Today In The Beatles History

17 Мая 1969:
Paul and Linda announce they're expecting a baby.

17 Мая 1977:
"Thrillington" album released in the U.S. This album, listed as by Percy "Thrills" Thrillington, was Paul McCartney doing his own instrumental cover album of "Ram." No one was really sure if the album was Paul McCartney, though he admitted it to a journalist in 1989.

18 МАЯ


Today in The Beatles History:

1948
Olivia Trinidad Arias was born in Mexico City, Mexico to Zeke and Mary Louise Arias.

1963

Please Please Me LP number 1, 2nd week (UK New Music Express).

Performance at the Granada, Slough. Start of third British tour, with Roy Orbison and Gerry and the Pacemakers.

The Beatles are presented with a silver disc for "From Me To You", at the Adelphi theatre.

1964
10:00-12:00am. BBC's "From Us To You" (3rd edition) broadcast (recorded May 1, 1964).

BBC-radio broadcasts "Monday Bank Holiday".

1966

Rubber Soul, 24th week in the Top 10 (UK Record Retailer).

Studio 2. 2:30pm-2:30am. Recording: "Got To Get You Into My Life" (overdub onto take 8, tape reduction take 8 into takes 9-11, overdub onto take 9). Mono mixing: "Got To Get You Into My Life" (remixes 1, 2, from take 9). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

First Beatles' use of brass instruments.

1967
Signing of contract for appearance on "Our World".


Serpentine Road, Hyde Park. Photographic session with Marvin Lichtner (for "Time" magazine) and Mal Evans (for "The Beatles Book").

Olympic Sound Studios, London. Rolling Stones session, recording "We Love You". John and Paul attend and add backing vocals.

1970

US album release: Let It Be (Apple AR 34001).

The first screening of the Beatles' film "Let It Be" at the London Pavilion in Piccadilly Circus.

1973
Paul and Wings perform twice at The Liverpool Empire.

1974
John donates his time as guest DJ on Philadelphia's WFIL, for the "Helping Hand Marathon" fundraising drive.

1976
Paul's concert at The Omni, Atlanta, Georgia ("Wings Over America Tour").

1978
At the Baynard Gallery, the exhibition of Linda's photograghs continues.

1984
The "Art Of The Beatles" Exhibition, portraying 30 years of the group in the form of cartoons, paintings, photographs, album covers, lithographs and sculptures, continues.

A sneak preview of Paul's film "Give My Regards To Broad Street" is shown at the Phipps Plaza Cinema in Atlanta, Georgia.

1986
Yoko makes her first-ever guest appearance on the CNN program "Larry King Live".

1987

UK album release: The Best Of George Harrison (EMI CD-PAS 10011) on CD.

1989
Paul's European promotional tour continues with an appearance on the West German ZDF TV show "Mensch Meir". Paul and band perform the songs "Put It There" and "Figure Of Eight".

In the UK, Paul's promo film for "My Brave Face" is screened on BBC1's "Top Of The Pops".

1994
After nearly three months of negotiations, George agrees to sell his complete Handmade Films catalog to the Canadian independent film and TV company Paragon Entertainment Corporation, for $8.5 million.

1996
Paul makes an appearance, via phone, on the BBC Radio Two program "The Steve Wright Show".

1997
Ringo's concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Tampa, Florida.

In the UK, Paul's documentary "The World Tonight" receives its European premiere across the ITV network.

1998

UK album release: Into The Sun (Capitol/EMI 94551) by Sean Lennon.


UK album release: Photograph Smile (Music From Another Room/Pinnacle MFAR44CD) by Julian Lennon.

1999
Paul's art exhibition at the Kunstforum Lyz in Hamburg with 75 of his 500 private paintings.

18 мая 1961:
Performance at the Top Ten Club, 136 Reeperbahn, Hamburg, Germany.

18 мая 1963
Live: Adelphi Cinema, Slough - The Beatles' tour with Roy Orbison begins
6.00pm, Saturday 18 May 1963 (49 years ago)

The Beatles' third UK tour began at the Adelphi Cinema in Slough, Buckinghamshire. Also on the tour were Roy Orbison, Gerry and the Pacemakers, David Macbeth, Louise Cordet, Tony Marsh, Terry Young Six, Erkey Grant and Ian Crawford. Although Orbison was at the top of the bill, he was soon demoted to second place due to the audience reaction to The Beatles.

