John Lennon
On the night of December 8, 1980, when he returned to the apartment where he lived in New York in the Dakota building, across from Central Park, John was approached by a boy during the day had asked for an autograph on a LP Double Fantasy outside the Dakota. The young man was Mark David Chapman, a Beatles fan and John, who eventually firing five shots with .38-caliber revolver, which hit 4 John Lennon. Police arrived minutes later and took John's own car to the hospital. The killer remained in place with a book in hand, The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger. John died after losing about 80% of their blood, at forty years old. Shortly after the news of the death of John Lennon, who ran the world, a crowd gathered outside the Dakota, with candles and singing songs of John and the Beatles. The body of John foicremado in Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, a city in upstate New York, and his ashes were kept by Yoko Ono.The murderer was arrested, remained in place since, waiting for the cops. Upon entering the car, apologized to police for "inconvenience he had caused." At his trial claimed to have read "The Catcher in the Rye" a message that said to kill John Lennon. He was eventually sentenced to life imprisonment and is still kept in a cell separate from other prisoners because of death threats he received. According to Chapman, the motive statements were considered by Chapman Lennon as blasphemy, as if to declare more popular than Christ and say in their lyrics things like not believing in Jesus and say that everyone imagined that the heavens in the spiritual sense, did not exist.After John's death, a memorial was created called Strawberry Fields in Central Park opposite the Dakota. Some posthumous albums were released as Milk and Honey, with leftover songs on the album Double Fantasy. Several compilations and an album called Acoustic were launched in 2005. Yoko Ono manages everything that refers to John Lennon, his songs solo, your videos and movies.One of the latest photos of John Lennon alive, made by amateur photographer Paul Goresh, shows Lennon autographing the album Double Fantasy for his future murderer. The last photograph of John Lennon alive, also taken by Paul Goresh, shows the musician profile as it enters his limo.
Paul Mccartney
In 2001, Paul McCartney released a compilation containing the best songs from Wings, Wingspan, and a documentary DVD about the band with the same name. At the end of the year, he organized The Concert for New York City, a show in response to the attacks of September 11. Attended the concert held at Madison Square Garden in New York group The Who, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel and Elton John among others. At the end of the year, Paul received the news of the death of George Harrison. After the death of Harrison, McCartney played a few times in honor of George compositions at their shows, including "For Your Blue," "Something," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "All Things Must Pass." With the release of the album Driving Rain still in 2001, McCartney began a tour in 2002 that ended up being recorded on disk and DVD called Back in the U.S.. He also composed and recorded the title song for the film Vanilla Sky, and was nominated for best song but did not win.
During these last years, McCartney performed shows that entered history. She has performed twice in the final game of the Super Bowl (in 2002 and 2005), finished the show in celebration of the Jubilee of the Queen of England Party at the Palace, attended a homage to former Beatle George Harrison at the Royal Albert Hall London (concert for Georgeem 2002), made the first show of the history of the song at the Coliseum in Rome, presented himself for the first time in Moscow (em2003), played in the famous English festival Glastonbury Festival (June 2004), played at the Rock in Rio Lisboa (2004) and opened and closed the Live8 concert (July 2005). In 2005, McCartney released the album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, which was nominated for a Grammy for best album. In 2007, McCartney officially left the Capitol Records and joined to the coffee chain Starbucks with his music label "Hear Music", released the album Memory Almost Full on June 4. To promote the album, Paul appeared in the business of Apple iPod + iTunes. On June 26, 2007, McCartney appeared on Larry King of CNN with Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon, Olivia Harrison and Guy Laliberté to promote the "Revolution Lounge" located in Las Vegas, Nevada and celebrate one year anniversary presentation LOVE Cirque Du Soleil.
