London , Dec 29 (ANI):
Fashion designer Stella McCartney has been honoured as the Person of the Year by animal rights charity People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PETA.

The daughter of former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney refuses to use fur or leather in her collections.
“Stella McCartney proves you can have a look that kills without killing,” the Daily Snack quoted Peta’s US senior vice-president Dan Mathews, as saying.
The 36-year-old designer acquired her animal loving instincts from her late mum, Linda.
Stellas hardcore campaigns include challenging British Airways to remove leather seats from their first-class cabins, and launching an anti-fur campaign in online world Second Life in 2007.
“I consider sitting on a poor cow’s skin a throwback to earlier, harder times - not a luxury, she said. (ANI)

London , Dec 29 (ANI): Fashion designer Stella McCartney has been honoured as the Person of the Year by animal rights charity People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PETA.
The daughter of former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney refuses to use fur or leather in her collections.
"Stella McCartney proves you can have a look that kills without killing," the Daily Snack quoted Peta's US senior vice-president Dan Mathews, as saying.
The 36-year-old designer acquired her ...';

harleyblues take:
wooohooo good for you Stella, for Designer of the Year, now Peta's person of the year? You have had quite a 2007 almost time for your new baby to arrive also!

A message from Yoko

A message from Yoko

hey people I have a message posted from Yoko on my other blog next door see here

Judy Collins relases Lennon/McCartney album

Judy Collins releases Lennon/McCartney album

"Breaking away from her roots, Judy has just realised a long-held ambition and released an album of songs by Lennon and McCartney that she dedicates to Paul – and Linda, who died in April, 1998, after battling breast cancer".

But she had heard that Sir Paul is to headline a show at Liverpool’s Capital of Culture jamboree next year and declares that she would be so pleased if she got the chance to sing her favourite Beatles songs in the city that spawned them.
“I was there on a fleeting visit years ago and thought it so lovely,” says Judy. “But how good would it be for me to do a concert in Liverpool during that special year?


JUDY COLLINS Sings Lennon & McCartney is out now, on Wildflower Records, New York

Liverpool Echo

Congradulation Stella designer of the year!

Congradulations Stella designer of the year!

Stella McCartney was named Designer of the Year last night at the British Fashion Awards, ahead of Luella Bartley and Anya Hindmarch.
T
en other leading fashion figures were also honoured at the ceremony, which was hosted by Zoe Ball and held at the Lawrence Hall in Westminster.
36-year-old McCartney has had a bumpy ride since launching her eponymous label in 2001. Despite a sizeable investment from the Gucci Group, which owns 50 per cent of the brand, McCartney only turned over an operating profit this year; lucky considering, Robert Polet, Chief Executive of the Gucci Group, had demanded she got out of the red by 2007

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For Stella McCartney-Fashion!~

way to go Stella you go gurrrl!~
hb~

Happy Birthday Baby B

Happy Birthday Baby B~

~At times the strangest things just happen to pop into our minds. I woke up a few minutes ago having stayed up late last night. I thought of my honey, I thought of Paul & I thought of Paul's daughter, Beatrice~ a nice lil smile over came my face I'm very happy for Paul that he has his baby girl.

Well it's lil Beatrice Milly McCartney's Berrrrthday today! well I know she cannot read since she is the wee age of 4! Wow has she grown. However I write this lil posty in her honor "Happy Birthday Bea" I bet your the apple of your daddys eye, from one of your dady's biggest fans!
Christina~Harleyblues

Games for all to play

Looks like Heather needs surgery

Looks like Heather needs surgery!

according to Access Hollywood Heather Mills McCartney is in need of surgery to repair a plate in her pelvis that has become separated ouch! Ohh I hope for a speedy recovery for Heather man that is brutal! Best of luck Heather~

The house of Harrison joins iTunes

The House of Harrison joins iTunes

Well If you haven't heard by now George Harrison's music has been added to iTunes along with band mates Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr. Have you noticed all the Beatales tunes in commericals lately? This is great for US Beatles fans. Getting the Beatles music out for people that have not experienced the fab-four is a beautiful thing, hopefully the youngsters will join in on the Love and discover their magic!

all those years ago-George Harrison
tribute to john Lennon

More awards for Paul at the Q

Sir Paul McCartney, Kylie Minogue and Arctic Monkeys were the big winners at this year's Q Awards today (08.10.07).

The Beatles legend received The Q Icon award, Kylie took The Q Idol accolade and Arctic Monkeys claimed the prestigious Best Act In The World Today prize at the glitzy ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.
Paul notably failed to mention his estranged wife Heather Mills in his lengthy acceptance speech, in which he thanked his former Beatles bandmates, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, and his late wife Linda McCartney.

He said: "I've been coming to these things for a long time and you sit there petrified, not knowing what to say, should you tell a couple of dirty jokes?
"I would like to thank George, John and Ringo, the boys. I would like to thank Linda for seeing me though some real tough periods, and my beautiful family, my kids, who are fantastic."

The 65-year-old singer was presented the award by a visibly drunk Damon Albarn, who earlier bemused the star-studded audience with a rambling speech when he collected The Q Inspiration Award.

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Happy Birthday Linda McCartney

Today is Linda McCartneys Berttttday!!

In spirit we celebrate her day. Happy Birthday Linda McCartney!

Paul McCartney & Wings! Birthday!

woohooo Rockin Girl Blogger

Very cool beans indeed Invisable Women gave me this rockin girl award this past week!

This award was originally created by Roberta, over at Blogging Made Devilishly Simple! In turn, you are supposed to give love to other blogger girls you think rock. well to be continued for me here. Because I don't know alot of gurrl bloggers! lol thanx Invisable Women, you rawk sister.hehehe

Whats the skinny on Heather and coppers leave Heather alone

Man could the universe just leave Heather M.M. alone for awhile? Getting a parking ticket, she does have a valid disability~ok, so she didn't have a placardm however couldn't he have left her off with a "friendly warning?" see below.

Copper won't relent, even after she shows prosthetic leg.

Heather Mills McCartney is being fined for parking her £130k Bentley in a disabled bay. The ex-model, 39, was slapped with a £125 ticket by a New York traffic cop. 'The cop saw Heather's fancy car parked in the bay without a disabled permit,' says an onlooker. 'She tried telling him she was disabled and even ended up hitting her false leg to prove it, but he told her she couldn't park there.' As the officer turned around, Heather managed to let off some steam. She stuck her tongue out at him.