18 мая 1963:
Live: Adelphi Cinema, Slough - The Beatles' tour with Roy Orbison begins(2)

Vintage cardstock 6 x 8 group photo of the Fab Four, signed in black ballpoint by John Lennon, and in blue ballpoint by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. In good to very good condition, with scattered light creasing, one passing through the end of Ringo’s signature, scattered adhesive remnants to the borders with some extending to the image, mounting remnants on the reverse, light contrast Starr’s signature, and Lennon’s signature a shade light. Accompanied by a plaque of provenance. A terrific collection of classic signatures, acquired by a fan backstage at the Adelphi Cinema Theatre in Slough, England on May 18, 1963. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
Source: R&R Auctions, Lot. 738, Auction 383, February 2012, USA.

18 мая 1963
A terrific collection of classic signatures, acquired by a fan backstage at the Adelphi Cinema Theatre in Slough, England on May 18, 1963. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA. (2)

1970

US album release: Let It Be (Apple AR 34001).

Recorded: 4 February 1968 - 1 April 1970
Producers: George Martin, Phil Spector
Engineers: Glyn Johns, Martin Benge, Ken Scott, Peter Bown, Phil McDonald, Jeff Jarratt,

Released: 8 May 1970 (UK), 18 May 1970 (US)

John Lennon: vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lap steel guitar, bass guitar, organ, whistling
Paul McCartney: vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, piano, electric piano, Hammond organ, maracas, whistling
George Harrison: vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, tambura, maracas
Ringo Starr: drums, percussion, svaramandal
George Martin: Hammond organ, shaker
Billy Preston: Hammond organ, electric piano
Linda McCartney: backing vocals
Uncredited: 18 violins, four violas, four cellos, harp, three trumpets, three trombones, two guitarists, tenor saxophone, 14 choristers


Tracklisting:
Two Of Us
Dig A Pony
Across The Universe
I Me Mine
Dig It
Let It Be
Maggie Mae
I've Got A Feeling
One After 909
The Long And Winding Road
For You Blue
Get Back

The Beatles' last album to be released, Let It Be was mostly recorded in early 1969, prior to Abbey Road. The music was produced by George Martin, and was then prepared for release in 1970 by Phil Spector.

Following the often fractious sessions for the White Album in the summer of 1968, Paul McCartney realised The Beatles were in danger of fragmenting further if they continued to work independently of each other. Since the death of Brian Epstein on 27 August 1967 he had worked hard to keep the group motivated, and towards the end of 1968 he hit upon the idea of filming a television special in front of an audience.

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Today in The Beatles History:

1945
Peter Townsend is born.

1963
Concert at the Gaumont, Hanley (3rd British tour).

1965
Brian returns to England from his vacations in Spain.


"Ticket To Ride", 6th week in the Top 10 (UK New Musical Express chart).

1966
Brian returns from Spain to watch the shooting of clips for "Paperback Writer"/"Rain" at Chiswick House, London (EMI Studios).

Studio 1. Most of the day: shooting of clips for "Paperback Writer"/"Rain".

During a lunchtime break from shooting, the Beatles go to Genevieve, French restaurant.

Studio 3. 7:00-11:00pm. Recording: "For No One" (overdub onto take 14). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

Recording of horn solo for "For No One".

1967



Brian returns from the Priory Hospital in Putney, London, to host a press launch for Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in the drawing room at 24 Chapel Street. After the party, Epstein returns to the Priory.


At the party, Paul meets Linda Eastman for the second time.

1968
Housewarming party thrown by Harold Pinter, 7 Hanover Terrace, London, with all Beatles in attendance.

1969
The 3 main Northern Songs share owners and ATV sign an agreement. John and Paul lose control over the company.


US gold certification: "Get Back"/"Don't Let Me Down".

1973
Paul and Wings perform at Leeds University.

1976
Paul's concert at The Omni, Atlanta, Georgia ("Wings Over America Tour").

1978
At the Baynard Gallery, the exhibition of Linda's photograghs continues.

1979

"Goodnight Tonight" number 5 (Billboard & UK New Musical Express chart).