In March 2009, according to company events Concerts West, still dependent on confirmation from the Guinness Book of Records, McCartney became the world record in 'fast ticket sales for a musical show', having made all tickets sale to a show emLas Vegas, United States, sold out in just seven seconds. In 2010, the album takes part of Ringo Starr, Y Not, makes participation in two tracks on the song "Peace Dream" playing bass, music is a tribute to former Beatle John Lennon and the song "Walk With You" doing vocals. On June 2, 2010, President Barack Obama paid tribute to the singer, Sir Paul McCartney, in a ceremony at the White House in Washington, DC, with the Medal of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular song, en), by its cumulative contribution to music and popular song. The President began his speech by saying: "To all the tremendous artists from all genres and backgrounds who have joined us tonight to honor the one and only Sir Paul McCartney, thank you: Stevie Wonder, Jonas Brothers, Faith Hill, Emmylou Harris, Lang Lang, Herbie Hancock, Elvis Costello, Jack White, Corrine Bailey Rae, Dave Grohl and comedian Jerry Seinfeld. a round of applause! "The President also thanked the Library of Congress Gershwin Family, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and Dr. James H. Billington, whose work in the Library, and his deep commitment to preserving America's heritage for future generations is something we all value ... "Besides the President also want to show the presence at the ceremony in honor of Sir Paul McCartney several members Congress and dignitaries, making special mention of the presence of Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States of America, which he called "great defender of the Arts."
During his brief speech, President Obama cited the extraordinary importance of Paul to the music and American culture, and it was fitting that the Library chose Paul, the son of a man who music by Gershwin played the piano for him during his life, receive this award, "... and that grew to be the songwriter most successful in history, Sir Paul McCartney ...." and added: "... a legendary career, which makes it hard to believe almost half a century, when the Beatles arrived on the shores of America and changed everything overnight ...". He said: "... the Beatles were not the first rock stars, they would be the first to say that others opened doors for them, but they knocked down the walls to all who came after. In a few years they changed the way we hear music, the way we thought about music and the way we played music, forever. They helped write the soundtrack for a whole generation. An Era of endless possibilities and great changes. And for four decades since then Paul McCartney never gave up ... ", remembering the contributions with celebrities including John Lennon, Wings, and other composers and groups, and, of course, his compositions solo. He said that "... 200 of his compositions entered the charts and the charts were a cumulative total of 32 years ...." (All present applauded)The President ended his speech by saying that that night would be his distinct pleasure to present the highest honor the United States of America, for popular music, on behalf of a grateful nation, "grateful for a young Englishman who shared their alliances with us, Sir Paul McCartney. "Among the musicians who performed during the festival, Paul McCartney sang and played with the same bass that he played during The Ed Sullivan Show. This latest concert in its entirety, was recorded in the portal as part of the PBS series "In Performance at the White House," which includes 90 minutes of music, interviews and field in bastiores made during the celebration.Come to Brazil for the third time for a presentation of three concerts in the classical repertoire of the Beatles and Wings, the first show was in Porto Alegre on November 7, 2010, the first of Paul in the state capital, and two more shows in Sao Paulo on: 21 and 22 November 2010. Paul says that show in Sao Paulo was one of the best career. "I think the first show in Sao Paulo, to 65 thousand people, was amazing. Brazilians love my music, so we love playing for them and a presentation was outstanding. Was one of the best shows of all time. Was brilliant, "said Paul McCartney.Another wonderful time being in 2010 by musician was the show held at the White House. The former Beatle said that although it was lower compared to the Morumbi, was a great event. "It was smaller, but very good, due to the presence of Obama and other guests who were at the show. It was an incredible night," he said.In 2010, the crosswalk of Abbey Road studios had seen English Heritage. 'It's the icing on the cake of a great year, "said the ex-Beatle Paul McCartney.Paul came to Brazil for the fourth time, this time for two concerts in Rio de Janeiro in Engenhão Stadium. The presentations took place on 22 and 23 May 2011. The repertoire of the artist, classic Beatles, Wings and his solo career. The show was marked by a chorus of Hey Jude, when most of the fans raised signs written "on", forming a spectacular scene of interaction of McCartney with his devoted fans.On February 9, 2012, Paul won the star of Hollywood Walk of Fame, the latter ex-Beatle to receive the honor.In 2012, Paul returned to Brazil, with the tour ON THE RUN, presenting the Arruda Stadium (Recife) on 21 and 22 April, and at the Stadium of Ressacada (Florianópolis) on April 25.