Heather now THAT is funny lol
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Hey people

I know ist been awhile since I posted here but Ive been next door workin mad crazy on me other blog hope you are all well and having a great weekend!
ta harleyblues

John Lennon's Music now added to iTunes

Lennon joins McCartney on UK iTunes
Apple sells nine John Lennon albums.

Well this is very cool beans indeed it's about time that Paul McCartney & John Lennon the "brilliant genius's" are finally available for listening music pleasure online. Great that Yoko Ono is agreeing to this. see full story here

Heather McCartney wants to buy land around her property

She can't bear the thought of Daisy copping it
Vegetarian Heather Mills McCartney is trying to buy fields surrounding her new £3m home - so that she doesn't have to look out at cows. Farmer John Smith, 70, has been approached twice in the last month by Heather's aides. The animal rights spokeswoman, 39, has told the farmer that she's distressed when she looks at the cows destined for slaughter.
'We were told that initially she didn't like looking at the cows on our land because she is a vegetarian,' says farmer John. But residents in the area believe that she actually wants to keep the paparazzi away. The land has a public footpath through it – so if Heather owned it, she could prosecute anyone who strayed and walked over towards her mansion. 'This is clearly all about her privacy,' one resident tells the Daily Mail. 'From the public footpath it's possible to see into her property.'

lol to be continued

Paul McCartney at LIPA Graduation

McCartney at graduation celebration
Sir Paul McCartney met Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts graduates

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Sir Paul McCartney led the graduation celebrations at the Fame school he set up in his home city.
Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (Lipa) opened in 1996 after a long campaign by the former Beatle.Alongside the graduating students, celebrities Ben Elton and Anita Dobson were being made honorary Companions of the Institute.Other Companions this year included Culture Club producer Steve Levine and Olivier Award-winning stage producer David Pugh.

Sir Paul, 65, who remains lead patron of Lipa, gave a speech to the graduates before they were presented with their certificates.Lipa offers degree qualifications in acting, dance, music and theatre studies.The ceremony took place at Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall.Sir Paul told the graduates he loved them and spoke of his pride that the former derelict building was now "turning out so many good kids".He added:
"Be clear what you want and believe you are going to get it, work hard and you will get it - you are all brilliant."
AP.

Joni Mitchell joinin Starbucks

Singing legend JONI MITCHELL

is set to follow in the footsteps of SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY by signing an album distribution deal with coffee giant Starbucks. The Big Yellow Taxi star is the latest signing to the chain's Hear Music label, and will release her first new work in almost ten years in Starbucks stores. MCCartney sparked controversy last month (Jun07) for choosing to distribute Memory Almost Full through Starbucks - but almost 45 per cent of the disc's 447,000 sales originated from the chain's stores. Shine will be released on the Hear Music label on 25 September (07).
25/07/2007 12:29

I invite you next door me other blog !

Hey everybody I invite you next door to my other blog

Sir Paul McCartney & The Beatles guest band Purplemelon a link is here on this blog in purple hehehe This is where I spend most of my time so come visit me there and leave comments, I appreciate your support click here
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Stellas New Summer tank tee for Charity

As Stella McCartney attempts one more time to make her designs available to the masses, a limited edition tank top is presented at online fashion retailer Yoox.com. The limited edition t-shirt will be sold exclusively at Yoox as from July 24 for a mere $50. The summer t-shirt was originally conceived for the Glastonbury music festival therefore “wild”, yet tacky, colors are featured all over the garment. In addition, all the profits gained from this tank will be donated to Oxfam foundation which aims to end worldwide poverty - how Utopian is that?
Her association with Adidas brought her more profits and fame, but as those two raised her image and “prestige” went absolutely downhill - yet she still could do something about it. Now as she launches this new set of limited edition t-shirt she places herself one step closer of becoming a faded designer - those who vanish as a result of doing too many commercial stuff or giving out to many licenses.
The design itself of the new tank is absolutely hideous. I cannot see why anybody would feel attracted by such piece, since the colors are awfully mixed and I had it with the tacky hippie look. From where I see it, I can only picture very young girls wearing these and/or really low level wannabes.

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Catwalk

has a much brigter write up than this guy from New York

harleyblues take:

WTF? you can picture only young girls or low level wannabes wearing this tee? what a jerk! This tee is inspired by the GLASTONBURY Festival the tee is rather lovley.You go Stella, I'm sure they will sell out like hotcakes!

Hb

Maccas brother to show fotos in Scottish village

Macca brother shows photos in village
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Mike is set to exhibit his London Live 8 photos
Sir Paul McCartney's brother is to stage a rare show of his rock photographs in a remote Scottish village.
Mike McCartney will put on an exhibition of pictures he took at the London Live 8 concert.
Durness in Sutherland is hosting the John Lennon Northern Lights festival between September 28 and 30.
It celebrates the murdered ex-Beatle's long-running links with the area.
Mike, 63, agreed to bring his collection up a few days before the festival for a special exhibition.
His pictures feature many of the stars who played in London in July 2005 - including Annie Lennox, Fran Healy, The Killers and Pink Floyd.

He said: "I didn't want to put them on show during the festival, as the event is not about me.
"But I was happy to come up before and let everyone see the pictures.
"I am looking forward to coming to Durness and opening the exhibition - and where I go my camera always goes with me, so I hope to take some photographs of the area."
Some of Mike's pictures feature in the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Among the artists taking part in the Northern Lights festival are chart toppers Nizlopi, the Queen's Master of Music Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, artist Peter Howson, and singers Julie Fowlis and Donnie Munro.

harleyblues take:
wooohoo Mike Id love to see em, need my address! lol

Mcartneys boycott cancer charities testing on animals

LATEST: SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY

has been praised by animal rights group PETA after announcing plans to boycott cancer charities who test on animals. The multi-millionaire former Beatle has supported cancer charities since his first wife Linda died of the disease in 1998.

But on Monday (16Jul07) he revealed plans to refuse funding to organisations that practice vivisection, after discovering a number of charities close to his heart advocate the practice.

The vegan rocker said, "When Linda died I said I would support cancer charities. Animal rights groups wrote to me pointing out that many were heavily into vivisection - and it's true. A doctor we knew out in America just admitted it as a matter of fact, innocently, like 'Well, sure we do.' "What he doesn't realise is that he won't get a donation out of me for that very fact. There are better alternatives but you're not allowed to challenge the status quo."

