Chas Newby, fill-in bassist who rejected a full-time gig with the Beatles, dies at 81 Chas Newby, an English rock bassist and brief member of the Beatles in the early 1960s, died this week at 81. Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2023
Tina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83 The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music, had suffered a litany of health issues in recent years. WEKU · May 24, 2023
Fears raised over sale of historic bowling club The West Derby Society has raised concerns about the impact on the wider community Liverpool Echo · May 24, 2023
Family tribute to 'amazing' dad and The Beatles former bassist Chas Newby Chas's children said their dad always gave up his time for other people Liverpool Echo · May 24, 2023
The Beatles’ “first left-handed bassist”, Chas Newby, dies aged 81 The bass player and former math teacher was subbed into the Liverpool legend’s early lineup in December 1960 and played one of the most formative shows of the era Guitar World · May 24, 2023
George Harrison's son Dhani is the double of Beatles dad in rare public outing George Harrison's son, Dhani, appears to have inherited more than his love of music as he stepped out at the Chelsea Flower Show looking almost identical to the late star Daily Mirror · May 24, 2023
Chas Newby, one-time Beatles bassist, dies at 81 The British musician, who performed with the Beatles for several gigs in 1960, went on to become a high school mathematics teacher The Guardian - US · May 23, 2023
The Beatles former bassist Chas Newby dies as Cavern Club issue statement Chas Newby played with the Fab Four for a series of gigs in 1960 Liverpool Echo · May 23, 2023
The Beatles' former bassist Chas Newby dies aged 81 as tributes paid Chas Newby- who played with the band in their early days- died on Tuesday morning Daily Record · May 23, 2023
The Beatles' former bassist Chas Newby dies as tributes pour in for The Quarrymen musician The Beatles' former bass player Chas Newby, who played with the band in their early days, is thought to have died early on Tuesday morning and social media has been flooded with tributes to the musician Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023
Design news: how to live on water, Issey Miyake and the best of the biennales Learn about Tropical Modernism, invest in designer Freya Simonne’s upcycled linens and look forward to the London Design Biennale The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023
Review: Ringo Starr rocks and boogaloos at his 2023 tour-opening concert with his All-Starr Band SAN DIEGO — Talk about a fab time warp! Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023
Antiques Roadshow expert stuns guest with five-figure sum for unique Beatles autograph The long-running BBC One show looked back at pieces of memorabilia brought in by members of the public as part of a special show celebrating the 100th anniversary of the broadcaster Daily Mirror · May 21, 2023
Deep Purple’s Ian Paice on how he ended up on a Paul McCartney record Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice wound up recording with the Beatles icon thanks to a little help from some guy called George Harrison Louder · May 21, 2023
Bangkok Post · May 20, 2023 Different strokes for different folks It was a bit alarming to learn the Eurovision Song Contest is still going strong, having celebrated its 67th year in Liverpool last weekend. The event had already looked the worse for wear back in the 1960s, but somehow it just won't go away. In fact it's got bigger and…
Salon · May 20, 2023 "Sadness is such a common language" In this episode of "Everything Fab Four," Ken speaks to the singer/songwriter about covering "In My Life" and more
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023 ‘Every song took you on a musical odyssey!’ The rediscovery of Soda Stereo, Argentina’s biggest band The trio’s Police-inspired sound shot them to Latin megastardom. 40 years later, audiences worldwide are finally tuning in – including Bono and Chris Martin
Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023 Showbiz exclusives and a friend to the stars - how Fleet Street's Don Short led the way A look back on the glittering career of the Mirror reporter who broke the biggest stories, including The Beatles' split
Wales Online · May 15, 2023 Rare Beatles album worth £1,000 donated to charity shop The original first pressing includes a misprint on the cover as well as a low serial number
Salon · May 13, 2023 How the Beatles sold pop music on film Steve Matteo's book "Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film" examines the 20th-century Renaissance's undisputed masters
Evening Standard · May 12, 2023 Full Scouse: Liverpool’s finest musical icons, from The Beatles to Mel C The so-called City of Pop is gearing up to host Eurovision
Guitar World · May 12, 2023 Sting, Nikki Sixx and Paul McCartney to guest on new Dolly Parton album Rockstar sees McCartney reunite with Ringo Starr for a cover of The Beatles Let It Be, with Mick Fleetwood and Peter Frampton also making up the numbers
Bangkok Post · May 12, 2023 UK ‘disappointed’ by Eurovision ban on Zelensky message LIVERPOOL: The UK government on Friday hit out at European broadcasters for banning a message by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at this weekend's Eurovision final, for fear of politicising the event.
Guitar World · May 12, 2023 George Benson on the time he met Jimi Hendrix, how Peter Frampton changed the course of his career and what Paul McCartney made of his Beatles tribute One of the all-time jazz guitar greats on upsetting guitar companies, receiving praise from Frank Sinatra, and what it was really like working with Miles Davis
Louder · May 11, 2023 "I am the Eggman!" Eric Burdon was the character referred to in The Beatles classic I Am The Walrus – and the story behind it is kinda filthy How John Lennon took an amazing x-rated story – told to him at an orgy – and turned it into part of a psychedelic masterpiece