Gillian Gaar

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After The Fabs: 10 essential post-Beatles books originally appeared on Goldmine. By Gillian G. GaarThis year marks the 55th anniversary of The Beatles’ breakup (dating it to April 1970). Yet most books about the group focus on those fabled years from 1957 to 1970. And while each former Fab would be dragged back into Beatle business time and again over the coming decades, they all went on to establish solo careers as well.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Gaar

Beatles Roundup for Summer 2025 originally appeared on Goldmine. By Gillian G. GaarIan Leslie’s John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs (Celadon Books) takes a different approach in its examination of the celebrated songwriting partnership. Instead of a straight forward biography, Leslie unveils the story piece by piece, each chapter using a specific song as a jumping off point to further explore their creative relationship.

3 weeks ago | goldminemag.com | Gillian Gaar

By Gillian G. GaarIan Leslie's John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs (Celadon Books) takes a different approach in its examination of the celebrated songwriting partnership. Instead of a straight forward biography, Leslie unveils the story piece by piece, each chapter using a specific song as a jumping off point to further explore their creative relationship.

2 months ago | goldminemag.com | Gillian Gaar

By Gillian G. GaarOn August 30, 1972, John Lennon, along with his wife Yoko Ono, performed the only two full-length concerts he'd ever give after he left The Beatles. The "One to One" shows (which included an afternoon matinee and an evening performance) were benefit concerts for the New York state-based Willowbrook State School for mentally disabled children. Highlights from the shows were first broadcast on ABC TV on December 15, 1972.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Gillian Gaar

By Gillian G. GaarOn August 30, 1972, John Lennon, along with his wife Yoko Ono, performed the only two full-length concerts he’d ever give after he left The Beatles. The “One to One” shows (which included an afternoon matinee and an evening performance) were benefit concerts for the New York state-based Willowbrook State School for mentally disabled children. Highlights from the shows were first broadcast on ABC TV on December 15, 1972.