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It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Robert (Bob) Balser on January 4th aged 88.

Bob along with the late Jack Stokes were the two immensely talented Animation Directors on the 1968 film Yellow Submarine.

In 2012 Bob generously gave us his time and expertise as a consultant on the restoration of the original film. A delightful man, he was considered a true friend of Apple.

We send our sincere condolences to his wife Cima and all the family.

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​8th December 2015

Set an extra place at the table this holiday season and join us to #GiveThanksgiving by donating now to help fight for everyone’s right to nutritious food and an end to hunger in America.

Take action by donating for signature #Hungerthon gifts including John Lennon “Imagine” tee, scarf and bracelets.  

You can also bid on exclusive auctions items or spreading the word using #GiveThanksgiving

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ITV UK's 'The Nation’s Favourite Beatles Number One' has just announced that Britain voted Hey Jude as its top Beatles track of the 27 that reached #1 in the UK and US charts.

Which is your favourite Beatles Number One?

If you missed it UK viewers can catch “The Nation’s Favourite Beatles No1” on http://ITV.com  & on Sunday at 4.30pm #NatFaveBeatles

“The Beatles are a band that have defined popular culture and music for decades and so we're thrilled to be celebrating their hits on ITV. Everyone's got a favourite Beatles number one - but which is yours and which will be the nation's?” - Commissioning Editor, Priya Singh.

The Nation’s Favourite Beatles Number One will tell the stories behind some of the greatest Beatles songs ever. With interviews from Beatles’ insiders including musicians, friends, fellow performers and celebrity fans, we’ll hear about the stories behind the Fab Four’s best-loved hits.

These are the stories behind the 27 songs that reached number one here and in the U.S – from She Loves You to Let it Be – as the show hears from the people who were there to witness in person the extraordinary rise and rise of The Beatles.

Across 120 minutes, this prime-time celebration of the biggest and most influential band the world has ever seen uses archive from a number of sources, including rare and exclusive footage from the Beatles’ company Apple Corps.

“It’s extraordinary to think that The Beatles’ output changed so dramatically within seven years – these are 27 songs that chart that extraordinary revolution in popular music”. - Executive Producer, Mark Robinson
Wednesday, ITV, 8pm.

Take a look at our new Vevo channel - where you can watch exclusive videos from the 1s collection, in full. 

George’s solo catalogue is now available to enjoy on streaming services worldwide.

Choose your preferred streaming service: http://GeorgeHarrison.lnk.to/Streaming

To celebrate the launch there are some special playlists curated by Dhani Harrison, Jim James & Ian Astbury

To celebrate the publication of Ringo Starr’s PHOTOGRAPH memoir, on September 25 at 8:00pm, Ringo Starr will appear on stage at LA’s historic El Rey Theatre. During the course of a moderated conversation, the audience will be invited to join Ringo Starr looking through rare and unseen photographs drawn from his personal archives. 

In the words of Ringo Starr: ‘These are shots that no one else could have. I just had the camera with me a lot of the time. There’s a lot of shots of "the boys" that only I could have taken. Together they chart the story of four lads from Liverpool trying to live normal lives amidst the frenzy that surrounded them.’ – RINGO STARR

For details visit http://www.theelrey.com

Tickets go on sale Steptember 3rd HERE. 

Paul will reissue the classic solo albums ‘Pipes of Peace' and ‘Tug of War' on 2nd October 2015 as part of his Archive Collection. 

Free download of Paul McCartney 'Take It Away [Single Edit] (2015 Remaster)' HERE: 
http://www.paulmccartney.com/downloads

Pre-order your copy today: http://mpl.pm/ToW_PoP_KingsRoad
Pre-order from iTunes: http://smarturl.it/PMPoPiTunes

We are proud to announce the launch of The Beatles’ Singles Lithograph Collection, a curated collection of single sleeves from around the world.

Limited to a worldwide edition size of only 400 per print, each print will measure 20” x 20”, and available only at TheBeatles.com.

Each print will feature one of the band’s classic single sleeves drawn from the many international versions, some of which have not been seen since their original release in the ’60’s.

UK / EU | USA | Canada | All Beatles Stores

Take a look at Ringo’s lyric video for new song “Postcards From Paradise,” featuring fan photos, now on Yahoo Music! 