In the UK, at his Hurtwood Edge home, Eric Clapton throws a party to celebrate his marriage to Patti Boyd, George's first wife. George, Paul, Ringo, Mick Jagger, Denny Laine, Ginger Baker and Lonnie Donegan join Eric on a stage, set up in a large marquee tent, and perform several old rock 'n' roll numbers, including some Beatles songs.

1980
Ringo and Barbara Bach are involved in a serious car accident. Ringo drags Barbara from the wreckage safely. After treatment at Queen Mary's Hospital in London, both are released.

Paul begins a fury of promotional appearances for his new album McCartney II. First stop is at the Trillion Studios, where Tim Rice interviews him for the program "Meet Paul McCartney".

Next interview for Paul is at the Thames Television Studios. Nicky Horne conducts this interview for his show "NickyHorne's Music Scene".

Last stop is Paul's MPL offices in Soho Square. Eddie Blanche interviews Paul for the Associated Press.

1981
George and Olivia attend the Chelsea Flower Show in London.

1982
Paul makes a brief appearance at Air Studios to visit George Martin.

1984
The "Art Of The Beatles" Exhibition, portraying 30 years of the group in the form of cartoons, paintings, photographs, album covers, lithographs and sculptures, continues.

1986
In the US, MTV begins broadcasting a ten-part series entitled "In My Life: The John Lennon File". On this day, Yoko conducts a press conference in Montreal.

1989
Leaving his MPL offices, Paul fights his way through fans when a woman approachs him and screams "Why don't you acknowledge me? Why don't you acknowledge me?" Distraught from this incident, Paul arranges to have his appearance on the "Wogan With Sue Lawley" show changed to an earlier time, in case this woman decides to follow Paul to the show. The identity of this woman has never been established.

Paul, Linda and the band appear on the BBC1 chat show "Wogan With Sue Lawley". During the live show, they mime new versions of "Figure Of Eight" and "My Brave Face".

1993
Paul's taped interview, from backstage before his concert in Columbia, south Carolina, is aired on the "Today" show.

1998
First clips of Ringo's promo video of "La De Da" airs on MTV Europe.

In the US,Rhino Home Video releases a five-video box set of John and Yoko's week-long appearances as guest host for "The Mike Douglas Show". Included with the set is a 48-page hardbound book, specially numbered, featuring photographs during the week taken by Michael Leshnov.

1999
Paul's art exhibition at the Kunstforum Lyz in Hamburg with 75 of his 500 private paintings.

2001
Mike Sammes, founder of The Mike Sammes Singers, died at the age of 73. He worked with Tom Jones, Cliff Richard and featured on The Beatles' "I Am The Walrus" and "The Long And Winding Road".

19 мая 2012
Live: Gaumont Cinema, Stoke-on-Trent
8.00pm, Sunday 19 May 1963 (49 years ago)

This was The Beatles' second and final appearance at the Gaumont in Stoke-on-Trent, following their appearance on the Helen Shapiro tour on 3 March 1963.

As with the other nights on the Roy Orbison tour, The Beatles' set on this night consisted of seven songs: Some Other Guy, Do You Want To Know A Secret, Love Me Do, From Me To You, Please Please Me, I Saw Her Standing There and Twist And Shout.

19 мая 1967
Brian returns from the Priory Hospital in Putney, London, to host a press launch for Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in the drawing room at 24 Chapel Street. After the party, Epstein returns to the Priory.

19 мая 1967
Brian returns from the Priory Hospital in Putney, London, to host a press launch for Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in the drawing room at 24 Chapel Street. After the party, Epstein returns to the Prior(2)

19 мая 1967
press launch for Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in the drawing room at 24 Chapel Street.At the party, Paul meets Linda Eastman for the second time.

19.5.1979
Hurtwood Edge, Surrey, England

At his home, Eric Clapton throws a party for 200 guests to celebrate his marriage to George's first wife, the former Patti Boyd. (The couple married in Tucson, Arizona, on March 27.) At the end of the evening, Paul, George and Ringo, as well as the other celebrities present, including Mick Jagger, Denny Laine, Ginger Baker and Lonnie Donegan, join Eric for an impromptu concert on a stage set up in a large marquee tent in his grounds. They run through various old rock'n'roll hits and even some Beatles' covers. Friends and family take souvenir pictures of the event, although only the above one have appeared in print. This is the closest the world would ever get to a live performance by the former Beatles after they broke up.

