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Playing Those Mind Games: A 1973 Beatles Album That Never Was

Posted 12/09/2011 at 11:23am | by Damian Fanelli

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John Lennon was killed in New York City 31 years ago today. That's more than three decades' worth of pissed-off Beatles fans asking, "What If"? What if Lennon were still alive? What kind of music would he be making right now? At what point would the Beatles have gotten back together? Would it have been awesome or a horrible mistake?

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John Lennon’s To-Do List Hits the Auction Block

Posted 12/02/2011 at 11:48am | by Damian Fanelli

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Beatles artifacts that have found their way to the auction block recently range from the dental (John Lennon's tooth was purchased by a dentist) to the cool (George Harrison's Vox amp will be up for grabs in London soon).

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Poll Results: The Top 10 Guitar Solos on Beatles Songs

Posted 11/29/2011 at 4:29pm | by Damian Fanelli, Tony Grassi

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A few weeks back, we provided you with a list of 60-plus Beatles songs -- all of which feature guitar solos -- and asked you to vote for the song with the best solo of the bunch. Was it "Dizzy Miss Lizzy"? God, no.

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The Beatles' Secret Weapon: George Harrison’s 1963 Rickenbacker 360/12

Posted 11/29/2011 at 11:06am | by Damian Fanelli

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Although the last thing the red-hot Beatles needed in early 1964 was a "secret weapon," that's exactly what they got -- in a beautiful Fireglo finish. George Harrison got his first Rickenbacker 12-string in February of that year, during the Beatles' first U.S. tour. The guitar was given to him by Francis C. Hall, owner and president of the California-based Rickenbacker company.

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A Guide to 12 Acoustic Guitar-Based Tracks on The Beatles' 'White Album'

Posted 11/22/2011 at 10:38am | by Christopher Scapelliti

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A detailed guide to the elemental acoustic songs on the Beatles' "White Album."

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Hole Notes: John Lennon's Acoustic Technique

Posted 11/21/2011 at 2:59pm | by Dale Turner

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This month's edition of "Hole Notes" feature Musicians Institute instructor Dale Turner taking a lot at the acoustic artistry of the great John Lennon.

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Poll: Which Beatles Song Has the Best Guitar Solo?

Posted 11/21/2011 at 9:51am | by Damian Fanelli

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Vote for the Beatles song that features the best guitar solo.

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John Lennon's Tooth Bought by Dentist for Over $30,000

Posted 11/07/2011 at 11:01am | by Josh Hart

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Under the category of "how damned appropriate," a Canadian dentist has apparently purchased John Lennon's tooth at auction for just over $30,000.

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John Lennon's Tooth to Be Auctioned in November

Posted 10/19/2011 at 11:14am | by Damian Fanelli

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Some late-breaking dental news from England: The BBC reports that one of John Lennon's teeth will be auctioned in Stockport, England, next month. It is expected to bring in £10,000, or just under $16,000 US.

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Poll: What Is John Lennon's Best Solo Album?

Posted 10/08/2011 at 10:10am | by Damian Fanelli

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John Lennon would've turned 71 this Sunday, October 9, 2011. Of course, he left behind some incredible music. As one of the Beatles' founders, chief songwriters, guitarists and vocalists, he pretty much permanently altered the face of pop culture.

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