His decision has been applauded by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Alistair Currie - Senior Research and Campaigns Co-ordinator - says, “Animal testing charities don't just miss out on big money; they miss out on medical progress. Animals are not furry little humans and their bodies cannot reliably predict results for human conditions. While we know a great deal about cancer in mice, we don't know anywhere near enough about cancer in humans.

Thankfully, there are plenty of charities that go for the triple win: they don't cause animal suffering; they do support modern non-animal research that increases the chance of finding cures for humans; and they get the money of smart, compassionate donors.”

John Lennon Inspired new guitar!

John Lennon Inspires New Guitar
Gibson releases a limited edition Les Paul.
by IGN Music

July 16, 2007 -

The Gibson Guitar Custom Shop

has announced plans to release a limited edition guitar inspired by the Les Paul model John Lennon used to play.Modeled after the modified 1950s Gibson single-cutaway Les Paul Junior with the Charlie Christian pickup that Lennon used most famously at New York's Madison Square Garden on August 30, 1972.The Gibson Custom Shop has worked with Yoko Ono in the recreation of this famous modified Les Paul Junior guitar.

As Lennon's widow, she approved a complete hands-on review of the original for the design team to use as a thorough reference point for their newly designed Inspired By guitar. The Custom Shop's Inspired By Les Paul guitar is aged to look just like
Lennon's original Les Paul Junior once it was sanded down to the solid mahogany body and includes the famous Charlie Christian pickup installed in the neck position as well as aged chrome hardware.

Only 300 of the limited-edition guitars will be made and each will be accompanied by a Custom Shop guitar case and a certificate of authenticity in a special army green cloth folder with John's autograph embroidered on the cover. In addition, the Lennon fans who purchase this guitar will receive an article that includes an interview with guitar luthier Ron DeMarino (who aided Lennon in the customization of the guitar) by Andy Babiuk, author of The Beatles Gear, as well as a signed Lennon print by famed artist Allison Lefcort, and Lennon's famous "New York City" T-shirt.

As for the original guitar, it is on permanent display at the John Lennon Museum in Japan and will also be unveiled at a special event at the Gibson Japan Showroom in Tokyo, Japan in early August 2007.
Gibson's John Lennon Inspired By Les Paul SpecificationsModel:

John Lennon Les PaulPickups:

P-90 Single Coil in the bridge position & Charlie Christian in the neck positionHardware:
Aged ChromeFingerboard:
RosewoodScale: 24 3/4
Nut Width: 1.689
"Nut: CorianBridge: Chrome ABR-1 with stopbar tailpiece (holes from original wrap tailpiece are plugged)
Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany with Long Neck TenonBody
Material: Solid Mahogany
Controls: Single volume, single tone, 3-way pickup switch
Color: Faded Cherry
MSRP: $7,527

hareleyblues take:
wow for the paultry some of $7,527 USD you too can have this limited edition guitar hurry while supplies last lol no way Jose can I afford such a thing I have to save for Paul McCartney's next tour,wooohooo!
harleyblues

foto idiot faces jail for assaulting Heather update

From The Times
July 12, 2007
Photographer faces jail for assaulting Heather Mills
David Brown

The estranged wife of Sir Paul McCartney said last night that she hoped the paparazzi would leave her alone after a photographer was told that he could be jailed for assaulting her.
Heather Mills had told Brighton Magistrates Court that she had taken on the presspack on behalf of other celebrities who were being harassed by the constant presence of the media.

Jay Kaycappa, a freelance photographer, was found guilty yesterday of assaulting Ms Mills by grabbing her right shoulder to turn her around so that he could get a better picture. He was also found guilty of assaulting Mark Payne who had blocked him from getting a photograph of Ms Mills the next day.
Ms Mills, 39, had told the magistrates: “I don’t have to spend my time doing this. Jay Kaycappa has assaulted a lot of people and upset people and I’m going out on a limb.”
Phil Hall, her spokesman, said: “Heather is delighted that justice has been done and hopes that the photographers who pursue her on a daily basis will now leave her and her daughter alone.”
Sentencing of Kaykappa. 31, from Fareham, Hampshire — who has 132 previous convictions for dishonesty offences — was adjourned to August 16 for reports. He was warned that sentencing options included custody.

Paul an Heather to go on holiday together!

London, July 15:

Estranged couple singer Paul McCartney and Heather Mills are reportedly planning a summer holiday together at the singer’s Hamptons mansion in New York. Mills insisted that the outing with daughter Beatrice would be a ‘family bonding time’ after a long bitter divorce battle.

According to a source, the move will be great but there was ‘tension’ because it won’t be a usual family outing. "Incredible as it may seem the idea looks like a goer. It won't be a conventional family holiday, there's still tension,” News of The World quoted the source, as saying. The source insisted that McCartney and Mills will live peacefully for sometime, away from media if they go for the holiday. "

But if they go to Macca's Hampton's mansion in New York, as they're thinking, they'll be away from prying eyes and pretty much on neutral ground,” the source said. According to another source, McCartney is set to give Mills a second chance and this would be a nice option for the two to workout their relationship.

harleyblues take:

well good for them, sheesh I hope they get along and have fun no fusin & fightin Paul & Heather lol have a marvelous time man reconciliation, Trip!

Denny Laine to spil guts on McCartney and Wings book!

Denny Laine Working On Book About Wings And Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney's former Wings bandmate Denny Laine is set to spill the secrets behind their turbulent friendship in a new book.

McCartney formed the group with guitarist Laine in 1971, but the pair fell out in January 1980 after the former Beatle was taken into police custody for marijuana possession at Japan's Tokyo airport.

The arrest forced the group to cancel international tour dates and Laine reportedly never forgave McCartney for what he saw as an act of betrayal.
Laine has since teamed up with a professional ghostwriter to work on his autobiography, which is expected to shed light on his fractured relationship with the Let It Be hitmaker.

A source close to Laine says, "Denny has been approached by one of music's most reputable authors about a much-anticipated biography. In the past, questionable motives. Denny would have none of it.
"But this time, the project will be done on Denny's terms."

harleyblues take:

I'll have to get back with you on this one!

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Wow Stella McCartney pregnant again!

SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY's daughter STELLA

is expecting her third child, according to media reports. The fashion designer already has two children, Miller Alasdhair James Willis and Bailey Linda Olwyn Willis with husband Alasdhair Willis - and the pair will have a third child by the end of the year, reports

British newspaper the Daily Mirror. A source tells the paper, "Paul loves having family around him. It's been what has been getting him through the tough times. He would be overjoyed by a new addition."

