Guest Droosy Posted April 8, 2016 Heard a rumour that some of the research for this absolute masterpiece was done on this very thread. Oh look, a link to the Amazon page: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Beatles-Legends-Neil-Nixon/dp/1908728558?ie=UTF8&keywords=beatles%20myths%20and%20legends&qid=1460131004&ref_=sr_1_1&s=books&sr=1-1 I still think that George Harrison was the coolest Beatle - at least for the Deathlist. He smoked himself to death, got brain cancer and fought off an armed attacker by chanting Hare Krishna!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,624 Posted April 8, 2016 Heard a rumour that some of the research for this absolute masterpiece was done on this very thread. Oh look, a link to the Amazon page: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Beatles-Legends-Neil-Nixon/dp/1908728558?ie=UTF8&keywords=beatles%20myths%20and%20legends&qid=1460131004&ref_=sr_1_1&s=books&sr=1-1 I still think that George Harrison was the coolest Beatle - at least for the Deathlist. He smoked himself to death, got brain cancer and fought off an armed attacker by chanting Hare Krishna!!in that order? That is cool! 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted April 8, 2016 The actual fifth beatle has died Pete Best ? Can't be Stuart Sutcliffe, he died in 1962. Someone shluldut together a theme team of all the surviving fifth Beatles put there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scraggy Taters 290 Posted April 8, 2016 The actual fifth beatle has died Pete Best ? Can't be Stuart Sutcliffe, he died in 1962. Someone shluldut together a theme team of all the surviving fifth Beatles put there. Ah, sprechen sie deutsch mein freund ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted April 9, 2016 The actual fifth beatle has died Pete Best ? Can't be Stuart Sutcliffe, he died in 1962. Someone shluldut together a theme team of all the surviving fifth Beatles put there. Ah, sprechen sie deutsch mein freund ?Cursen ze Android keyboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,068 Posted May 15, 2016 Tony Barrow, the Beatles' press officer who first coined the term "The Fab Four" has died just after his 80th birthday. Trusted sources. https://twitter.com/marklewisohn/status/731781054785327105 and https://twitter.com/BBCNWT/status/731780462146883584 Awaiting formal report, but anyone who knows the story of The Beatles will appreciate his influence. RIP. Edit: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/beatles-pr-tony-barrow-who-11334017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted May 15, 2016 Tony Barrow, the Beatles' press officer who first coined the term "The Fab Four" has died just after his 80th birthday. Trusted sources. https://twitter.com/marklewisohn/status/731781054785327105 and https://twitter.com/BBCNWT/status/731780462146883584 Awaiting formal report, but anyone who knows the story of The Beatles will appreciate his influence. RIP. Edit: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/beatles-pr-tony-barrow-who-11334017 Hadn't realised he was the "Fab Four" guy...so that'll outlive him by decades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted June 1, 2016 An act of utter and shameless self-promotion, obviously, but for those keen on discussing general Beatle weirdness, including death curse rumours, and rubbing online shoulders with others of a similar bent to gawp at youtube links to the "evidence" there's a Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Beatles-Myths-and-Legends-1181140605250689/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,068 Posted July 7, 2016 Here's a real Beatles fringe (see what I did there?). Gabe McCarty, leader of the group The Four Vests, which George Harrison played with on his holiday trip to the USA in 1963 (being the first Beatle to go there), has died aged 83. http://www.axs.com/news/leader-of-group-george-harrison-played-with-during-trip-to-u-s-in-1963-90377 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted July 11, 2016 Guy lives to 90, a full 46 years after the breakup of The Beatles..... and is a victim of a 'curse'. Could be the dumbest thread on this site (the title that is). When pray tell did this 'curse' start, when Lennon got shot? LMAO. When will 'the curse' strike McCartney and Starr? Maybe Yoko is the voodoo source of the curse, as she lives on! Pretty shitty curse what takes 46 years to kick in and allows someone to scoot 8 years past normal life expectancy. SC Wait. Are you saying that Yoko Ono is immortal?? No!!!! The witch will cause the death of me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 15, 2016 Paul Cole was in one of the most famous photographs of the 20th century, and yet he wasn't famous. Cole, a longtime Barefoot Bay resident, died Wednesday in Pensacola at age 96. He is clearly seen in the famous shot of the Beatles walking across London's Abbey Road, used as the front cover of the group's classic 1969 album, "Abbey Road." Over the years, the picture has been reproduced in books, on posters, coffee mugs, T-shirts and hundreds of other places. The retired salesman is standing on the sidewalk, just behind the Beatles. Gawking at them. SirC http://www.tcpalm.com/entertainment/paul-cole-man-on-beatles-abbey-road-cover-dies-ep-404324971-332216652.html?d=mobile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,979 Posted July 15, 2016 Paul Cole was in one of the most famous photographs of the 20th century, and yet he wasn't famous. Cole, a longtime Barefoot Bay resident, died Wednesday in Pensacola at age 96. He is clearly seen in the famous shot of the Beatles walking across London's Abbey Road, used as the front cover of the group's classic 1969 album, "Abbey Road." Over the years, the picture has been reproduced in books, on posters, coffee mugs, T-shirts and hundreds of other places. The retired salesman is standing on the sidewalk, just behind the Beatles. Gawking at them. SirC