20 МАЯ


Today in The Beatles History:

1930
Marriage of Harold Harrison and Louise French.

1960
Contract with Paramount Enterprises, to play the Grosvenor Ballroom, Wallasey.

Start of tour of Scotland as backup band for Johnny Gentle at the Alloa Town Hall in Clackmannanshire.

1963
Concert at the Gaumont, Southampton (3rd British tour).

1964

Please Please Me LP, 61st and last week in the Top 10 (UK Record Retailer).


With The Beatles, 26th week in the Top 30 (UK Record Retailer).


"Can't Buy Me Love", 9th and last week in the Top 30 (UK Record Retailer).

Recording of BBC Light Program "Let's Find Out". Brian answers teenager's questions.

Evening: Brian appears on Southern TV program "For Art's Sake".

Long Distance Films Limited, film production company, is incorporated, with Brian one of its opening directors, alongside Tony Richardson, Karel Reisz and other important film industry moguls.

1966
Studio 1 (control room only). 11:00am-12:30pm. Stereo mixing: "And Your Bird Can Sing" (remixes 1, 2, from takes 10, 6); "Doctor Robert" (remixes 1, 2, from take 7); "I'm Only Sleeping" (remixes 1, 2, from take 13). Editing: "And Your Bird Can Sing" (of stereo remixes 1, 2); "Doctor Robert" (of stereo remixes 1, 2). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Geoff Emerick; 2nd Engineer: Phil McDonald.

Mixes for Yesterday... And Today and Revolver.

Shooting of clips for "Paperback Writer"/"Rain" at Chiswick House and Gardens, London.

John and Cynthia attend an all-night party with Mick Jagger and Chrissie Shrimpton.

1967
Epstein temporarily leaves the Priory Hospital for an afternoon tea with Ringo and his family at their Weybridge house. John and George attend. Later, Brian returns to the clinic.

The Beatles new album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band had a special preview on the Kenny Everett BBC Light program, "Where It's At", playing most of the tracks from the album.

1968
The Beatles, armed with a bunch of new songs after their visit to India, meet at George's home in Esher, Surrey. They tape 23 new songs on George's 4-track recorder, many of which would end up on The Beatles and Abbey Road. The demos include "Cry Baby Cry", "Revolution", "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", "Blackbird" and "Child of Nature" (a Lennon song that became "Jealous Guy").

1969
John and George visit Bruce Ormrod at offices of Henry Ansbacher & Co., to discuss ATV's bid with the syndicates.

1970
"Let It Be" premieres in London and Liverpool.

Evening: George goes to the studio with Phil Spector, beginning work on LP All Things Must Pass.

1978
At the Baynard Gallery, the exhibition of Linda's photograghs continues.


"With A Little Luck" number 1 (US Billboard).

1980
One night after the wreck, Ringo and Barbara are flying back to Los Angeles. During the flight, Ringo proposes and Barbara accepts.

In London, Paul records an interview with Andy Peebles at BBC Broadcasting House.

George and Olivia attend the Chelsea Flower Show.

1981
In the US, Ringo and Barbara appear on the program "PM Magazine".

1984
The "Art Of The Beatles" Exhibition, portraying 30 years of the group in the form of cartoons, paintings, photographs, album covers, lithographs and sculptures, continues.

1989
Ringo appears on the American World Music Awards. He presents an award to singer Tanita Tikaram.

"Ferry Cross The Mersey" by Ferry Aid started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart. The song was recorded to raise funds for the Hillbsbourgh Football victims. Gerry Marsden, Paul McCartney, Holly Johnson and The Christians were all featured on the recording.

1991

UK album release: Unplugged (The Official Bootleg) on LP (Hispa Vox PCSD 116) and on CD (Parlophone CD-PCSD 116).

1992
Ringo appears on the American TV show "Entertainment Tonight" to promote his new album Time Takes Time and his single "Weight Of The World".

