the Beatles have worked from Lennon's demos, as they previously completed "Free as a Bird" and "Real Love" in 1994. Paul McCartney later clarified that nothing on the track has been artificially or synthetically created, and that it's all real recordings.
George Harrison's 1973 album Living in the Material World, often criticized for its preachy lyrics, has become a sleeper classic among modern indie-rock hipsters. The album, released after his successful triple-vinyl extravaganza All Things Must Pass and the star-studded Concert For Bangla Desh, is a stripped-down, intimate band album that showcases Harrison's candid, conflicted, and self-contradictory songs. Living in the Material World is a paradoxical album that reveals Harrison in ways he never did before and never would again, making it a must-listen for fans of the Beatles and music history.
After losing a copyright lawsuit against him, George Harrison released the satirical song "This Song" about his legal and courtroom experience. The song's lyrics make references to the case, including the line "This tune has nothing bright about it," a nod to the owner of the copyright to "He's So Fine," Bright Tunes Music. The court later reduced the damages awarded, because of the duplicity of Harrison's former manager, Allen Klein.
Cat Stevens, also known as Yusuf, will release a new album of original songs called "King of a Land" in June on George Harrison-founded Dark Horse Records. The album reunites Stevens with producer Paul Samwell-Smith, who produced three Stevens albums between 1970-72. The first single, "Take the World Apart," is a cheerful, family-friendly song that revisits familiar themes of togetherness. Stevens was just named to Glastonbury’s coveted Legends slot this summer.