Ringo Starr
In 2001, Ringo met another edition of the All Starr Band and released the live album King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Ringo & His New All-Starr Band in later years. The new edition featured Roger Hodgson (ex Supertramp), Howard Jones and Sheila E. In 2002, one year on the anniversary of the death of George Harrison, Ringo attended the Concert for George in his honor. Ringo played drums on the show and sang the songs Do not Photograph eHoney. In 2003, Ringo Rama launched with appearances by Willie Nelson, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Eric Clapton. This new album was very well received by critics and public, in part by the beautiful tribute to his late partner George Harrison, the song Never Without You, which featured Eric Clapton on guitar. Besides Ringo Rama Ringo released the same year, his live album with the new edition of the All-Starr Band, the 2003 Tour.
In 2005, released Choose Love, featuring Billy Preston and Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders-ex). Although they have not sold as much as or Vertical Man Ringo Rama, Choose Love was considered by both fans and critics as the best album released by Ringo in over thirty years. The album like its predecessor had a song honoring George Harrison, Oh My Lord, which featured Billy Preston playing organ. In later years, Ringo Starr came out again on tour with his All Star Band, releasing the album Ringo Starr and Friends.In January 2008, Ringo released Liverpool 8 single and an album next week with the same name. Liverpool 8, maintaining the tradition of albums produced by David Stewart, received good reviews and entered the bestseller list in both the U.S. and the UK, reaching the best placement for an album since 1998 with Ringo Starr Vertical Man in 2010 , Ringo released the album Y Not. Former Beatle Paul McCartney is participating in two tracks: the song "Peace Dream" playing bass, in honor of former Beatle John Lennon and the song "Walk With You", making the second voice.It was the third ex-Beatle to receive the Star Walk of Fame on February 8, 2011, in 1988 after John Lennon and George Harrison in 2009. The star of Ringo is next to the stars of John and George. Paul McCartney was the last ex-Beatle to receive the Star Walk of Fame in 2012.Ringo comes to Brazil for the first time in November 2011 with his His All Starr Band, touring with the states of Rio Grande do Sul (10), California (0:13), Rio de Janeiro (15), Belo Horizonte ( 16), Brasilia (18) and Recife (20), showing the classical repertoire of the Beatles and his solo career. Ringo becomes the second ex-Beatle to play in Brazil, after Paul McCartney. John Lennon never came to Brazil and George Harrison was the first former Beatle to visit the country, without being present. Thus, Ringo becomes the third ex-Beatle to step on Brazilian soil.