1997
Ringo's concert at the Palace Theater, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Rykodisc releases the first of its Yoko Ono back catalog on CD, included are Unfinished Music #1 - Two Virgins, Unfinished Music #2 - Life With The Lions, The Wedding Album and Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band.

1998
In the US, Ringo tapes an appearance on the program "Live With Regis & Kathie Lee".

1999
Paul's art exhibition at the Kunstforum Lyz in Hamburg with 75 of his 500 private paintings.

In his first public engagement since Linda's death, Paul attends the 1999 Pride Of Britain Achievers awards ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel. He awards the first ever Linda McCartney Award For Animal Welfare to Juliet Gellatley, founder and director of the vegetarian charity Viva.

2007
"The Beatles! Backstage and Behind-the-Scenes Photo Exhibit" at The Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey, Michigan.

20 мая 1960
Live: Town Hall, Alloa, Scotland
8.00pm, Friday 20 May 1960 (52 years ago)

The Silver Beetles' seven-date tour of Scotland, backing singer Johnny Gentle, began on this day with a performance at the Town Hall in Alloa, Clackmannanshire.
The tour had been arranged by London-based promoter Larry Parnes - known in the industry as 'Parnes, Shillings and Pence' - following an audition in Liverpool on 10 May 1960.

They were never billed as The Silver Beetles on the tour; all posters gave the billing as "Johnny Gentle and his group". However, they decided to adopt stage names.

The repertoire throughout the Scottish tour was: Buddy Holly's It Doesn't Matter Anymore and Raining In My Heart, Elvis Presley's I Need Your Love Tonight, Ricky Nelson's Poor Little Fool, Clarence Frogman Henry's I Don't Know Why I Love You But I Do, Eddie Cochran's Come On Everybody and Jim Reeves' He'll Have To Go.

Johnny Gentle first met The Silver Beetles half an hour before they went onstage in Alloa, and they had just 20 minutes of rehearsalance. Gentle gave Harrison a black shirt to wear on stage, to match those worn by Lennon and McCartney.

This first night was somewhat ragged, but they improved over the following six days. This was the only date of the tour not to take place on Scotland's north east coast; the others were all around the coast in the Highlands.

2игорь комсомоленко:

>14 мая
> Paul and John continued with their Apple Corps
>promotional visit to New York City.
>
> Tonight Show Appearance
>
> This interview was conducted by Johnny Carson’s
>guest host, former Major League baseball catcher
>Joe Garagiola. Unfortunately, he didn’t seem quite
>up to the task and what resulted seemed very uncomfortable
>for all involved. His first guest, outspoken actress
>Tallulah Bankhead didn’t help matters. It was
>obvious that they just didn’t get The Beatles
>the way Johnny probably would have. There is no
>surviving official video from this, just what
>a fan managed to record with a home movie camera
>off his TV. There is also fan captured audio tape
>which has been put together with the video. As
>rough as it is, it’s fortunate that we at least
>get a glimpse at this part of Beatle history.
>Read the interview first and the video will make
>more sense.
>
> http://www.beatlesinterviews.org/db1968.05ts.beatles.html
>
> Tonight Show 14.05.1968 Beatles Homerecording
>(The video's owner prevents external embedding)
>
> I wonder if this shot was taken before the show.
>I didn’t think Ed McMahon, Johnny’s usual co-host
>was present during the interview.
>
>
> Backstage at The Tonight Show
> A staff member talks about what it was like
>to be behind the scenes
> at the historic appearance of John Lennon and
>Paul McCartney.
>
> http://archives.absoluteelsewhere.net/TextArchive/BeatlesArchives/backstage_tonightshow...
>
> Pictures from various events of the trip:
> http://archives.absoluteelsewhere.net/ImagesArchive/BigApplePromotion/big_apple_promoti...
>
>

20 мая 1963
Concert at the Gaumont, Southampton (3rd British tour).
Live: Gaumont Cinema, Southampton
8.00pm, Monday 20 May 1963 (49 years ago)

The third date of The Beatles' tour with Roy Orbison took place at the Gaumont Cinema in Southampton. Also on the bill were Gerry and the Pacemakers, David Macbeth, Louise Cordet, Tony Marsh, Terry Young Six, Erkey Grant and Ian Crawford.

The Beatles performed the same seven songs throughout the tour: Some Other Guy, Do You Want To Know A Secret, Love Me Do, From Me To You, Please Please Me, I Saw Her Standing There and Twist And Shout.

This was The Beatles' first performance at the Gaumont in Southampton. They returned on two other occasions, 13 December 1963 and 6 November 1964.

The venue opened as the Empire Theatre in 1928, and became the Gaumont in 1948. In 1987 its name changed to the Mayflower Theatre.

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21 МАЯ


Today in The Beatles History:

1963
The Playhouse Theatre, London. 5:30-6:30pm. Recording for BBC's "Saturday Club": "I Saw Her Standing There"; "Do You Want To Know A Secret"; "Boys"; "Long Tall Sally"; "From Me To You"; "Money (That's What I Want)".

The Playhouse Theatre, London. 7:15pm. Recording for BBC's "Steppin' Out": "Please Please Me"; "I Saw Her Standing There"; "Roll Over Beethoven"; "Thank You Girl"; "From Me To You"; "Twist And Shout".

1st BBC take of "Roll Over Beethoven".

1964

US single release: "Sie Liebt Dich"/"I'll Get You" (Swan 4182).

1966
Morning. After partying with Mick Jagger and Chrissie Shrimpton, John and Cynthia shop at the market at Portobello Road, London.

1967
Brian temporarily leaves the Priory Hospital, in Putney, for an afternoon tea with his parents at 24 Chapel Street.

1969

"Get Back" number 1, fifth week (UK Record Retailer).

1971

UK album release: Ram (Apple PAS 10003).
http://www.jpgr.co.uk/pas10003.html

1972
BBC Radio One broadcasts the first part of "The Beatles Story".

1973
Paul and Wings perform at Preston's Guildhall.

1975
In the US, ABC-TV airs the "David Forst Salutes The Beatles" special. Included are interviews with George MArtin, Derek Taylor, Peter Brown and Mal Evans.

1976
Paul's concert at the Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York ("Wings Over America Tour").

1978
At the Baynard Gallery, the exhibition of Linda's photograghs continues.

1980
Advance copies of Paul's album McCartney II are released. Included is a one-sided 7" promo copy of "Coming Up".

John releases a statement revealing that he wishes to sell his share of Apple.

1984
The "Art Of The Beatles" Exhibition, portraying 30 years of the group in the form of cartoons, paintings, photographs, album covers, lithographs and sculptures, continues.

George attends the annual Chelsea Flower Show in London.

1988
Wet Wet Wet, Billy Bragg & Cara Tivey top the UK singles chart for four weeks with their cover of "With A Little Help From My Friends"/"She's Leaving Home". All the proceeds were donated to ChildLine.

1989
In the US, a pre-taped interview with Paul is telecast on the program "Entertainment Tonight".

1993
Paul's concert at Winnipeg Stadium in Manitoba, Canada ("New World Tour").

"Mull Of Kintyre" is added to the Winnipeg concert and features the Heatherbelles Ladies Pipe Band to accompany Paul on the song.

1997
Ringo's concert at Wolftrap, Vienna, Virginia.

1998
Ringo records an appearance for the ABC-TV show "The View".

1999
Paul's art exhibition at the Kunstforum Lyz in Hamburg with 75 of his 500 private paintings.

Paul declines to appear at the Millennium concert at the Maritime Museum in Greenwich, South London.

Norman Rossington, co-star in the Beatles' film "A Hard Day's Night", dies in a Manchester hospital from cancer. He was 70.

Sir George Martin's manuscript score for Sir Elton John's "Candle In The Wind '97" is auctioned at Sotheby's in London, with proceeds earmarked for three music-related charities, including the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Centre and the British Record Industry Trust.

2001
Producer, arranger and keyboardist Tommy Eyre dies of cancer. He was 51. Worked with George Harrison, Wham! Dusty Springfield, and BB King. Played and arranged Joe Cocker's hit "With A Little Help From My Friends" and Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street".

2007
"The Beatles! Backstage and Behind-the-Scenes Photo Exhibit" at The Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey,