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Master Class: Paul & Linda McCartney: Ram (1971)
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Discussions of The Beatles’ solo careers have a tendency to get heated quickly, at least if I’m ever involved. I have a hard time respecting
Rental Reboot: The Magic Christian (1970)
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
Anytime I write about my personal favorite of any form of art, I always make sure to preface it by saying that I recognize my
John Lennon: His Best Solo Songs
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
by Alex DiBlasi on Playing Around
As of December 8, 2010, the world will have existed without the voice of John Lennon for three decades. He was murdered by a deranged
An American Love Affair Continued:
Ringo Starr’s Golden Snare Drum at The Met
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
by Carol Toscano on Playing Around
When The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964, Ringo Starr performed on a drum set manufactured by the Ludwig Drum Company,
Ringo Starr Stars in His NYC Birthday Bash
Friday, July 9th, 2010
by Amanda Woods on Playing Around
Ringo Starr turned 70 years old on Wednesday, and he brought the party (and plenty of “peace and love”) to New York as he performed
Lewis Carroll’s Alice—A Favorite for Film Makers
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
When Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland opens on Friday, March 5, the film will join many others that have sought to bring Lewis Carroll’s tales
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