Get the song plus two more tracks when you pre-order the album on iTunes

Listen to more songs off of Ringo’s new album ‘Postcards From Paradise’ now on his VEVO Channel 

Right Side Of The Road  |  Not Looking Back

"As all the other drummers say, he just is something so special. When he’s playing behind you, you see these other bands, they’re looking around at the drummer, like, is he going to speed up, is he going to slow down? You don’t have to look with Ringo.

It’s a great honour for me to be able to induct him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland tonight!”

Read Ringo and Paul's speeches at his induction.

See photos and exclusive behind-the-scenes video from the induction on ringostarr.com

Have a question for @ringostarrmusic?

Ringo will be doing a @TwitterMusic Q&A with @Billboard & @WildAboutMusic on March 31 at 12:45pm PST.

Paul McCartney to bring his ‘Out There’ tour to Europe in 2015.  In the first 18 months since its launch, Paul’s incredible ‘Out There’ tour has been seen by almost two million people around the world. So far, this tour has seen Paul and his band perform a total of 64 shows in 12 different countries in venues of all different shapes and sizes. 

"I’m looking forward to taking the ‘Out There’ tour back to Europe this summer. It’s been a little while since I’ve performed in some of these places so we know it’s going to be a fun tour. I hope the audiences enjoy this tour as much as we’ve been enjoying it ourselves all over the world."

Check paulmccartney.com for latest ticket information

"Albert Maysles was a beautiful human being. The many times I hung out with him it was always a pleasure. He was a pioneer of his time, even for a short man. He will be missed. God bless him. Peace & Love, Ringo” 

Albert Maysles, legendary documentary filmmaker, has died. Albert chronicled the Beatles first visit to the USA in 1964 in the unique candid style that he had pioneered with his brother. It was to become the inspiration for their film “A Hard Days Night”.

http://mayslesfilms.com 

http://www.thebeatles.com/film/first-us-visit

25th February 2015

On this day we are remembering George.  

Here is a special announcement from http://georgeharrison.com

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE! On this day 25 February 1943 George Harrison was born in Liverpool, England. Actually, George himself once said that his actual birthday was the 24th February!

So to celebrate both days, here's a never before seen clip of George singing 'Congratulations'.  It was filmed during the shoot for the 'All Things Must Pass' 30th Anniversary Edition in 2000 at Friar Park. It's a Traveling Wilburys tune, sung by Bob Dylan on their first album: 'Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1.'

Watch George sing 'Congratulations'

Ringo Starr’s 18th studio release, POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE (out March 31 through Universal Music Enterprises) is now available for to order on Amazon! 

The solo album, with 11 original tracks, is the first to include a song written and recorded by Ringo Starr and his current All Starr Band – Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Richard Page, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonette. POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE was produced by Ringo and recorded at his home studio in Los Angeles and, as always, features friends and family. As Ringo often says, “If I am recording and you’re in town and drop by, you’re going to be on the record!”

January 30th marks the 80th birthday of The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil 's very own Eleanor Rigby, Silvia Aderne. 

Watch the birthday greetings from Paul and Ringo!

'A MusiCares Tribute to Paul McCartney' will be released on Blu-Ray and DVD on 24th March.

The film features performances of Paul's music by artists including Dave Grohl [Foo Fighters/Nirvana], Joe Walsh, Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Norah Jones, Neil Young with Crazy Horse, Alison Krauss, James Taylor, Diana Krall, Duane Eddy and Sergio Mendes.

Full details HERE: http://www.paulmccartney.com/news-blogs/news/musicares-tribute-to-paul-mccartney

The Beatles catalog is available at a great price on iTunes for a limited time this holiday season.

Check out all the band's music and film available at the iTunes Store.

Many congratulations to George who is honoured with The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

From The Recording Academy: "Multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter George Harrison achieved international fame as a member of the Beatles, one of the most influential groups of all time. The 12-time GRAMMY winner’s embrace of Indian music is often credited with helping introduce world music to the West. As a solo artist, Harrison achieved success with projects such as his GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® inducted album All Things Must Pass and The Concert For Bangladesh, the latter of which garnered an Album Of The Year GRAMMY.”

Recording Academy Press Release

Congratulations Ringo on today's announcement and Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the Award for Music Excellence!

“As we mark 30 years of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions, we’re proud to honor these artists,” said Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation President Joel Peresman. "These Inductees epitomize rock and roll’s impact over the past 50 years and continuing through today."

Read the full story at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame website