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Thursday, 19 March 2026

MARY HOPKIN’s SISTER PUBLISHES THE BOOK 'BEATLES BEFORE & BEYOND'

Carole M. Hopkin, sister of Apple Records artist Mary Hopkin, has just released the book titled: "BEATLES BEFORE & BEYOND."

This book chronicles the fascinating life of Carole M. Hopkin, who transitioned from Art School to the heights of show business following her sister Mary’s sudden success at Apple Records.

The work highlights her intimate experiences at Abbey Road and her closeness with The Beatles, capturing unique moments such as her chats with the band during recording sessions.

Her bond with the Fab Four was so close that she even painted in George Harrison’s garden in Henley, cementing an invaluable memoir of the golden age of rock.

The book’s synopsis reads as follows:

The ups and downs of being in and out of the limelight. Showbiz from the wings. Dancing with Sinatra, singing with Robert Mitchum, chatting with the Beatles, dining with Buzz Aldrin, making cake for David Bowie, taking the Duchess of Gloucester shopping, and having strange meetings with Anthony Hopkins have added to a life well-lived, rich with good friends, family, and memories.
As the author graduates from Art School her career path is waylaid by her sister's sudden rise to world fame, and the two girls are whisked from recordings at Apple Records and Abbey Road to first class travel several times around the world. Through this the author manages to sustain her writing and painting, adding singing, dancing and acting to her C.V. along the way. She stars in The Mousetrap, and Dr. Who, chats to Richard Burton in New York, and Maxime de la Falaise as she makes Andy Warhol's birthday cake. She's on board H.M.S. Hermes, entertaining the troops after the Falklands war and gets to paint in George Harrison's garden when she lives in Henley. In Monte Carlo she meets Anthony Burgess and Rex Harrison and parties away with the best of them.
The book sums up the best and the worst of being in and out of the limelight!

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Wednesday, 18 March 2026

ON THIS DAY : MARCH 18 ...

On this day: 18 MARCH

1963 Concert at the ABC, Gloucester (Chris Montez and Tommy Roe tour).

1964

Please Please Me LP: 52nd week in the Top 10 (UK Record Retailer).

With The Beatles: number 1 for the 17th week (UK Record Retailer).

1965 John gave his friend Pete Shotton £20,000 to open Hayling Supermarkets.

John, Pete, and George Harrison co-directed Hayling Supermarkets Ltd.

1968 US single release: "Lady Madonna" / "The Inner Light" (Capitol 2138).

1969

John and Yoko appear on the cover of Look magazine (Vol. 33, No. 6).

Ringo shoots scenes for The Magic Christian at the Thames Embankment, London.

George and Pattie appear at the Esher and Walton Magistrates' Court in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.

1972 Filming begins for the movie Born to Boogie (directed by Ringo Starr).

1973 Paul and Wings record a live performance for the TV special James Paul McCartney. They perform:

"The Long And Winding Road", "Maybe I'm Amazed",

"When The Night", "The Mess",

"My Love", "Go Now", "Hi Hi Hi",

and "Long Tall Sally".

1976 Paul's father, James McCartney, passes away from bronchial pneumonia at his home in Heswall, The Wirral, Merseyside. He was 73.

1982 Startling Studios: Ringo works on backing tracks for the Old Wave album, including "In My Car" and "Going Down". Produced by Jim Nipar. In the UK, George’s book I Me Mine is published in paperback.

1996 Worldwide release of Anthology 2 by EMI.

Paul McCartney originally wanted to include the experimental track "Carnival Of Light", but George, Ringo, and Yoko opposed the idea.

1999 Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band perform at Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles

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Monday, 16 March 2026

PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS HEAD TO THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME

A collection of Paul McCartney’s instruments, stage outfits, handwritten lyrics, never-before-seen photos, and tour memorabilia will be featured in an exhibition at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer. The exhibit is billed as the first major museum showcase dedicated to McCartney and Wings.

“Paul McCartney and Wings” —composed of items from the musician's personal archives, as well as donations from band members and collaborators— will focus on the period spanning from McCartney’s self-titled solo debut in 1970, the formation of Wings in 1971, and the group's eventual dissolution in 1981.

The exhibition opens May 15 at the Hall’s headquarters in Cleveland, where McCartney has been inducted twice: as a member of The Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1999. Tickets are on sale now.

In recent years, McCartney has offered glimpses into his career and life through initiatives such as "Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm" (images he took during Beatlemania), as well as the books Wings: The Story of the Band on the Run and The Lyrics.

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Thursday, 12 March 2026

ON THIS DAY MARCH 12 ...

1963

The group performed at the Granada in Bedford during the Chris Montez and Tommy Roe tour. A portion of the show was captured for the BBC program "Here We Go," though John Lennon was absent due to a cold. Later that afternoon, the BBC aired a previously recorded session of the same show.

1964

In the Studio 3 control room, stereo mixing was conducted for the German-language tracks "Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand" and "Sie Liebt Dich."

Under the direction of George Martin and Norman Smith, these remixes were prepared specifically for release in the United States and Germany.

1965

Filming for the movie "Help!" concluded in the Bahamas.

Meanwhile, the New York Daily News featured an interview with Brian Epstein, who predicted the band's enduring fame and praised the Rolling Stones.

Additionally, Epstein signed the group The Silkie to a management deal and helped them land a contract with Philips.

1969

The day began with Paul McCartney marrying Linda Eastman at the Marylebone Register Office, followed by a religious blessing at St. John’s Wood and a celebration at the Ritz.

That same morning, Detective Norman Pilcher searched George Harrison’s home. While George and Pattie attended a party, police later arrested them at their "Kinfaus" residence for cannabis possession.

In the studio, mixing sessions occurred for "The Long And Winding Road" and "Let It Be," while "Yellow Submarine" finished its final week on the UK charts.

1971

The single "Power To The People" was released in the UK. Simultaneously, the legal proceedings at the Royal Courts of Justice concluded, resulting in Paul McCartney successfully winning his lawsuit to appoint a receiver for the band's finances and remove Allen Klein's control.

1982

Recording sessions commenced at Startling Studios for the album "Old Wave," with Jim Nipar overseeing the production of the basic tracks.

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Friday, 6 March 2026

ABBEY CINEMA, WHERE JOHN AND GEORGE USED TO GO, NOW STANDS ABANDONED

Once a vibrant cultural landmark in Liverpool, the Abbey Cinema holds a special place in the hearts of the thousands who graced its halls during the golden age of British film. Opening its doors in March 1939 with a screening of Joy of Living, the Sir Alfred Ernest Shennan-designed theater was a masterpiece of its time, boasting neon-lit ornate columns, a luxurious bar, and even a goldfish pond in the foyer. It was a favorite haunt for young John Lennon and George Harrison, yet despite its storied past, the Wavertree site has sat empty for over six years.

The building’s journey since closing as a cinema in 1979 has been a turbulent one; it transitioned through various identities—from a bingo and snooker hall to a series of three different supermarkets. Its future faced a major threat when Lidl purchased the site with plans to demolish the structure for a new store. However, fierce local opposition and the building’s eventual Grade II listing in 2021 forced the retailer to pivot. Though Lidl later proposed a restoration project that would preserve the iconic corner rotunda and original aesthetic, they ultimately withdrew the application in early 2023, citing excessive delays, and put the property back on the market.

In a more recent development toward the end of 2024, reports surfaced of squatters occupying the vacant shell, prompting local council members to call for humanitarian support for those inside. Today, despite its architectural significance and deep ties to Beatles history, the Abbey remains a silent, uninhabited monument, waiting for a developer willing to honor its heritage.

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