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| Photos copyright Genesis Publications
Genesis Publications is celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beatles in Japan with a limited edition book of rare photos taken during the trip by Japanese photographer Shimpei Asai. The pictures have never before been published outside Japan. Genesis says Asai is the only Japanese photographer to have been given official access to The Beatles in Tokyo, and his photos, taken onstage and off-, have remained unknown to most outside Japan.
The book will ship in November. More details on their website.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Unseen Beatles photos from Tokyo
Monday, July 4, 2016
Hear Chris Carter's full interview with Ringo Starr from July 3, 2016
Ringo Starr called into Chris Carter's KLOS-FM "Breakfast With the Beatles" show on July 3, 2016.
Listen to the full interview here.
Read our story about the interview here.
New Arthur Alexander compilation
The Beatles were big fans of songs done by Arthur Alexander. They released "Anna (Go To Him)" on LP and also covered other songs he recorded like "Soldier Of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)," "Where Have You Been" and "A Shot of Rhythm and Blues" on either the BBC or in Hamburg.
This week, Jasmine Records is releasing a new compilation of his work called "Lay Down Your Arms." The company says the 27-track CD includes all his early recordings for the Dot label in 1961-62, including "You Better Move On," "A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues," "Where Have You Been," "Soldier Of Love," "Anna (Go To Him)," "Go Home Girl," and the stereo version of his LP "You Better Move On," plus his rare debut single, "Sally Sue Brown"/"The Girl That Radiates That Charm," on which he was billed as "June Alexander" (instead of Junior). Quite a talented man. Good to see him get some recognition again.
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Exclusive pictures from Ringo Starr and the All-Starrs in Lincoln, Nebraska
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| David Sukovaty |
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| David Sukovaty |
Ringo
Starr and the All-Starr Band's show at Lincoln, Nebraska's
Pioneers
Park was an evening of great fun, according to David Sukovaty,
who attended and provided some of the photographs on this page. Sukovaty says he was just grateful to be there. “We were doing VIP and had third row center seats. Having just been in a head-on collision I was lucky to even be going,” he said. He said he photographed the show with both arms bandaged.
He said the band was great. “(They were) rocking from the very start The All-Starrs appeared on stage and broke into 'Matchbox' followed by 'It Don't Come Easy.' The crowd was enthusiastic from the beginning and never let up. Ringo has always had a unique presence on stage and of course played drums, backing everyone and playing his own music. Whether he is playing drums or out front being able to watch Ringo drum is the other half of the show and The All Starrs are extraordinary musicians who respect each others music, each one had their moment.” And he said of Todd Rundgren, “What didn't he play? He seemed to be everywhere.” Sukovaty said the audience had a great response for all of the band.
But he also said the weather wasn't very cooperative. “The humidity was a bit brutal and then a rain began about halfway through. but the 5,500-plus crowd stayed wanting to hear the entire show.” Sukovaty said the show ended with "A Little Help From My Friends" and "Give Peace A Chance" with the audience singing along, then Ringo flashed the peace sign and ran off as the band took their bows.
Set list: “Matchbox,” (Ringo), “It Don't Come Easy,” “What Goes On,” “I Saw the Light” (Todd Rundgren) “Evil Ways” (Gregg Rolie), “Rosanna” (Steve Lukather), “Kyrie” (Richard Page), “Bang the Drum All Day” (Rundgren), “Boys” (Ringo), “Don't Pass Me By,” “Yellow Submarine,,” “Black Magic Woman”/“Gypsy Queen” (Rolie), “You're Sixteen” (Ringo), “I'm the Greatest,” “You Are Mine” (Page), “Africa” (Lukather), “Oye Como Va” (Rolie), “I Wanna Be Your Man” (Ringo), “Love Is the Answer” (Rundgren), “Broken Wings” (Page), “Hold the Line” (Lukather), “Photograph” (Ringo), “Act Naturally,” “With a Little Help From My Friends”/“Give Peace a Chance.”
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| David Sukovaty |
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| David Sukovaty |
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| David Sukovaty |
Photo: Ringo at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles
Shot taken Saturday night of Ringo Starr and the All-Starrs at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. (Courtesy Beautiful Day Media.)
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Paul McCartney remembers Scotty Moore
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| Epic Records |
Statement issued by Paul McCartney released July 1.
"Dear Scotty Moore died this week.
When we were growing up in Liverpool the sound of Scotty’s guitar
on early Elvis records was nothing short of miraculous. It sounded to
us like nothing we’d ever heard before and the gods in Valhalla
couldn't have made a better sound. His technical skills, mixed with
his sometime wild abandon, set the perfect tone for Elvis’s vocals.
"I was lucky enough to record with
him and D.J. Fontana for a Sun Records tribute record that Ahmet
Ertegun put together and Scotty’s quiet manner and subtle sense of
humour made the occasion very special for a fan like me. I saw him a
few more times and spoke to him on the phone and he never ceased to
be the hero he had been in my youth.
"Rest in peace Scotty, one of the
great gods of the guitar."
- Paul
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