George Harrison
The first sign of cancer of George appeared in the 1990s, in the lung. He endured several surgeries to eliminate it. In 2001, the cancer reappeared in metastasis. Despite aggressive treatment, it was soon discovered that it was terminal, deciding immediately to spend their last days with family and work on some projects to be completed later by his widow and son.According to the website Netparque, [26] "When, at eight in the morning of Friday, November 30, the world learned of the death of George Harrison, as his body had been cremated and his ashes on his way to a sacred river of India.The former Beatle mm prepared to his death from the limelight, quietly, as was his philosophy of life, not allowing the invasion of his privacy and his family.Only three people knew where and how George Harrison would die: his wife, Olivia, and his friend Gavin De Becker, who was in charge of the plan, as NetParque timely reported.Neither son, Dhani Harrison, knew where his father would die, so that the circle of secrecy to become even more closed.The British newspaper "News Of The World" tells this Sunday as everything is processed.On November 14, when he was hospitalized in New York, George Harrison was advised that no longer have long to live. "Where will I die?" He asked.Set aside the chances of dying at his home in London or the Staten Island University Hospital, New York, where he was hospitalized, combined with George Harrison Gavin De Becker would die for this protected in Beverly Hills, away from the eyes of the world, after he pondered the possibility of his home in Hawaii."George Harrison did not want his photo in a coffin and the epitaph," said a friend.Everything was meticulously matched between George Harrison and Gavin De Becker.On November 17, was discharged from New York to the former Beatle. Harrison had little time to say goodbye to family and friends. Among others, he called his sister, Louise, who runs the Hotel "A Hard Day 's Night" in Illinois, and old friends Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.George and Louise relations were cold after Louise had opened the hotel with the name of a song / album / Beatles film, which did not please his brother.The one Paul McCartney with tears in his eyes, George said that "it would not be here at Christmas."Ringo, who was in Boston at the head of her daughter, also with cancer, flew immediately and said he would not leave the foot of George "to the end", postponing it to the tour in Canada."Do not put it off. I'm at peace," replied George Harrison.Without advertising, on November 17, George Harrison flew the private jet of Gavin De Becker to Santa Monica, California, after having been transported by ambulance to the uncharacteristic UCLA Medical Centre in Los Angeles for treatment.On day 20, the clinical condition of ex-Beatle has deteriorated, so that George Harrison was transferred home by Gavin De Becker in Beverly Hills, where he was isolated. The only allowed visits abroad was to Ravi Shankar played sitar you.Death would occur at 13:30 local (21:30 in Lisbon), (15:30 GMT) on Thursday, November 29.According to the "News Of The World" outside the family, two of his best Indian friends, Shayam Sundara and Mukunda, sang chants Hare Krishna, while former Beatle fainted.George Harrison's body was cremated at 6:30 a.m. on 30th November (Lisbon time), and the coffin was covered with rose petals in a ceremony with the Hare Krishna environment wrapped in sandalwood essence.A master Hare Krishna Hindu holy recited verses from the book Bhagavad-Gita.The fly ash Monday, December 3, to India where they would be scattered into a holy river, probably the Yamuna River, 40 miles from the Taj Mahal, the holy river that former Beatle loved, or the Ganges.The family of George Harrison asked however to all admirers of the musician in a moment of silence Monday, December 3rd, at 21.30, as a tribute to the guitarist."We are deeply moved by the outpouring of love and solidarity of people from around the world," said George's wife, Olivia, his former secretary in the editor, and son Dhani, 23.Australia will be built a memorial to George Harrison, more specifically on Hamilton Island where former Beatle has a villa.The guitarist of the Beatles took refuge in this home for the last time in 1999 and neighbors describe him as a simple, quiet and always away from the crowd. "George died November 29, 2001 in Los Angeles at age 58. His body was cremated and some say his ashes in the Ganges River although the family has not officially confirmed. His death was due to cancer that had reached the brain. After his death, his family issued a statement: "He left this world as he lived: deDeus conscious, without fear of death and at peace, surrounded by family and friends." Harrison used to say: "Everything can wait, the less the search for God". [27]The posthumous album by George Harrison, Brainwashed, was completed by his son Dhani Harrison and Jeff Lynne and released on November 18, 2002, receiving positive reviews, and reaching the rank 18 in the Billboard album charts. Among the album's songs stand out the promotional "Stuck Inside a Cloud" and "Any Road" that reached position 37 in the UK charts.Exactly one year after his death, Olivia Harrison, his wife, and Eric Clapton, his friend, organized the Concert for George at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The concert was attended by George's son, Dhani, as well as great friends as Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Ravi Shankar, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Jim Capaldi, Jools Holland, Albert Lee, Sam Brown Gary Brooker, Joe Brown, Brian Johnson, Ray Cooper, members of Monty Python and Tom Hanks.
