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Yoko Ono has filed a lawsuit against the singer-songwriter Lennon Murphy over her use of the name "Lennon" alleging trademark dilution and fraud

Paul McCartney is too often marginalized by modern rock critics. This article is about seven of his most influential and important songs as a Beatle.

Pamela Anderson Lee's wedding outfit (a white bikini), Debbie Gibson's halloween Seances, and Pres. Nixon's favorite Johnny Cash tune. Learn while you laugh. A music event timeline, covering the craziness of rock history w/ some down2earth facts mixed in.

People always ask me "How can you be a fan of a band that doesn't even exist any more?" Yes, The Beatles no longer exist as a band, but their music plays on and their fan base continues to grow with each new generation.

Yoko Ono has denied suing the singer-songwriter Lennon Murphy over the young performer's use and trademarking of the name "Lennon"

Yoko Ono is suing Lennon Murphy over the use of the name Lennon. I explore this lawsuit over the name, and explore my own time in a band and what our name meant to us.

As the old phrase goes, "what's in a name?" Apparently more than meets the eye.

Have you ever wondered what made the songwriting team of Lennon and McCartney so very special? There are reasons why each artist has a different treatment of their individual solo career in the press. Read to find out more.

It has been 25 years since John Lennon was killed and to commemorate his life and the phenomenon of The Beatles, publishers are releasing many exciting new books.

Some songs by Lennon and McCartney impact me deeply. As time goes by I realize how integral they are to my memories of certain times in my life.

Yoko Ono has filed a lawsuit against young rocker, Lennon Murphy, for exploiting the name of her late, great husband.

This album features Lennon's songwriting skills and some great musicians. It also has a personal attack on Paul McCartney.

John was not just a legendary Beatles or an excellent musician. At the heart of his work is the spirit of a revolutionary artist, a visionary that influenced his generation to the farthest reaches. Truly one of the greatest persons of our time.

George Harrison is often overlooked when speaking about the Beatles due to the immense talent of John Lennon and Paul McCartney but he wrote many of the Beatles great songs himself.

Ever wonder what it is about the Beatles and their music that has resonated with not just one generation, but several? As an avid Beatle fan born after John Lennon was shot, I have my theories.

It is probably not too necessary to go into detail about who The Beatles were.

For the better part of half a decade since iTunes popularized by-the-song digital music sales, the works Beatles have been sorely excluded - and therefore frequently bootlegged. No longer. Apple Corps, the fab four's music trustee, will soon go digital.

Have you ever wondered how a song makes the play list at a classic rock station? There is a bad rumor going around that all of the music is picked by computers, but there's strong evidence it has everything to do with this Rock God...

From famous musicians to obscure talents there are many stories steeped in legend.

We all can use a sad song now and then. So, go ahead, turn them on.

Among the Internet rumors concerning the death of John Lennon is that Yoko Ono used her family's CIA Contacts to have her husband murdered

John Lennon used his fame as a platform to promote a message of peace, because he understood that the overly-intellectual rhetoric often used made the real ideals of the movement too obscure for the average person to understand.

Here's a short guide to some of the best stuff to brighten up the holidays for the quintessential Lennon fan.

a fascinating documentary that examines Lennon's transformation from musician to activist and how that drew the attention and ire of the United States government

My own band acts as my company's research and development project. At this stage of the game, ethics is measured alongside the "winner-takes-all" philosophy.

If the word had been NO! or BUGGER OFF! (his words not mine) he would have been upset and left. But it said YES!

I am a sucker for album art. In fact, sometimes I will buy records based solely on whether or not I like the cover.

In the near decade The Tomorrow Show With Tom Snyder aired on NBC, Snyder had a number of cutting-edge performers appear on the show.

A singer/songwriter to be reckoned with, Lennon's life could be the subject of a Stephen King novel...but it's all true, and it's the inspiration behind her music. Read her story.

John Lennon, the genius.

The Beatles were cultural icons. These are their 10 best songs.

This past week on American Idol, the geniuses that pick the themes for the week chose the Beatles. A bit repetitive since the contestants sang songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney the week before.

Their newest release in a long time, Love is the culminating masterpiece of Beatles producer George Martin, featuring a genial compilation of tracks and mixes that are sure to delight even the staunchest fans of the Fab Four!

This past week on American Idol, the geniuses that pick the themes for the week chose the Beatles. A bit repetitive since the contestants sang songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney the week before.

