John Lennon News

Find out the record-breaking results of the 'Played, Worn, & Torn Rock 'n' Roll Iconic Guitars and Memorabilia' auction, including the million-dollar sales of Eric Clapton's 'The Fool' guitar and Kurt Cobain's 'Skystang I'!

This circa 1964 Gibson SG electric guitar, first stage-played by the legendary guitarist while touring the United States with iconic rock band Cream, known as Clapton's 'Fool,' sold for $1.27 million, the first time a Clapton guitar has sold for seven figures at auction and setting a world record for the sale of a Clapton guitar.

A FATHER’S PROMISE, directed by Rick Korn and executive produced by Sheryl Crow, tells the story of professional musician Mark Barden whose life changed instantly when his son Daniel was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary. After the loss of his son, Mark lost all interest in music and vowed to help prevent gun violence. Watch the video trailer now!

MusiCoLab presents the 10th New Works Showcase featuring original works of seven musical theater writing teams in Philadelphia.

As a Christmas baby, it seems befitting that the late Jimmy Buffett would most certainly release a Christmas album, his first being Christmas Island in 1996. The unmistakably chill and festive holiday record, filled with both originals and inspired covers of beloved yuletide classics was an instant smash.

Christmas 4 The Kids Digital Album Benefits Pediatric Cancer Patients at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. The Album Includes A New Version of “Happy Xmas” Featuring Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, American Idol’s Kyle Khou. Stream the album on major music platforms to support kids battling cancer and rare diseases.

​​​​​​​The Al Hirschfeld Foundation continues its HIRSCHFELD'S MUSIC relationship with City Winery (25 11th Ave, NYC) on November 20 with a special live event featuring David Leopold, an exhibition of Hirschfeld artwork, and a new series of rock and pops star wine featuring labels by Hirschfeld.

Graham Nash to be honored and perform at the 43rd Annual John Lennon Tribute Benefit Concert for Theatre Within. Performers also announced.

Corey Gulkin shares a live performance video for 'Thirty-One' from their album Half Moon. The video features Leah Dolgoy on autoharp and was captured in Montreal. Watch and share now! Featuring Leah Dolgoy on autoharp, the video was captured by Phil Creamer (Here On Out) on a sunny fall day in Montreal.

“Now And Then – The Last Beatles Song” is now streaming on Disney+! The 12-minute documentary film, written and directed by Oliver Murray, tells the story behind the last Beatles song “Now And Then,” with exclusive footage and commentary from Paul, Ringo, George, Sean Ono Lennon and Peter Jackson.

As announced last Thursday, October 26, the last Beatles song, “Now And Then” will be released this Thursday, November 2. Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe are pleased to share the details and premiere plans for the song’s evocative new music video, which Peter Jackson has directed in his first foray into music video production.

Rachael Sage and Howard Jones release a music video for their new duet, 'I Made a Case.' The heartfelt ballad captures the timeless struggle of star-crossed lovers. Sage and Jones's vocal chemistry shines in this standout track from Sage's album, 'The Other Side.'

Led by musician Mark Barden and artists Sheryl Crow, Billie Eilish, Peter Gabriel, Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Nile Rodgers, Bush, Rufus Wainwright, Pixies, LP, Bootsy Collins, Old Crow Medicine Show, Halestorm, Rozzi, Sofi Tukker and more, the Artist For Action coalition is designed to drive people to volunteer.

He also shares the album's lead single, “Into Nothing,” co-produced with guitarist Mary Timony (Helium, Wild Flag). “Into Nothing” features a multitude of textures, from the opening funky bass line into psychedelia-laced indie pop with a mid-song drum breakdown courtesy of Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden), followed by a horn-infused release.

'The Last Beatles Song' titled 'Now and Then' is set to be released worldwide on Thursday, November 2. Don't miss this highly anticipated release from the legendary band. “Now And Then” is the last Beatles song – written and sung by John Lennon, developed and worked on by Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, and now finally finished.

Three new shows have been announced at the Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA. Psychedelic Americana band Slambovian Circus of Dreams will play on February 23, Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy on March 8, and Nashville-based singer Liz Longley on March 22.

Discover the exciting jazz programming coming up at Birdland. Learn how to purchase tickets!

A collection of May Pang's private photographs of John Lennon will be on display and available for purchase at Edition ONE Gallery, 729 Canyon Rd, Santa Fe, NM on Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12.

 National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced additional casting for the 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27, 2023, at New World Stages.

Their 2023/2024 season opens on October 28, 2023, with A Beatles Celebration featuring the Classical Mystery Tour band who will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the first Beatles U.S. tour in 1964 as well as the Beatlemania they inspired. I spoke with the group's president Kelly Ruggirello about the upcoming season.