http://www.tcpalm.com/entertainment/paul-cole-man-on-beatles-abbey-road-cover-dies-ep-404324971-332216652.html?d=mobile He died in February 2008 according to the article you linked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 15, 2016 Paul Cole was in one of the most famous photographs of the 20th century, and yet he wasn't famous. Cole, a longtime Barefoot Bay resident, died Wednesday in Pensacola at age 96. He is clearly seen in the famous shot of the Beatles walking across London's Abbey Road, used as the front cover of the group's classic 1969 album, "Abbey Road." Over the years, the picture has been reproduced in books, on posters, coffee mugs, T-shirts and hundreds of other places. The retired salesman is standing on the sidewalk, just behind the Beatles. Gawking at them. SirChttp://www.tcpalm.com/entertainment/paul-cole-man-on-beatles-abbey-road-cover-dies-ep-404324971-332216652.html?d=mobile He died in February 2008 according to the article you linked. Bah! I've been catfished by the media! But seriously how does a story like that pop up from 8 years ago? Oh well. :-( Now Sir Creep is sad and embarrassed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,110 Posted July 15, 2016 Paul Cole was in one of the most famous photographs of the 20th century, and yet he wasn't famous. Cole, a longtime Barefoot Bay resident, died Wednesday in Pensacola at age 96. He is clearly seen in the famous shot of the Beatles walking across London's Abbey Road, used as the front cover of the group's classic 1969 album, "Abbey Road." Over the years, the picture has been reproduced in books, on posters, coffee mugs, T-shirts and hundreds of other places. The retired salesman is standing on the sidewalk, just behind the Beatles. Gawking at them. SirChttp://www.tcpalm.com/entertainment/paul-cole-man-on-beatles-abbey-road-cover-dies-ep-404324971-332216652.html?d=mobile He died in February 2008 according to the article you linked. Bah! I've been catfished by the media! But seriously how does a story like that pop up from 8 years ago? Oh well. :-( Now Sir Creep is sad and embarrassed. You're not the first, and certainly won't be the last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,068 Posted August 17, 2016 Ringo Starr is now a great-grandfather: http://www.nme.com/news/ringo-starr/95702 Clock ticking... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted August 17, 2016 Ringo Starr is now a great-grandfather: http://www.nme.com/news/ringo-starr/95702 Clock ticking... Maybe he'll be a great great grandfather. I honestly can see him making it to 100 before he dies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,979 Posted August 17, 2016 Ringo Starr is now a great-grandfather: http://www.nme.com/news/ringo-starr/95702 Clock ticking... Maybe he'll be a great great grandfather. I honestly can see him making it to 100 before he dies. Oh... I'll give him three weeks then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted August 17, 2016 Ringo Starr is now a great-grandfather: http://www.nme.com/news/ringo-starr/95702 Clock ticking... I wonder if the little one will be getting the first series of Thomas the tank engine for Christmas. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,005 Posted September 22, 2016 First list of 2016. People on the cover of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band who remain alive as of today: Top Row: Bob Dylan (b. 1941) Second Row: Dion Dimucci (b. 1939) Third Row: Larry Bell (b. 1939) Front Row: Ringo Starr (b. 1940) Paul McCartney (b. 1942) Bobby Breen (b. 1927) Down to five survivors with the death of Bobby Breen, who died just three days after his wife - http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sunsentinel/obituary.aspx?n=Audre-and-Bobby-Breen&pid=181489844 EDIT: Fuller obit here - http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bobby-breen-dead-soprano-singer-931949 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,658 Posted September 22, 2016 Ringo Starr is now a great-grandfather: http://www.nme.com/news/ringo-starr/95702 Clock ticking... Maybe he'll be a great great grandfather. I honestly can see him making it to 100 before he dies. Aye, but if he makes 99 how many of us will be around to cash in the dead pool points? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted September 28, 2016 Meant to post this at the time but was around the start of my interwebby trevails. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-36014342 Harry Benson had an exhibition in the weeg in the Summer, heard an interview with him on radio Scotchland, and noted he is now 86. Famous for being the fifth man off the plane at JFK, he was also there when JFK got whacked. Highly obitable and seemingly a little frail going by the voice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,068 Posted September 28, 2016 Grrr. I decided to have one Beatles related person on my main DDP team (this year it's Maureen Cleave) and Benson was my "secret" pick for next year. Ho hum, find another one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,541 Posted September 28, 2016 Grrr. I decided to have one Beatles related person on my main DDP team (this year it's Maureen Cleave) and Benson was my "secret" pick for next year. Ho hum, find another one. Ringo Starr? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,068 Posted September 28, 2016 Grrr. I decided to have one Beatles related person on my main DDP team (this year it's Maureen Cleave) and Benson was my "secret" pick for next year. Ho hum, find another one. Ringo Starr? I'll never pick Ringo - my heart melts in that scene in A Hard Day's Night when he's wandering about on his own. Someone Beatles related, guaranteed obit but trying for a unique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,229 Posted October 9, 2016 If Lennon was still alive today, then it would've been his 76th birthday today. So happy birthday to Lennon, even though he's unfortunately no longer with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites