FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 26 - Caught on Camera

The best free spring culture in Britain, chosen by Observer critics

Here are 25 inspiring events to enjoy, from the reopening of the National Portrait Gallery to free gigs in Manchester

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023

The Beatles hit with an asteroid's force

Our upcoming season of "Everything Fab Four" features conversations about the Beatles with Kenny Loggins and more

Salon · Mar 18, 2023

Jim Gordon obituary

Accomplished rock drummer of the 1960s and 70s who played with George Harrison and Eric Clapton

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023

Jim Gordon, famed session drummer convicted of murdering his mother, dies at 77

LOS ANGELES — Jim Gordon, the prolific session drummer who played with some of rock’s biggest stars — including the Beach Boys, several Beatles and Eric Clapton, whose classic “Layla” he’s credited with co-writing — before he was sentenced to prison for killing his mother, died Monday at the state-run…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

George Harrison never wanted a Beatles reunion 'because of fans'

There were various demands for the Beatles to reform after their 1970 split

Liverpool Echo · Mar 15, 2023

Cat Stevens to Return This Summer with a New Album

Legendary British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens will release a new album of original songs this summer that took the “Peace Train” hitmaker over a decade to make and revisits familiar themes of togetherness. The 12-song collection is called “King of a Land” and comes out in June on George Harrison-founded Dark…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2023

John Lennon hated George Harrison's favourite Beatles song

Lennon was not a fan of his song, despite the fact it was inspired by his hero

Liverpool Echo · Mar 8, 2023

‘He was central to music history’: the forgotten legacy of Leon Russell

In an illuminating new book, the incredible highs and devastating lows of the influential musician are remembered

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2023

Andy Fairweather Low: ‘Jimi Hendrix sidled over and politely told me: you’re in the wrong key’

Kate Bush loved his voice, Clapton hired him and Paul Weller mocked his hair. Having gone from top of the charts to living with his mum, one of rock’s nice guys is back with a new album at 74

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2023

George's impact on the Beatles sound

Lennon/McCartney in studio "left little space for George, and it became a bit frustrating," says Pattie Boyd

Salon · Feb 25, 2023