Harleyblues take:

OH man!! I bet Stella, Alasdhair & Paul are extatic! man thats is NEWS to me lol I'm happy for Stella and all I have is animals hehehe

harleyblues

photographer found GUILTY of assaultin Heather Mills McCartney

Photographer guilty of assaulting Heather Mills

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A photographer was tonight found guilty of assaulting Heather Mills-McCartney in a subway as he tried to take her picture.
Jay Kaycappa, 32, grabbed the estranged wife of ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney by her right shoulder in order to swing her round and take her photograph.

Brighton Magistrates Court heard during a three-day trial that the incident took place in a subway in the seaside resort on July 5 last year.
Father of three Kaycappa, of The Hurdles, Fareham, Hampshire, was also convicted of assaulting Ms Mills-McCartney's friend Mark Payne the following evening.
The freelance photographer shook his head in the dock after magistrates convicted him of both assault charges.
Ms Mills-McCartney was not in court to hear the verdicts.

Harleyblues take:

Good serves him right! didn't your mother teach you not to hurt, assault or lay a hand on a women? Whatta maroon, hope he looses his job for bein a jerk!

Im tallights harleyblues

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SiR Paul McCartney & The Beatles guest Band Purplemelon

Just a lil tid bit as my other blog is linked here my baby I hope you enjoy it as well.Please feel free post a message if you like "Here There & Eveywhere" hehehe
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The Queen saluted the Beatles!

Queen salutes the Beatles

(Tuesday July 10, 2007 08:40 AM)

Her Majesty The Queen saluted the Beatles on Sunday with a special personal message commemorating the 50th anniversary of the legendary band's beginnings.
She noted the anniversary "with much pleasure" and sent "my best wishes to all concerned for a most enjoyable and successful occasion."

The historic moment that led to the formation of the Beatles occurred on Saturday 6th July 1957 when a 16-year-old John Lennon met a just- turned-15 Paul McCartney at a church garden fete in Liverpool.
The message from Her Majesty the Queen was sent to the people of Liverpool who gathered at the site for a re-creation of the original event.
Beatles scholar Martin Lewis, who received the message from Her Majesty, said: "This anniversary marks a momentous occasion in popular culture that literally changed the world. Without Lennon meeting McCartney we would not have had the Beatles as we know them."

Harleyblues note:
YES, the Queen should have included Pete Best in her tribute, he did play with the Silver Beetles than Beatles from 1960-1962 "Once a Beatle always a Beatle"! so lets hear it for Pete he helped in the creation of the Beatle too!

Sir Paul McCartney wants everyone to become Veggie!

Paul McCartney's veggie world
10th July 2007 12:30:02

Sir Paul McCartney wants everyone to become vegetarians to stop global warming.
The Beatles legend believes the world would be a better place if people stopped eating meat, because it would stop the destruction of rain forests.
Animal rights campaigner Paul said: "Livestock farming is one of the biggest destroyers of the planet. When you see the trees in the Amazon being cut down for hamburger cattle, that's pretty obvious.

"And it's all done in the name of something that benefits humans, when in fact it's the opposite. It's all about attitudes, no one thinks they are the one who has to change."
Paul's late first wife Linda introduced him to vegetarianism in the 70s.
'Linda launched a range of meatfree cookbooks and a line of frozen vegetarian meals under the 'Linda McCartney' name.
She was a passionate animal rights campaigner and following her death from breast cancer in 1998, Paul said the best tribute to her memory would be for fans to become vegetarians.Continued on Page 2

Yoko I didn't influence John Lennon

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JOHN LENNON's widow YOKO ONO

has blasted claims she was a powerful influence on the former BEATLE - insisting it was he who led her. The Japanese performer was widely blamed for splitting up The Beatles, but she insists she had a limited control over the star throughout his career. Ono tells Mojo magazine, "Despite what people always say, I don't think I influenced John much. "But through him I discovered an incredible world. He was always dealing with the people of the world. That's a pretty interesting thing to do."

Harleyblues take:
Ohhh Yoko I find that very hard to believe, you had no influence on John Lennon?
Ok and I'm Paul McCartney right!
harleyblues

Fashion Fab report: A virtual anti-fur protest

Fashion Fab report

: A virtual anti-fur protest
BY ROD STAFFORD HAGWOOD
Fashion Columnist Posted July 8 2007

note;
I have posted earlier this week in reguards to Stella McCartny's Animal Camp.
here are some updates

Have you always wanted to protest for animal rights but just didn't have the time to schlep around in the great outdoors carrying a big ol' sign?Do it online instead. Oh-so-hip designer Stella McCartney has teamed up with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals for the first global virtual anti-fur protest.
Beginning Thursday animal rights supporters can log onto SecondLife.com — where users interact with each other in a virtual world — and join in on the activities staged on an "island."The island will feature stables, horse jumps, a lake, picnic tables, tree houses, Linda McCartney mini-veggie-burger stalls and a "live" DJ booth.Visitors will receive a goodie bag of anti-fur accessories, be invited to come up with the best anti-fur slogan and asked to wear a virtual T-shirt emblazoned with the motto, "I'd rather be pixelated than wear fur

.""Sometimes it's nice to have a bit of humor on serious subjects," McCartney said in a press release. The designer will choose the winning slogans with the first prize being two tickets to her spring-summer show in Paris this October; second prize is a faux-Appaloosa bag and third prize a full set of Care by Stella McCartney (her organic skin care line).

The event will last until July 29th."We are always looking for new ways to raise awareness about the extreme suffering that animals endure on fur farms and in cruel steel-jaw traps in the world," said
PETA prez Ingrid E. Newkirk. "So when Stella came up with this idea, we were on board from the beginning. Stella's Second Life fur protest is a lighthearted way to draw attention to a very serious issue."

If you're pregnant but still want to look like a rock star, check out Rock Star Momma (Atria Books, $17.95) where author Skye Hoppus gives you hints on how to remain chic even when avec petit enfant.She should know what she's talking about. After all, not only is she the wife of former blink-182 frontman Mark Hoppus and the mother of their 4-year-old son Jack, but she's also the designer of a maternity and children's line called Childish Clothing.Many of Hoppus' celeb pals (she worked for MTV for a decade) — like Britney Spears, Heidi Klum, Kimora Lee Simmons and Gwyneth Paltrow — have essays and helpful hints throughout the book.

Here are 10 tips

:1. Buy as many men's T-shirts as you can. The extra length covers most bellies ... inexpensively.

2. Tunics are great for layering under jackets and vests

.3. Skip the horizontal stripes, but diagonal and vertical are fine

.4. Maternity jeans now come in more fashionable styles, but make sure there's at least two to eight percent Lycra or spandex to ensure that your jeans will "grow" with you. Darker rinses in a soft-washed denim are also more flattering. Look for jeans with larger back pockets that are proportionally placed in the center of each cheek (too high or too small makes your butt look larger).

5. Flattering skirts include A-lines and tiered styles. When in doubt about length, go for just below the knee so the hem hits at the narrowest part of the leg.

6. Track suits are a must-have. Make sure you wear the pants low on the hips (very slimming) and always go for bold, bright colors (mix and match).

7. Mundies (maternity undies) are the way to go. Your old underwear will cut off your circulation like a tourniquet. Elle MacPherson Intimates, Mama Spanx, La Mere and Maternelle all have sexy undergarments. Bras should have thick straps, wide underbands and avoid seamed cups. Consider sleeping in a jogging bra. Seamless bikinis, thong panties, lace-trimmed boy shorts — in cotton — will help you avoid the dreaded fashion killer: panty lines.

8. Going out? Gwyneth Paltrow suggests a kimono worn with stretchy pants. Bejeweled kitten heels are glam and comfy. Show off your new decolletage with ruching and ruffles around the neckline (never too plunging) in halter dresses, A-line skirts paired with stretch-lace camisole tops or a classic jersey wrap dress. Empire silhouettes are very flattering and all the rage with designers.

9. In the hospital you might want to pack drawstring pajama or beach pants. There are also some maternity track suits with built-in bras for easy-access breast-feeding after delivery. A black nightgown (things get messy) is the best choice. This also means no G-strings; pack dark-hued, cotton "granny panties."

10. In everything you do, keep the prints and patterns small and delicate (to avoid parade float comparisons).

Harleyblues take:
please have your say have, you have a voice and join the online campaign thursday Julyth

The Beatles New York

July 7, 2007

The Beatles' New York

Recently Rolling Stone took a 60-second tour of The Beatles' New York, with a little help from Google’s Street Maps feature.
First up on their tour: John and Yoko’s first NYC apartment at 105 Bank Street (where they lived during the release of this album). Here's a closer look at the property, which is also shown at right.

In 1971, after a long stay at the St. Regis Hotel, John Lennon and Yoko Ono moved into a tiny pad owned by Lovin’ Spoonful drummer Joe Butler. This was during Lennon’s most political period, and he often hosted gatherings at the apartment that drew counterculture figures like Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin. Lennon also demoed much of his Some Time in New York City album in this spot. After 18 months, though, John and Yoko moved on up, to the Upper West Side apartment building called the Dakota.

Other places on the trip down memory lane include

The Dakota (1 West 72nd Street) where Yoko Ono still lives today,

Ed Sullivan Theater (53rd Street and Broadway) where The Beatles played to an audience of 74 million on February 9th, 1964 (#1 in the 100 days that changed music).

The Plaza at 2 Central Park South ends the tour. In February 1964 the Beatles began their American journey there and ten years later they attempted to reunite in the same spot to sign legal documents that would formally dissolve their partnership. However "John didn’t show up. 'He wouldn’t come across the park!' Paul McCartney said.

'I had flown in from England, and John wouldn’t show up. George got on the phone and yelled, ’Take those fucking shades off and come over here.’ John still wouldn’t come over. He had a balloon delivered with a sign saying ‘Listen to this balloon.’ It was all quite far out.'"

Heather and Paul to be neighbors

Paul McCartney And Heather Mills To Be Neighbors

July 5, 2007 -
Heather Mills and Paul McCartney
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Sir Paul McCartney and his estranged wife Heather Mills are set to be neighbors. Heather is currently looking for a home just minutes away from The Beatles legend's Peasmarsh estate in East Sussex.
The former model is said to be keen to live close to Paul, 65, for the sake of their three-year-old daughter Beatrice.
A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Six months ago, this would have been inconceivable. But they think it will be best for Beatrice to have both her parents close by."
Heather, 39, is planning to sell her $4 million art deco beachfront Sussex home in Hove, and move to Rye. The coastal town is just three miles away from Paul's lavish estate.
Relations between Paul and Heather - who have been embroiled in a bitter divorce battle since splitting in May 2006 - have seemingly improved in recent months.

The pair are said to have decided to end their feud for the sake of Beatrice, with friends claiming they meet regularly. Paul has even been sending Heather "little notes and flowers."
The musician recently revealed 'See Your Sunshine' which features on his new album 'Memory Almost Full' was inspired by happier times with his estranged wife.
He said: "That is pretty much an out-and-out love song for Heather."
"A lot of the album was done before, during and after our separation. I didn't go back and take out any songs to do with her."
"That one was written during a good time with Heather."

Harleyblues take:
well thank goodness Paul and Heather are not fueding and they will both be close to Bea, I'm for harmony aren't you?
ta
harleyblues

Pictured by Mary McCartney Raising money to fight cancer

Sir Paul - pictured by Mary McCartney - goes under the hammer in Linda's memoryLast updated at

16:29pm on 4th July 2007
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Mary McCartney is auctioning her photographs to raise money to fight cancerMary McCartney is selling 36 of her celebrity photographic portraits - including one of Sir Paul - in her mother's memory.
Linda McCartney died from breast cancer in 1998.
Mary, a photographer like her mother, is selling the images to raise money for the Cancerbackup charity.
"As a photographer herself, she was my inspiration. I remember looking through her contact sheets as a child and being fascinated. Our styles are similar."

The photographs going under the hammer include Mary's intimate portraits of some of today's biggest stars including Bono, Jude Law and Tracey Emin.
The 37-year-old said: "Losing my mother prematurely has had a profound impact on my life in that it has made me appreciate the people around me.
"If I have one great sadness, it's that my mother never got to meet my two wonderful sons, Arthur, eight, and Elliot, four."
Mary said her mother's oncologist introduced the family to Cancerbackup. "They were invaluable, giving us emotional support and crucial information to help us understand the process. It feels like a privilege to give something back."
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Mary McCartney pictured with Sir Paul and Linda

Mary said she was devastated by her mother's diagnosis. "I was relatively lucky in that my mother was living almost normally until the last few days of her life. I tried to spend as much time with her as I could."
The photographs are expected to fetch between £1,200 and £5,000 each at the Oxo Tower auction tomorrow.
Cancerbackup provides information, advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
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Mary's portrait of Sheila Hancock, estimated to fetch between £1,200 and £5,000

Marianne Faithfull, snapped by Mary as she is made up for the cameras

Tracey Emin is one of 36 of Mary's photographs to go on sale at the Oxo Tower

Harleyblues take:

Mary is a talented phototographer and artist I hope she raise's millions in her mother's Linda McCartneys memory, bless Mary's heart!

harleyblues

49 years ago a Fateful day

Pick of the day

Phil Daoust

Tuesday July 3, 2007The Guardian



Forty-nine-years, 11 months and 28 days ago, in the leafy Liverpool suburb of Woolton, St Peter's church was holding its summer fete. The highlight was supposed to be the crowning of the Sunday school Rose Queen. With hindsight, however, it was a performance by a young skiffle group called the Quarrymen. The band's leader was John Lennon; in the audience was a friend-of-a-friend, Paul McCartney, who had come not for the music but for the chance to meet girls. One imagines the future Beatles gazing into each other's eyes and whispering: "Let us make beautiful music together."

Or maybe not. We'll probably find out in Well Met in Woolton (11.30am, Radio 4), in which attendees of the fete remember that historic occasion. The voices include previously unheard recordings from McCartney himself, and Lennon's half-sister, Julia Baird.
There's also another chance to hear one of Mary Shelley's less well-known works. The Mortal

Immortal (6.30pm, BBC7), read by Shaun Dooley, tells how a young man drinks a magic potion after his love life takes a turn for the worse. He thinks the liquid will cure him of all emotion, but instead it grants him eternal life. And that's not the blessing you might imagine.

harleyblues take:
I'm wondering how Paul will celebrate this fated day?
harleyblues

Stella McCartney and Peta for Furry Animals

AGAINST CRUELTY

Stella McCartney And PETA For Furry Animals

Stella McCartney will participate in the worldwide protest against fur, together with the PETA organization in the virtual Second Life.

Stella McCartney has joined the PETA organization as a co-host to the first world virtual protest against fur, on the 3D “continent” Second Life, created on the internet.
The celebrations and picnic in the exterior will be held for a week, and starts on July 12th, on that “island”.

Visitors to the site will have an opportunity to donate money to PETA, and will also accept bags with slogans against the use of fur on fashion accessories, with the aim to spread the message amongst the seven million inhabitants of the imaginary Second Life.
Guests will be called to think of the best anti-fur slogan based on the ironic PETA slogan, “I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” or simply to wear shirts with the writing “I'd Rather Be Pixelated Than Wear Fur”.

When the slogans are allocated, all on the site, or the “island”, a database will be formed for current discussions on how the manufacturing of fur is cruel.
“Sometimes it is nice to have a bit of humour in serious subjects”, said Stella McCartney.Stella will personally judge the slogans, and the winner will be announced on the July 22nd.

The best three slogans will win prizes from Stella McCartney, including two tickets to see a fashion show spring/summer 2008, which will be held in Paris in October, reports Vogue.
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Yoko Ono hails McCartney as a magnificent man

Yoko Ono hails McCartney as a ‘magnificent man’

London, June 28:

Though reports have already raked up the long-standing feud between Beatles legend John Lennon’s wife Yoko Ono and Sir Paul McCartney, the avant-garde artist has described McCartney as a ‘magnificent man’ during the unveiling of a plaque in honour of her late husband and George Harrison. The 72-year-old also posed for a photograph with Harrison’s widow, Ringo Starr and McCartney.

Ono said that her late husband would have been very happy that the show has been a great success and another ‘magnificent man’ is introducing him. “John would have been very happy and glad that this show is such a success, and also that another magnificent man introduced him - I'm very thankful to him,”

the Daily Mail quoted her, as saying. In 2002, when McCartney released the album, "Back In The U.S. Live 2002". With reversed credits, Ono is said to have wanted to sue him. The album that had 19 classic songs by Beatles was released as by Paul ‘McCartney and John Lennon’, instead of ‘Lennon-McCartney’. However, Ono’s lawyer said there was no legal issue in it. “This is not an issue involving a legal matter ... She is secure in the knowledge that the agreement that has been in place for the past 40 years stands,” her lawyer said.

Harleyblues take:

perhaps Yoko is changin in her old age, Yoko we have known all along what a GREAT man Macca is, what took you so long to figure this out? lol

Ta Harleyblues

The Beatles Get back another version lovin this one

Hello everyone just an FYI when you are done watching the video of "Get back" underneather there are small videos to watch from that historic 69 rooftop gig
enjoy!

harleyblues



ps click on the Lennon/Jagger Vid!

The Beatles rooftop concert 1969 history

Lil History:

The band came back together in 1969 and began shooting a film that was supposed to show them in the writing and recording process of their next album, “Let It Be.” Instead the tension within the group overflowed onto the camera and being constantly filmed began to be an annoyance only flaming the fires.

The session and filming was stopped and they went to Apple Saville Row Studios to finish the album. The sessions finally ended in the famous “rooftop” concert
sessions finally ended in the famous “rooftop” concert. They went up on the roof of Apple and began playing, as the crowd grew the police eventually showed and ended the show, this was the last time The Beatles performed live together.

Mills-McCartney trapped like an animal

Mills-McCartney 'trapped like an animal'

June 21

from the Scottsman
THE estranged wife of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney said yesterday she felt like a "trapped animal" when cornered by photographers in a pedestrian tunnel.
Heather Mills-McCartney, 39, was giving evidence in the trial of a freelance photographer, Jay Kaycappa, 32, who is charged with assaulting her. He denies two charges of common assault.

Brighton Magistrates Court was told that Ms Mills-McCartney was assaulted in the tunnel on Brighton seafront on 5 July last year. Kaycappa is alleged to have grabbed her right shoulder and turned her around in order to photograph her.



Ms Mills-McCartney said: "I panicked and thought I'll go back the other way.
I felt like a trapped animal." The trial was adjourned.


harleyblues take:


Ok Ok Heather where was your freakin security? they do not let anyone touch you, your a tuff lil lass why didn't you beat him with your shoe or poor water on em like that one fotographer trying to take your piccie a year plus ago?


Swear by it, I've met Heather several times a very lovely women don't believe all the crap you read in the media.


I'm taillights


hb

Paul McCartney Ringo Starr Olivia Harrison Yoko to be guests On Larry King Live!

Calling all Beatles fans: You will not want to miss the June 26 edition of "Larry King Live."
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison will be the guests in a live telecast from the Beatles Revolution Lounge at The Mirage in Las Vegas. They will discuss the last influence of the Beatles music and the contributions of the late John Lennon and George Harrison.
McCartney and Ono together? That's a must-see, isn't it?
Another topic will be the first anniversary of the Cirque du Soleil's Love show in Las Vegas, and another guest will be Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte.
"Larry King Live," of course, will start at 9 that evening.
How will they all get along? Could there be a show of solidarity before a worldwide audience? This one is a major celebrity story.

harleyblues take:
Oh man this should be quite interesting will Paul McCartney sit next to Yoko Ono as you know they have been fueding for years, I understand this is suppose to take place in Las Vegas at the Mirage to celebrate one year anniversary of the Beatles LOVE show. A plaque is going to be dedicated to John Lennon & George Harrison in memory of..too sweet

stay tuned!
HB

Paul & Heathers divorce on hold?

Paul McCartney and Heather Mills putting divorce on hold?

Sunday June 10th, 2007 at 6:09 pm by

Heather
Just over a year since their separation, Paul McCartney and Heather Mills have sparked rumours that they’re having second thoughts about their divorce.
The Sunday Mirror is reporting that the pair, along with their three year old daughter Beatrice, are planning to spend Paul’s 65th birthday together next week after weeks of improving relations.
An “impeccable McCartney source” told the newspaper the couple are no longer just communicating through their lawyers but speak regularly on the phone and in person where possible: “We are talking about a total and very quick transformation from a state of complete vitriol between the two of them to something much more amicable.”

Geez better put the pedal to the metal!

Hello Lovey people,

you are lovely are you not? hehehe, anyways I have been so pre-occupied with posting on my

Sir Paul McCartney & The Beatles blog I have let my two others in the dust here "The Beatles & everyone that loves them"

and "Memory Almost Full"

I have no excuse will update here & there soon!
HB

Perry Cox ALL NEW BEATLES RECORD PRICE GUIDE IS HERE

You can go to www.beatle.net or call 504-524-2880 during biz hours New Orleans time!

shout out for Mr. Perry Coz for his release of the new Edition of Beatles catlogue book you gotta check this out click the above link you can catergorize all your Beatles stuff!!!~ see for yourself.

woohoo Perry
I'm tailights
harleyblues

Lennon & McCartney top Best song writers of all time

like who in the hell would argue this lol
http://harleyblues2007.blogspot.com/2007/06/lennon-and-mccartney-top-songwriter.html#links

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Mum taught Mary right

Mum taught Mary right
ART: McCartney gains subjects' trust, humanizes photos
11:21 AM CDT on Friday, June 1, 2007
By MICHAEL GRANBERRY / Staff Writer

Sam Granado / Special to DMN Being Paul's daughter has its advantages, and drawbacks.
You might think that, when it comes to picking songs of her dad's that are close to her heart, Paul McCartney's daughter would choose "Yesterday" or "All My Loving" or anything from his days with the Beatles.
But you would be wrong.
Mary McCartney loves her father's music, but her favorites veer more toward the Wings era, especially songs on which her dad and "mum," the late Linda McCartney, can be heard harmonizing.
"That really makes me smile," she says. "When I'm cooking, I put on a Wings album and listen to them singing together. And it's guaranteed to make me smile, every time."
Ms. McCartney, 37, has her father's eyes, smile and hair color, and maybe even more in common with her mom, who carved out her own career as a photographer before being linked to the famous Beatle.
Evidence of her daughter's photographic talent is now on display in an exhibition at Goss Gallery, "Mary McCartney: Playing Dress Up," through June 15.
"Playing Dress Up" features striking images from Mary's work in fashion, including her collaboration with sister Stella, a celebrated designer. Mary is the oldest of Paul and Linda's three children, the youngest being brother James. Mary was named for Paul's mother, who died of breast cancer when he was 14. Breast cancer also claimed the life of Linda McCartney.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-

Janice Dickinson Wants Paul McCartney?

Ok is this some kinda joke Janice Dickinson wants Paul McCartney, lol ok! Janice would scare the begeebee's outta Paul she is so abrupt, Im not sure Paul could last an hour with Janice in person, please donot get me wrong Janice is a former Supermodel and an old school icon. I just donot see this type of union working out myself, and you what do you think?

http://www.showbizspy.com/2007/

Stella McCartney blasts Tom Ford

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STELLA MCCARTNEY'S SCUFFLE WITH FORD

STELLA MCCARTNEY has blasted designer TOM FORD for giving her unwanted beauty advice. The fashion designer was unimpressed when the fellow clothesmaker tried to give her a style overhaul - because gruelling cosmetic regimes aren't her thing. She says,

"Tom Ford once told me that I should highlight my hair and do my eyebrows, and got all camp on me and I told him to go away. "I'm just not that kind of woman. I've nothing against that kind of woman, it's just not a priority and I don't have the time."
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Ringo's Ringo's Rolling Stone interview

Ringo’s Rolling Stone Interview w/ Audio

Rolling Stone recently interviewed Ringo for their fortieth anniversary issue and now rare audio excerpts from the interview are available on rollingstone.com. Twenty artists and leaders were interviewed for Rolling Stone’s celebratory fortieth edition, with Ringo being chosen for his indelible imprint on rock & roll history. Rolling Stone selected audio clips from the interview which capture Ringo’s thoughts on Kurt Cobain, how he discovers new music, who are among some of his current favorite artists, seeing Bob Dylan and

The Rolling Stones live, the enduring impact of the Beatles’ music, and coping with the loss of John and George. Visit rollingstone.com to listen to six audio clips from Ringo’s interview, and for the entire Ringo profile, get your copy of Rolling Stone’s fortieth anniversary issue, on stands now.

Heather Axed from the View!!!

sheeeeesh I don't believe this for a minute..

