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The Beatles formally released a press statement on October 21 during 1969 to deny claims that Paul McCartney had died. He wasn't the first celebrity to undergo a death hoax nor would he be the last. One would think that with a news cycle that constantly updates during the new digital age, people would panic less about these things. Alas, it's almost gotten worse. Check out five of the most famous death hoaxes in the history of musicians and how they got started: -
George Harrison: Beatle's Childhood Home Sells For $250K
It’s been reported that the childhood home of famed guitarist for The Beatles, George Harrison, has sold for over $250,000 during an auction at the Cavern Club. -
Ringo Starr To Appear In New Skechers Ads Next Spring
Although the recent ads for Skechers' Relaxed Fit shoe line have featured sports legends such as Joe Namath, Joe Montana, and Pete Rose, the company has decided to take a more musical direction by recruiting none other than Ringo Starr to appear in their ad campaign. Radio.com reports that the former Beatle is set to appear in Skechers ads starting next spring. -
Michael Jackson Is Top-Earning Dead Celebrity of 2014, Tops List for Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, Michael Jackson tops Forbes's list of the Top-Earning Dead Celebrities. The King of Pop brought in $140 million in the past year, in no small part due to the release of his posthumous album "Xscape," which hit No. 2 on the Billboard charts. -
The Biggest Moments in Ed Sullivan Show History: The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Jackson 5 and More
It's unreal to contemplate that Ed Sullivan has been dead for 40 years as of October 13. No figure, and we mean no figure, who wasn't a musician themselves had a bigger impact on the listening habits of Americans than Sullivan did. Need proof? Check out seven of the biggest musical moments on The Ed Sullivan Show, listed chronologically. -
Pearl Jam Covers Two John Lennon Songs In Honor Of His Birthday [LISTEN]
On Thursday night (Oct. 9), veteran rockers Pearl Jam treated fans in Lincoln, Neb., to two John Lennon covers in honor of the deceased Beatle's birthday. -
7 Album Covers With Musicians Who Aren't On The Album: The Beatles, The Smiths, And More
Putting yourself on your own album cover is a pretty simple concept: if people see you on the cover, they'll assume you're the person singing on the album. However, these seven artists included musicians on their album covers that didn't appear in the album at all. -
Debbie Harry, David Johansen To Perform At John Lennon Tribute In December
asdThe 34th annual John Lennon Tribute Concert will take place on Dec. 5 in New York City, and today, the concert’s lineup has been announced, Rolling Stone reports. Among the headliners are Debbie Harry of Blondie, David Johansen of the New York Dolls, and Kate Pierson of the B-52s. Rock photographer Bob Gruen, who photographed Lennon during the ‘70s, will be honored at the event with the first ever John Lennon Real Love Award. -
George Harrison's Childhood Home Up for Auction at Cavern Club, Expected to Fetch $161K
On Oct. 20, a new owner will be able to move into the house at 25 Upton Green in Liverpool, England, where Beatles guitarist George Harrison was raised. According to ABC Radio News, the house is expected to go for about $161,000 when it is auctioned off at the Cavern Club, the same venue that hosted Harrison, Paul McCartney and John Lennon before they met Ringo Starr and became The Beatles. -
Brooklyn Studio Offers Drake, OVO Themed Yoga Class After News of YMCMB Rapper Breaking The Beatles' Record With Help From iLoveMakonnen's "Tuesday"
Drake recently made headlines after surpassing the Beatles' record for Hot 100 singles with the help from iLoveMakonnen's "Tuesday." The YMCMB rapper's accomplishment has landed him his own Drake/OVO themed yoga class at a Brooklyn studio. -
7 Bands Whose Bassist Is The Primary Songwriter: The Beach Boys, Iron Maiden And More
Whenever a band has one member who writes most of the songs, it's more often than not the band's guitar player. However, these seven bands break the mold by featuring primary songwriting contributions from their bassists, rather than their guitarists. -
John Lennon's Cousin To Auction Off Guitar Used To Write "Paperback Writer"
The guitar John Lennon used to create The Beatles' 1966 hit "Paperback Writer" is projected to bring in more than $960,000 when it's auctioned off in November.
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