Thinking of Brian
[Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 8/27/26 8:30 am]
Today we remember Brian Epstein, who passed away 59 years ago on this day, August 27, 1967.
Would the Beatles have happened without Brian? He believed in them when no one else did. Dick Rowe of Decca records told Brian that guitar groups were on their way out. Brian told Dick Rowe that the Beatles were going to be bigger than Elvis.
Brian tamed them without changing their sound or who they were. He traded in their leather jackets for suits and ties, and taught them to bow politely to the audience at the end of every song. Imagine that day, telling John Lennon he'd have to clean up his act and bow to the audience, instead of cursing at them. No one could get John Lennon to do anything he didn't want to.
Except Brian.
It's a shame an accident took Brian from us at such a young age. He was only 32, but he lives on in the hearts of every Beatles fan forever.
To learn more about Brian Epstein, visit www.brianepstein.com.
Worst product packaging ever
[Posted Saturday, August 22, 2026 8/22/26 9:35 am]
By the way, this product itself is pretty useless, why can't you just use a normal pair of scissors? (Which you would probably have to do anyway to open that stupid package...)
But it must be a good product, because it's "As seen on TV".
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
Suspicious Minds
[Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 8/10/26 8:35 am]
At a charity event in Dunedin, New Zealand, an Elvis Presley record, autographed by Elvis himself, was one of about 20 records up for auction.
Only one problem. The album, Elvis Sings Country Favourites, was released in 1985, eight years after Presley's death in 1977.
After coming across the album while setting up for the event, volunteers attempted to authenticate the signature when they learned the album's release date. The album was then placed among the $1 bins at the sale.
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But, I think the auction organizers missed a very important point. As everyone knows, some fans believe Elvis was still alive, and he has been sighted alive many times since the official date of his death.
So, not only is it very possible that The King actually signed this album eight years after he "died", the existence of this signed album actually proves that Elvis was still alive, and had been living for a time somewhere in New Zealand!
If I was in New Zealand, I would have snapped up that $1 bargain!
As for whether or not Elvis is still alive, he was born in 1935, making him 91 years old, so even if he was still alive, he'd probably be dead.
Fact Check: Swedish Prime Minister
[Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 8/5/26 8:09 am]
A connection between the Swedish Prime Minister and IKEA is a popular internet rumor and running joke. There is no truth to the claim that the CEO of IKEA was elected as Sweden's head of government.
IKEA is an independently owned, privately held multinational corporation, and Sweden's head of government is decided via national parliamentary elections.
The internet joke is:
The CEO of IKEA was just elected Prime Minister of Sweden. The first thing he'll do is to assemble his cabinet.
And while we're on the subject:
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