This was originally a post on The Carouser, a 60s music magazine. Hopping onto a postbox red bus that strolls through Chelsea and peering earnestly out of the window at places where The Beatles hang out, may seem like a thing of the past. But, discovering your favourite band’s past world is possible. Music Heritage …
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20 Rock Albums Turning 50 Years Old In 2018
These essential rock albums are reaching the grand old age of 50 this year. The music of 1967 had a huge influence over the new year. The Beatles’ highly rated Sgt. Pepper concept album could be found in the fabric of many of the new records. The year before had been a great time for …
When Music Turned Into Colour
50 years ago, the music changed forever. Bands found colour in sound, vision and spirituality. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and many more were at the forefront of the movement which represented love, peace and equality. Although, an ideal notion, the movement wasn’t without dark times… In 1967, it’s almost as if the …
Listen To Paul McCartney’s Rare 1965 Christmas Mixtape
An extremely rare recording made by Paul McCartney has surfaced online. Paul McCartney made this record in 1965 for his bandmates around Christmastime. Only three copies of this record were known to exist. Dangerous Minds published this mixtape-style record along with an interview with Paul from 1995. “I had two Brenell tape recorders set up …
Listen To George Harrison’s Life Through His Music
After hearing Elvis Presley’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, George Harrison picked up a guitar and began to learn how to play seriously. He learned covers, started bands and began to expand his knowledge of music. He met a boy called Paul McCartney on the way to school. After many bus journeys and conversations about music, Paul introduced …
Charles Manson Is Dead
The infamous ’60s cult leader Charles Manson has died at the age of 83. Charles Manson has died in Kern County Hospital in Bakersfield, California after a lingering health issue that has affected him since the 19th January 2017. This marks the end of his life sentence from his admittance on the 25th January 1971. …
Album Review: Dhani Harrison – IN///PARALLEL
I’m sure Dhani Harrison could do without the comparisons to his famous father. So in this review, I’ll spare him. And really, it’s unnecessary because IN///PARALLEL is unlike any of The Beatles’ work. This is the making of an artist who has their own separate inspirations and styles. It’s inevitable that Dhani would become part …
Rare Unreleased Beatles Track For Sale
A rare unreleased Beatles demo of ‘What Goes On’ is up for sale. The song is said to be a John Lennon track from the band’s early days and features Paul McCartney harmonising while John Lennon is on guitar. You can listen to a snippet above or here. The track is a 1963 version sung …
Album Review: Ringo Starr – Give More Love
New music from the former Beatles members is always appreciated- even if they didn’t write your favourite Beatles songs. Which is why it comes as no surprise to see Ringo consistently making albums for the past few decades. And as per usual, he’s brought some of his famous friends along for the ride. Give More …
George Harrison’s Son Is Releasing His First Solo Album
George Harrison’s son , Dhani Harrison, has announced he will be releasing his first solo album this Autumn. Harrison’s new debut will be titled IN///PARALLEL which will feature 10 new songs including the single ‘All About Waiting’ (above). He has previously had some releases with thenewno2 group, working on scores as well as talk of …
Ringo Starr Reveals Details About New LP
Ringo Starr celebrated his 77th birthday by announcing his 19th solo album titled Give More Love. The new LP will be released on the 15th September this year and is available to [amazon_textlink asin=’B073RZHHSD’ text=’pre-order now’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’thecaro-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’eba847bd-63f9-11e7-a755-1d296d398349′]. Give More Love will naturally feature many of Ringo’s famous friends including Paul McCartney, Joe …
Expanded Sgt. Pepper Reissue With 3 Week Celebrations
The Beatles are releasing an expanded 50th anniversary reissue of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The 1967 reissue will contain previously unreleased session takes that capture the band in the studio as Sgt. Pepper was being made. We’re promised 100 minutes of outtakes and a lost version of “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”. …