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Fans react to The Beatles earning a Grammy nomination for 'Now And Then'
The official nomination does not, however, include John Lennon or George Harrison in the credits as they did not contribute newly-recorded elements to the song
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Paul McCartney remembers "supremely talented" Quincy Jones: "I felt privileged to have known him"
"We always had fun in his presence and his legend will continue through the years"
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Here's what Quincy Jones really thought about The Beatles and U2
When asked about The Beatles, Jones said: "They were the worst musicians in the world. They were no-playing motherfuckers. Paul was the worst bass player I ever heard. And Ringo? Don’t even talk about it"
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Sam Mendes says he’ll be working on his Beatles movies until mid-2028
Mendes directing four Beatles biopics, one for each band member
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The Beatles' iconic 'Abbey Road' recording console going up for sale on Reverb
The console was also used by each member of the Fab Four on their solo work
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Pelé gifts Paul McCartney with Brazil football shirt: "Keep the ball rolling"
He signed the shirt back in 2019, but was unable to meet the Beatles legend in person
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New 'Beatles '64' documentary coming to Disney+, produced by Martin Scorsese
The film captures the Fab Four's first visit to America, and includes new interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr
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Couple gets engaged on stage with Paul McCartney during his 'Got Back' tour Chile stop
They plan to exchange vows to the tune of McCartney's 1970 classic 'Maybe I'm Amazed'
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The Beatles announce 60th anniversary reissue of 'A Hard Day's Night'
The limited edition 180g white vinyl will be released on National Album Day
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Watch Paul McCartney perform The Beatles 'Now And Then' live for the first time
He gave the track its live debut during the opening night of his 'Got Back' tour