KLUB 106.9 The Rock » beatles

Beatles, Led Zeppelin Featured in New Mash-Up

Dave Lifton — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:00:39 +0000

Mash-ups – the art of taking elements of two or more songs and creating something new out of them – are a hit-or-miss proposition. Too often the soungs don’t match up musically in an attempt to create an interesting or ironic juxtaposition. That said, all morning long we’ve been listening to ‘Whole Lotta Helter Skelter,’ [...]

Check Out this Acapella Version of The Beatles Helter Skelter

Adam West — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:15:36 +0000

How often to you get to hear the isolated vocals of an iconic song? Listen to Paul McCartney’s vocals from the song Helter Skelter. We also get to hear the backing vocals from the rest of the band. While we’re on the subject, here is the isolated bass track from the song played by John [...]

Early Recordings from Ringo Starr's Pre-Beatles Band Unearthed

Chad Childers — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:48:18 +0000

Before there were the Beatles, Richard Starkey was a group called Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. The drummer, who would go on to change his name to Ringo Starr, recorded with the band before joining the Fab Four, and now some of those early recordings have surfaced after more than 50 years.

The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour' to be Released on DVD and Blu-ray

Dave Lifton — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:58:49 +0000

‘Magical Mystery Tour,’ the Beatles‘ 1967 made-for-TV film, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray worldwide on Oct. 8 and in North America on Oct. 9, which, coincidentally, would have been John Lennon’s 72nd birthday. The movie will also have a limited theatrical release on Sept. 27.

Beatles, Rolling Stones, Doors + CCR Feature in 'Ed Sullivan's Top Performers' Special

Chad Childers — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:26:05 +0000

If you’re looking for a reason to stay in tonight, PBS has it as their ‘My Music’ series served up ‘Ed Sullivan’s Top Performers.’ The special, airing on PBS stations across the country, takes a look back at the longtime variety show host’s top music acts. The Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Doors, Creedence Clearwater [...]

Beatles Release 'Tomorrow Never Knows' Digital Compilation

Dave Lifton — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:30:05 +0000

Back in 1976, when Capitol was looking for new ways to re-package the Beatles catalog to their millions of fans, the label released the two-volume ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Music.’ The LPs consisted of the some of the most raucous cuts from their incredible catalog and put hits like ‘Twist and Shout’ with lesser known songs like ‘I’m Down.’

Comedian Russell Brand to Perform Beatles, Sex Pistols Classics at 2012 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony

Chad Childers — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:45:05 +0000

He played a rock star in both ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ and ‘Get Him to the Greek’ and did his best REO Speedwagon cover for the recent ‘Rock of Ages’ movie. Now actor/comedian Russell Brand will take center stage at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics to perform a pair of classics.

New Book Celebrates Abbey Road Studios, Home of the Beatles, Pink Floyd

Dave Lifton — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:34:02 +0000

It’s one of the most famous recording studios in music history, with people coming from all over the world on a daily basis to walk across the famous intersection depicted on the brilliant album that bears its name. Now, a new book will celebrate the history of London’s Abbey Road Studios. ‘Abbey Road: The Best [...]

Beatles Rare Cavern Club Poster Sells For $42,000

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:35:22 +0000

A Beatles double billed ‘on stage’ poster has sold for more money than most of us would pay to watch the Beatles play the double billed concert. Given all we know and love about the Fab Four, most of us would not be willing to drop 42 grand for a lunchtime concert ticket, let alone the poster that advertised it.

Queen, Beatles + John Lennon Lead U.K. Survey to Determine 'Favorite No. 1 Single'

Chad Childers — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:00:39 +0000

Rock history has provided us with many great songs, but which is the best? That’s what the folks at the U.K. Official Charts Company are determined to find out. They’ve launched a new poll in which fans are asked to vote for their ‘Favorite U.K. No. 1 Single.’ To help matters out, they’ve narrowed down [...]

Jimi Hendrix Biopic to Focus on Beatles and Blues Cover Songs

Billy Dukes — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 13:10:10 +0000

Producers of the upcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic say they never planned on using original songs from the guitarist, because the movie will be set before hits like ‘Purple Haze’ and ‘The Wind Cries Mary’ were released. ‘All Is By My Side,’ starring Andre Benjamiin (aka Andre 3000 of the hip-hop group Outkast) may be ready for the 2013 Sundance Festival.

Beatles, David Bowie Engineer Ken Scott Releases Memoir

Dave Lifton — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:35:38 +0000

Wouldn’t you love to have been a fly on the wall during the recording sessions for some of your favorite albums? Ken Scott, who worked on classics by the Beatles, David Bowie and Elton John, has released a memoir, ‘Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust.’

Beatles Poster Sells For More Than Most New Cars

Dave Lifton — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:15:36 +0000

A poster advertising a performance by the Beatles at Liverpool’s Cavern Club yesterday (June 12) sold at Christie’s auction house in London for the staggering price of $42,515, according to whatsellsbest.com. The hand-painted poster, which measures 20″ x 30,” promotes the November 30, 1962 show by the Beatles, who had released their first single, ‘Love [...]

Led Zeppelin, Beatles + Jimi Hendrix Songs Covered by D'Angelo-Fronted Supergroup at Bonnaroo

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:08:11 +0000

Reclusive R&B musician D’Angelo joined a supergroup led by Roots drummer Questlove to perform a set filled with rock and funk classics at the 2012 Bonnaroo Festival early Sunday morning (June 10). According to Funk It Blog, the surprise introduction of D’angelo, who’s recently emerged from over a decade of public near-silence following the tour [...]

Black Sabbath, The Beatles Cited On Worst Album Covers List

Dave Lifton — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:56:49 +0000

You can’t judge a book by its cover, an old saying goes. The same is true for albums. The FW has recently created a list of the 50 Worst Album Covers, and we here at Ultimate Classic Rock were shocked to discover three of our favorite artists had made the final cut.

Scorpions Cover the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Kinks on Forthcoming 'Comeblack' Album

Chris M. Junior — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:16:47 +0000

When guitarist Rudolf Schenker formed the Scorpions in 1965, British Invasion rock ’n’ roll bands were riding a commercial high and leaving their mark on fans and aspiring musicians around the world.

They included Schenker and his fellow German band mates, who honor such British rock royalty as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Kinks on ‘Comeblack,’ the forthcoming Scorpions studio album.

This Day in History for August 19 – Germany Elects Hitler and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:30:31 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1812 – The American frigate USS Constitution earns the nickname “Old Ironsides” after defeating the British frigate HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada (More info)

1909 – The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the home of the Indianapolis 500 (More info)