Why does a Beatle cross the road?
[Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 8/17/26 7:30 am]
Last week in London, the Beatles were spotted crossing Abbey Road (again).
They were filming a recreation of the famous Abbey Road album cover for the new series of Beatles biopics directed by Sam Mendes.
The scene reportedly involved "approximately 80 extras and some vintage vehicles."
Originally, the Westminster Council would not allow filming to take place at the famous crossing, but it was later confirmed that they had reversed their decision.
The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event, will tell the band's story from each member's point of view.
The films, starring Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, are scheduled to be released simultaneously in theaters in April, 2028.
More wisdom from Paul McCartney
[Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 8/14/26 6:45 am]
"I'm alive and well and not worried about the rumors of my death. But if I were dead I would be the last to know."
- Paul McCartney
Quote of the day: Paul McCartney
[Posted Saturday, July 18, 2026 7/18/26 7:55 am]
"My grandkids always beat me at Rock Band, and I say, 'You may beat me at Rock Band, but I made the original records, so shut up.'"
- Paul McCartney (NY Times, 2/13)
#PeaceAndLove
[Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2026 7/7/26 12:00 pm]
Happy Birthday Ringo!
[Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2026 7/7/26 6:45 am]
The legendary Beatles drummer Sir Richard Starkey, better known to us as Ringo Starr, was born on July 7, 1940, in Liverpool, England.
In recent years, Ringo, who is now 86, has transformed his birthday into a worldwide movement centered entirely around his favorite mantra, "Peace and Love".
This tradition began in 2008, when a journalist asked Ringo what he wanted for his birthday. His simple response was that he wanted everyone on the planet to pause and think, say, or post "#peaceandlove" at noon local time. Since then, the phenomenon has grown into a massive annual campaign spanning dozens of countries.
Over the years, the festivities have expanded to include massive musical tributes. On his birthday in Beverly Hills last year, close friends, family, and musicians like brother-in-law Joe Walsh and country star T Bone Burnett gathered to perform his classic Beatles hits like "Yellow Submarine" and "Octopus's Garden".
The celebration has even reached beyond Earth, with astronauts aboard the International Space Station and NASA teams beaming the message of peace and love into outer space to honor our favorite drummer.
This year, fans are invited to gather at a free event at The Beatles Story museum in Liverpool.
Happy birthday Ringo! Peace and love!
Global Beatles Day
[Posted Thursday, June 25, 2026 6/25/26 9:00 am]
Today we celebrate Global Beatles Day which honors the profound cultural, musical, and social impact of the legendary Fab Four, and marks the 59th anniversary of the worldwide "Our World" TV broadcast which took place on June 25, 1967.
Originally shot in black and white, the Beatles are celebrating Global Beatles Day today by releasing an official colorized version of the All You Need Is Love broadcast on YouTube.
"Our World" was the first live, international satellite television broadcast, reaching over 400 million people worldwide, and the Beatles' appearance established the band's message of peace and unity as a universal anthem.
(Click here for more of the story about the Our World broadcast.)
Celebrating Global Beatles Day brings together generations of fans through shared multimedia experiences and community events around the world, such as listening parties, cover band concerts, and trivia nights.
I hope you're having a Fab Global Beatles Day!
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