This article lists the top ten songs of the musical group The Beatles, including a brief description of why the song was chosen along with anything of note pertaining to the tune itself.

Across the Universe is a musical film that owes as much to the exquisite, timeless songwriting talents of John Lennon & Paul McCartney as to anyone else tied to this new movie from the most capable direction of Julie Taymor.

Since the Beatles were one of the biggest bands in history- and biggest influences in my life, I thought it would be appropriate to submit my opinion of their top 10 songs.

A fan somehow manages to whittle the Beatles catalog down to ten songs. Somehow.

The American Idol perform the hits of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Both men and women compete against each other for the first time this season.

With Jay-Z and Nas, their careers are already seen as wildly successful, and they are rap's living versions of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Good production, lots of John Lennon.

Last night the Top 12 of American Idol performed songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. It was the first night on the big Idol stage, and for many of them, nerves proved to be the bigger performer.

Of course, sometimes even failed films come with a soundtrack album, and Give My Regards to Broad Street lends itself well to having its spin-off record.

Annie Leibovitz photographed John Lennon in 1980 - the morning before Mark Chapman killed him. She took a picture of Whoopi Goldberg in a tub of milk and Demi Moore naked and pregnant. She also photographed Olympic athletes and Queen Elizabeth II.

Gibraltar is a densely packed, bustling British territory full of tourist attractions. Ascend the rock, frolick with monkeys, and spelunk through caves.

Just a reminder of who it was that changed, not only the music industry forever, but also worldwide culture and the way we live.

Even with the state of the art digital photography equipment that is available today, you may still want to hire a professional photographer for that special occasion. Here is your guide to the top wedding photographers in St. Louis, Missouri.

No video music library can be considered complete without it.

The British chose American Independence Day to kick start their latest invasion in the form of a Mods & Rockers film festival.

The Top Ten Songs of the 1960's lists, year by year, Billboards Top Ten and other music that never made it but should have. It also highlights some interesting historical facts about the Societal upheaving decade.

Justin Strout talks with rapper The Game about his influences, his rise to fame, and that infamous night that changed his life. Article also examines how The Game fits Joseph Campbell's mold of an Orphan Hero.

Have you ever wondered how a song makes the play list at a classic rock station? There is a bad rumor going around that all of the music is picked by computers...

An abstract look at the life of former Beetles band member, George Harrison

Whitehead's London 1966-1967 is an adequate document of the place and time. A rental might be the safer route for all but the most diehard of fans.

This article provides a description of sentences with humorous misplaced modifiers and offers suggested corrected versions.

Reviews of recently released bluegrass/newgrass including music by Sam Bush, Darol Anger and Joe Craven.

The Chinese astrological system is based on the year of birth, not the month. Studying this ancient form can lead to self-discovery. Here are some essential facts and information on Chinese zodiac signs, highlighting the first six.

John Lennon as a conservative commentator? In your wildest Number 9 Dream? John and Ron could actually be making great music together

A short look at the life and times of John Lennon and the waste it is that he was shot to death.

John Lennon, murdered 27 years ago today, was the iconic revolutionary of our generation, the artist who dared to stand up against authority and demand peace, not war. Yet it is ironic how he was violently killed by a bullet.

A tribute to John Lennon on the anniversary of his death, Dec.8.

The film Chapter 27 is a vignette of how obsessions, psychosis and creativity crash into the world of celebrity; namely the murder of John Lennon by Mark David Chapman.

According to psychic Bill Tenuto, he has voice recordings of the late John Lennon speaking after his assassination and predicting that 1989/1990 would witness a wholesale change in the world that would lead to peace.

Is it a goal to tithe part of your income? Anaysis of the benefits of tithing.

"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" was originally written to protest the war in Vietnam. Since its release, however, it has become a Christmas standard.

A look beyond the silly love songs into the greatest hits from Paul McCartney's post-Beatles career.

Two of the three EMI digital holdouts may soon be digitally unleashed. The three are The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and ex-Beatle Paul McCartney.

Some crazy theories never seem to want to fade away. This is the case with the famous Paul McCartney's death rumor that started at the time that the Beatles were recording the "Sgt. Pepper's" album.

Sir Paul McCartney travels to Russia to play an historic concert in Moscow's Red Square. Unfortunately, the DVD that was supposed to bring the magic home to the rest of us fails miserably at catching the energy and magic of the moment.

The ugly denouement of the McCartney-Heather Mills divorce case

As a long-time Beatles and Paul McCartney fan, I want to spread my love of the music. Here is a beginner's guide to a mind-boggling catalog of great music. It goes way beyond the Beatles.

