September 2010

Cilla Black unveils London plaque for Brian Epstein

The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein has been honoured by a plaque in London.

McCartney's former PR man to publish Beatles fan history

Geoff Baker, former press officer for Apple Corps and Paul McCartney, is to write a history of The Beatles' fans in their own words.

HP to digitise Paul McCartney's personal archive

Technology corporation Hewlett-Packard is to digitise and store the private collection of Sir Paul McCartney, it has been announced.

English Heritage plaque to be unveiled at Lennon's former London home

John Lennon's former home at 34 Montagu Square, London is to have an English Heritage blue plaque, it has been announced.

Gibson to issue three John Lennon acoustic guitars

The Gibson Guitar Corporation is to release three new acoustic guitars to commemorate the 70th anniversary of John Lennon's birth.

Paul McCartney to reissue Band On The Run

Sir Paul McCartney's Grammy Award-winning 1973 album Band On The Run is to be reissued in November. The remastered recording will be issued in a range of formats, including a deluxe four-disc collection.

Lennon handwritten note goes on sale

A note written by John Lennon on the day he died has gone on sale for $154,000.

Yoko Ono opens art installation in Berlin

Yoko Ono has opened an art installation at Berlin's Haunch Of Venison gallery in which one of the exhibits is a large pane of glass with a bullet hole.

John Lennon's killer denied parole for sixth time

Mark David Chapman, who on 8 December 1980 shot and killed John Lennon, has been denied parole for the sixth time.

Ringo's Beatles debut venue burns down

A club where Ringo Starr performed one of his first concerts with The Beatles has burnt down.

Yoko Ono visits John Lennon's school and childhood home

Yoko Ono visited John Lennon's childhood home and school during a tour of Liverpool.