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Kurt Cobain’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ guitar and Ringo Starr’s Ed Sullivan Show drums are among the standout items in the Jim Irsay Collection, which Christie’s will exhibit in New York in March and auction across four sales, alongside other icons from Pink Floyd and The Beatles; proceeds will support mental health initiatives.
Molly Tuttle, a renowned bluegrass artist and Grammy winner, discusses her new album 'Crooked Tree,' her advocacy for alopecia awareness, and her experiences collaborating with artists like Ketch Secor and unexpectedly meeting Ringo Starr, highlighting her evolving musical style and personal journey.
Ringo Starr celebrated his 85th birthday in Beverly Hills with a garden party featuring live performances of his hits by various artists, a tribute to his drumming style by Fred Armisen, and heartfelt speeches from friends like Joe Walsh, highlighting his influence and kindness. The event also announced a new album project, 'Look Up II,' produced by T Bone Burnett.
As he turns 85, Ringo Starr remains musically active and vibrant, celebrating his legacy as the Beatles' drummer known for his unique style and wisdom, while embodying the spirit of peace and love that defined the 1960s.
Zak Starkey discusses his firing from The Who, revealing Roger Daltrey's strange call suggesting he might be rehired, and clarifies he didn't make a mistake during a recent performance. Despite the controversy, Starkey remains open to rejoining the band, and shares his father's critical opinion of Daltrey's band leadership.
Barry Keoghan is set to portray Ringo Starr in an upcoming four-part Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes. Although Ringo Starr himself has expressed approval of Keoghan, casting decisions are not yet officially confirmed. Rumors also suggest Paul Mescal might play Paul McCartney, but roles for John Lennon, George Harrison, and producer George Martin remain undecided.
Ringo Starr hinted that Barry Keoghan might play him in an upcoming Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes, as Keoghan is reportedly taking drum lessons. However, no official casting has been confirmed. The biopic will be a four-part series focusing on each Beatles member, with Mendes directing all films, set for release in 2027. This project reflects the enduring influence of the Beatles, who recently received a Grammy nomination for a song featuring AI-extracted vocals from John Lennon.
Barry Keoghan is set to portray Ringo Starr in a series of Beatles biopics directed by Sam Mendes, as confirmed by Starr himself. The project will feature four separate films, each focusing on a different band member, and will be released by Sony Pictures. While Keoghan's involvement is confirmed, other rumored cast members like Paul Mescal and Joseph Quinn have not yet finalized deals. The ambitious project has received approval from the Beatles' label, Apple Corps.
Barry Keoghan is set to portray Ringo Starr in a series of Beatles films directed by Sam Mendes for Sony, as confirmed by Starr himself. The films will each focus on a different band member's perspective, with Mendes directing all four. While casting is not finalized, Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, and Joseph Quinn are rumored to play Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and George Harrison, respectively. This project marks the first time Apple Corps Ltd. has granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film.
Barry Keoghan is reportedly set to play Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles film project, according to Ringo Starr himself. The film, produced by Sony Pictures, will feature four separate movies, each from the perspective of a different Beatle. While Keoghan's involvement is not officially confirmed, his potential casting has generated significant buzz. The project has received full life story and music rights from the surviving Beatles and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison.
In response to Quincy Jones' 2018 criticism of The Beatles as "the worst musicians in the world," Paul McCartney humorously recounted a conversation where Quincy apologized, claiming he never made such remarks. McCartney expressed affection for Quincy, despite the comments, and joked about the situation, highlighting differing musical sensibilities, similar to Buddy Rich's critique of Ringo Starr's drumming.
Ringo Starr has addressed rumors that John Lennon's voice was replaced by AI on The Beatles' new single 'Now and Then'. Starr confirmed that it is indeed Lennon's voice on the track, along with contributions from Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and himself. The song has topped the charts, marking the longest period between an artist's first and last Number One single. Starr also reflected on the success of The Beatles, admitting that none of them thought the band would last.
The Beatles have released their first "new" song since 1995, titled "Now and Then." The track was pieced together using breakthrough technology and machine learning, with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr completing a finished version from an old lo-fi John Lennon recording. The song had been attempted in the mid-'90s but was stalled due to technical issues. The opportunity to finish it came when director Peter Jackson developed a technology for his documentary, allowing the separation of different components of music. McCartney and Starr added their parts, and the completed track features elements from Harrison's past recordings. Despite initial doubts, everyone involved is satisfied with the outcome, considering it a genuine Beatles recording.
The Beatles have released their final song, "Now and Then," featuring a previously unearthed John Lennon vocal. The track was originally shelved due to poor audio quality but was revived with the help of AI technology. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr decided to revisit the song after being introduced to audio-enhancing technology by Peter Jackson. A music video directed by Peter Jackson will be released tomorrow.
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have completed a song called "Now and Then," written and recorded by the late John Lennon in 1970. The track, which McCartney calls "the last Beatles song," features Lennon's original vocals preserved using artificial intelligence. The experience of hearing Lennon's voice was emotional for McCartney and Starr, who added new instrumentation and mixed in backing vocals from other Beatles songs. The song will be released worldwide on November 2.