A Strange mix indeed. American Idol, The Beatles, Michael Jackson and an obscure lyric from 'Laurie Anderson'. Was a 2-day Beatle-fest musical stint on American Idol such a good idea. Is Michael Jackson still pissing off Paul McCartney.

British pop singer Elton John celebrated his 60th birthday at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. During the event John recalled the late Beatle John Lennon and upped his own record for most appearances at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Only two Beatles appear on this song, which describes the whirlwind marriage of John and Yoko.

A listing of Starbucks CDs avaiable in stores, online, and at the newest HearMusic Coffeehouses and listening stations. Links to music samples and descriptions also provided.

It's been nearly 40 years since that other band Paul McCartney was in before Wings called it a day. During that time, he carved out one of the most successful solo careers of all time.

The Beatles recorded A Day In The Life in 1967 and it became the final track on their most famous and ground breaking album Sgt Pepper. The song was an artistic landmark and still inspires musicians today almost 40 years later.

The Fab Four will eventually be on Apple's massive digital music store, but until they're finally added to the library, there are plenty of fantastic Beatles solo albums to download.

how the Beatles changed the face of rock and roll forever. this paper looks at the introduction of the Beatles through the ED Sullivan show, and how their unique style changed everyones idea of music.

The Beatles finally succumbed to the practices of Capital-EMI in releasing Hey Jude. The only motive was profit, and structure and cohesiveness fell by the wayside.

Stories behind the Beatles songs (part two)

This is a review of the top ten Beatles songs. All songs are from commercially released albums, with explanations and interesting information about each song.

Who hasn't heard of the Beatles? With a prolific catalogue of songs spanning the 60's, here are ten tracks that best capture the evolution of the boys from breakthrough pop act to revolutionary artists.

The White Album showed The Beatles diverging creatively and personally. It was released on November 22, seventeen days after Richard Nixon became President. John's Revolution 1 advocated peace but the Vietnam War was to continue for another five years.

Some of my all-time favorite Beatles songs.

Notes and anecdotes about a few of the Fab Four's biggest songs. Including Charlie Manson's percieved connections to two songs from The White Album.

In the third -- and most costly -- legal battle in as many decades, Steve Jobs and Apple, Inc. have reportedly paid over $50 miilion to the Fab Four for use of the Granny Smith icon.

The year 1980 was a time of change within America, the country Music group Alabama begins its road to stardom, President Jimmy Carter initiates a mandatory peacetime draft, and John Lennon dies. Back in Black was released, and Letterman begins its television history.

Without it, there would never have been technological advances, no one would ever have known neither John Lennon nor Mark Twain.

Plato's Allegory of the Cave has been referenced in lyrics by John Lennon and provided the inspiration for The Matrix. But what is it all about?

Free Beauty Tips that even the Buddha would use. How I went from having an acne face caked with Clinique, Lancome, and Estee Lauder to having natural, healthy, glowing skin.

A weekly recap of news stories that caught my eye, along with my thoughts on the issues.

At these song lyrics sites, the words to some of your favorite songs will be at your fingertips.

Watching the U.S. vs. John Lennon led me to think about how things have changed since the '60's. We saw the war every night on TV. We saw protestors and heard what they had to say. Why does the Iraq War not head the news? Where is the protest coverage?

If John Lennon has an airport named for him, guess what the code is? If travelers are going to CIA, will they be involved with intrigue? Why are Canadian airport codes so strange? These questions and more will be answered in this article!

Almost everyone has at least one Beatles song that they enjoy or at least can relate to. For me, picking the top 20 of their best songs was difficult considering how many wonderful tunes they have shared with the world.

Shooting Livien is a rock drama starring Jason Behr as John Livien. John is a mentally ill musician who copes with a childhood trauma by developing an alter ego that is eerily like John Lennon.

Noa Tylo wants to be more than a pop star, and he has an announcement for his fans: Get off your asses! Tylo hopes to reignite activism. Similar to Lennon, Tylo is stirring up his fans and get them not just in the club, but in the politics as well.

The music mania from the 60's and 70's is really not so different from today's pop music craze when you closely analyze the sounds, lyrics, and background of NYSNC, The Spice Girls, Janis Joplin, and The Beatles.

If you are just getting into the Beatles, these 10 songs will make you scream for more! Included below is the best material from a group that completely defied definition - and continues to do so.