HEATHER AXED
By Ryan Parry 26/05/2007

HEATHER Mills has been dumped from a big-name US TV show after a row with its powerful host Barbara Walters, it was claimed yesterday.
The presenter, an American TV legend, was furious when Mills failed to turn up for an interview after her stint on Dancing With the Stars.
Sources say the estranged wife of Sir Paul McCartney has been dropped from a week-long guest slot on Walters' morning show, The View.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstories/

Waiting for Stella McCartney at Target

The workings of the brain help explain why some people just can't stop spending.
Women desperate for a piece of the Stella McCartney for Target collection lined up for hours on the morning of the March 12 launch, before storming the stores and stripping the mannequins. Some spent thousands of dollars on the budget range.
However, after the initial frenzy was over, many shoppers were left with a sizeable retail hangover. Weeks after the launch, hundreds of clothes had been returned to Target, and racks of garments hung listlessly in city stores. Online auction house eBay has been flooded with people trying to sell unwanted Stella McCartney for Target items, but now the flurry is well and truly over: almost half haven't sold.

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/fashion/the-science-of-

Unseen Beatles photo's go on diplay

Gorge Harrision pours a cuppa as the Fab Four relax with producer George Martin during the recording of the Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts’ Club Band LP – one of a batch of previously unseen photos to be unveiled at the city’s St Giles Street Gallery.

DAVID BALE15 May 2007 09:15A batch of previously unseen photos of legendary pop combo The Beatles will be unveiled for the first time ever at an exhibition in Norwich.The city's St Giles' Street Gallery has secured a world scoop by obtaining never-seen-before images of the most famous band ever recording their most famous album nearly 40 years ago.Taken at London's Abbey Road Studios in 1967, the photos include the Fab Four relaxing during the recording of the Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts' Club Band LP and eating lunch with producer George Martin.

They were taken by Sunday Times photographer Frank Herrmann hours before the band posed for the cover of Sgt Pepper, and were previously thought to have been lost.But thanks to modern technology, the shots, which show the group happily drinking tea, chatting and taking a break from recording, have been restored from the original contact sheets. The gallery will exhibit the 24 original black and white prints from June 1 to September 1, as well as a selection of Mr Herrmann's photos which were used in the limited-edition Summer of Love book.

Photographer David Koppel, who founded the gallery and whose friendship with Mr Herrmann helped secure the exhibition, said: “The photos are really amazing and there's been a huge amount of interest in them already. My favourite is the one where George (Harrison) is pouring a cup of tea, which shows all the four Beatles and George Martin.”The images of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and George Martin were taken when Mr Herrmann visited Abbey Road studios on March 30.Twelve of those images were made into original artwork for the Summer of Love book, but the rest remain unseen.Books and prints will be available for sale for the duration of the exhibition.The gallery was founded after exhibiting successfully in its former incarnation, Frames of Norwich.

The building was formerly the St Giles Post Office which closed in 2004 as part of a cull of branches across Norfolk.The gallery is open Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm, admission free.For more information, go to www.sgsgallery.comDid you see the Beatles when they performed for the one and only time in Norwich on May 17, 1963 at the old Grosvenor in Prince of Wales Road?

Write to Evening News Letters, Prospect House, Rouen Road. Norwich NR1 1RE or email eveningnewsletters@ archant .co.uk or e-mail eveningnewsletters@archant.co.uk

Putting a price on memories of the Fab 4 (or 5 )

Putting a price on memories of the Fab 4 (or 5)
May 8 2007
by Sarah Chapman, Liverpool Echo

IT could be Beatles for sale after fans of the Fab Four raided their attics for rare pieces of memorabilia.
Previously undiscovered treasures such as a book signed by a 15-year-old John Lennon and love letters from “fifth Beatle” Stuart Sutcliffe were taken along to a valuation event at the Albert Dock.

The Beatles Story museum had arranged for valuers from Beatles and pop specialist dealer Tracks to take a look at the items.
Valuer Jason Cornthwaite carried out free valuations with Paul Wane.
He said a steady stream of around 100 people came through the doors on Sunday and yesterday clutching records, autographs, paintings and photographs.

Mr Cornthwaite said: “We’ve had some really interesting stuff.
“There was a school textbook which had been signed by John Lennon in 1955 and that was valued at £1,250.
“A man came in with a dictionary which was signed by George Harrison and we also saw a card which belonged to John Lennon when he was in the RAF Cadets.
“The most valuable thing we’ve looked at were Beatles autographs signed at the Grafton in 1962 and they’re worth £1,800.”

Sheila Garbe a former girlfriend of a teenage Stuart Sutcliffe, the Beatles’ original bass guitarist, went to the valuation with a large collection of his letters, some of which are nine pages long and could be worth more than £1,000. Mrs Garbe, 67, of Halewood Village, had a relationship with him after meeting him when she worked at Vernon’s Pools.

Stuart Sutcliffe, who died in 1962, was studying at Liverpool College of Art.
She said: “Stuart wrote me love letters which also contain poems for me.
“They are very personal and the valuer has been the first person who’s ever read them apart form me, so it has been a bit strange.”
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Hard day's light for Beatle Hotel

Hard day’s light for Beatle hotel
May 11 2007
by Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo


THE opening date for Liverpool’s new £18m Hard Day’s Night hotel is in the balance over a power supply crisis.
Owners of the Beatle-themed hotel in North John Street say Scottish Power has run into difficulties supplying electricity despite an agreement signed a year ago.
The power company needs to access cables in nearby Harrington Street.
But that means digging through new paving and concrete laid as part of the £73m City Centre Movement Strategy. There have also been fears the work could leave other businesses in the area without power for several days.

The restaurant will be a focal point in the Hard day's night hotel

The hotel says unless the problem is resolved within the next three weeks, their planned October launch is in doubt.
Jimmy Tyrer, of developers Bowdena, said: “We’ve had the electricity substation in the basement since last year, and in January we were given a date in March to get the power supply up and running.
“It was only when that didn’t happen that we found out about this problem.
“There’s a massive amount of work going on inside the building. However, we can’t finish anything until the power is sorted out.
“With this problem hanging over us we can’t start hiring people or taking bookings.
“We don’t want to apportion blame. We just want everyone to work together and try to sort this out.”
Scottish Power today promised it would sort the problem out.
A spokeswoman said: “We’ve been working closely with the city council over this issue.
“The reason for the delay is a need to ensure we comply with health and safety guidance when working in the Harrington Street area and excavating in the vicinity of live cables.
“This area has been resurfaced with a reinforced concrete sub base to support the new granite footway.
“We’ve looked at alternative locations to provide a connection to the hotel and have selected a revised position in North John Street, which we expect to be completed within the timescales expected, enabling the hotel to open on schedule.”
catherinejones@liverpoolecho.co.uk