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The Beatles- Abbey Road Poster

Were did the Beatles get their name?

The group’s name had numerous inspirations. Stuart Sutcliffe noted that a motorcycle gang in the film, “The Wild One,” was called ‘The Beetles,’ and John Lennon reportedly had a dream in which a man appeared “on a flaming pie,” saying, “You will be Beatles with an ‘a’.” The band members were also influenced by the name of Buddy Holly’s band, the Crickets.
Penny Lane
After Paul Mccartney’s song, “Penny Lane” became a Beatles hit, the street signs of the actual Penny Lane in Liverpool were stolen by fans with such regularity (as also happened on the real Abbey Road), that the Liverpool reverted to simply painting ‘Penny Lane’ on the buildings, rather than have street signs.

The Beatles Poster

Strawberry Fields

“Strawberry Fields” was named after a real place, Strawberry Field, a children’s home run by the Salvation Army in Liverpool. Its location was near John’s childhood home. The original Victorian building was beyond repair and was demolished in the late 1960′s. Land at the back of the property was sold off to help pay for the new buildings. It is still called “Strawberry Field” and the original walls and gates are there, and it’s still a Salvation Army Children’s Home. John sent Strawberry Field a large donation before his death and in his honour Strawberry Field named one of it’s buildings “Lennon Hall”. Yoko still sends donations of cash.

Who was the Real Eleanor Rigby?

Though there was a woman named Eleanor Rigby in Liverpool, she was not the inspiration for the song. Paul simply made up the name. The Father McKenzie in “Eleanor Rigby,” was almost called Father McCartney, when Paul first composed the lyrics. However, a search in the phone book yielded the more general name McKenzie.

Not LSD

Contrary to popular belief, the title for “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds” was prompted by 4-year-old Julian Lennon’s description of a painting he brought home from school, not the drug, LSD. John Lennon was said to prefer Elton John’s rendition of the song, and played background guitar and backup vocals on John’s version, credited as “Dr. Winston O’Boogie and his Reggae Guitars.”

Jude was?

Paul McCartney wrote “Hey Jude” for Julian Lennon, John’s son.

The Beatles- Yellow Submarine Poster

Ed Sullivan and the Beatles

Though the Beatles were still largely unknown in the U.S. in October 1963, Ed Sullivan got his first glimpse of Beatlemania on Halloween of that year. His plane at Heathrow Airport outside London was delayed due to hordes of screaming Beatles fans welcoming the boys back from an overseas concert. When he was notified about the cause of the delay, Ed Sullivan said, “Who the hell are the Beatles?” That experience prompted him to book them on his show in 1964. (The Beatles, for their part, had not previously heard of Ed Sullivan).

Though “The Ed Sullivan Show” was the first TV program in America to host the Beatles, (February 9, 1964), ABC and CBS shot concert footage of the band in November 1963 as Beatlemania swept England. On December 7, 1963, “The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite” featured footage of Beatles fans at a concert. On Friday, January 3, 1964, Jack Paar’s show was the first to broadcast footage of them on a major U.S. show, when Paar played a clip of the Beatles performing “She Loves You.” At that point Paar was not a fan, and he disparaged their haircuts on air.

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

Among the people on the cover of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” are Stuart Sutcliffe (one of the Beatles’ early band members), Laurel and Hardy, Marilyn Monroe, Karl Marx, boxer Sonny Liston, Bob Dylan, Lenny Bruce and Shirley Temple. Shirley had visited the Beatles in their dressing room backstage at a San Francisco concert in 1964. It is said when the Beatles requested her permission to use her image on the cover of the album, she was the only celebrity who insisted upon hearing the disc before granting permission.

John Lennon’s Aunt

Though she bought him his first guitar, John’s Aunt Mimi discouraged him from a career in music, saying, according to John: “The guitar’s all right as a hobby, but it won’t earn you any money.” Years later, John gave her a silver plaque with that quote engraved upon it.
In 1970 the world famous and world loved Beatles separated. Everybody was hoping to see the Beatles come back together. That hope ended when the peace loving John Lennon was killed outside his New York City apartment by 25 year old Mark David Chapman.
The Beatles were unusual because most rock was strong beat with no melody. The Beatles added melody to rock. The Beatles also added strong and meaningful lyrics. John Lennon wrote a book called “In His Own Write.” The Beatles started a new era of music. They wore their hair long and shaggy. This haircut was known as the Beatles haircut.

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Lady Gaga

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:21:46 +0000

Lady Gaga Dead, Latest In Celebrity Death Rumors

Lady Gaga

It’s happened again, the fake celebrity death rumors flooding the Internet, This is becoming ridiculously common, once something like this gets on Twitter, or what have you everyone believes it., Doesn’t anyone

read a paper or T.V news any more. At least check out the news websites before you spread rumors. So this latest rumor that has emerged is “Lady Gaga Dead.”

According to the “Lady Gaga Dead” rumor, the singer died a

s a result of a car accident. That is how most of the celebrities die when people post these faux reports online.

One problem with most of these death rumors, including

the “Lady Gaga Dead” one, is that people fall for them too easily. Exactly how gullible do the people who post these rumors think the public are? They feel the public is pretty gullible, obviously.

Lady Gaga

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Marilyn Monroe Posters

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:53:56 +0000

Marilyn Monroe Hollywood’s Eternal Beauty Poster

Marilyn Monroe Posters. Are a portrayal of a sexy blonde bombshell who has the world at her feet. But did she really? Fans have been trying to figure that out for decades.

Before she was discovered and became Marilyn Monroe the sex goddess, That we know, she was Norma Jean Masterson, a lonely young girl abandoned by her father and burdened by the pain of her mother’s mental instability. Marilyn Monroe would inherit her mother’s mental illness, and it affected many areas of her life, including her work.

Although she married a number of times, Loneliness haunted her throughout her life, as she became a product of the Hollywood machine, never feeling as though she belonged to anyone.

Marilyn Monroe posters are an extremely hot commodity. Why is she still so sort after? It’s been more than forty years since her Hollywood debut and yet Marilyn Monroe posters and other memorabilia are still number one sellers.

Did she ride on the coat tails of others or did she reach the heights of popularity on beauty alone. Or was her tremendous appeal from her vulnerability and charm. She spent her whole life striving for love and acceptance.

Marilyn Monroe acted in twenty-nine films over sixteen years surviving highs and lows in a career that ended to soon. Through her pursuit of stardom she finally found acceptance through her public. She once stated that she had never really belonged to anyone or anything until she felt the love of the fans.

Marilyn Monroe in the The Seven Year Itch Poster

The skirt-blowing scene from the movie “7 Year Itch” is the most popular of Marilyn Monroe posters. Many people feel haunted by her legacy and compelled to get to know this actress long after she has passed.

Marilyn Monroe posters, books, and other memorabilia allow us to get a brief glimpse into her world that left us with the unanswered question; why did her life end the way it did?

Marilyn Monroe posters are synonymous with beauty, sensuality and effervescence. She is an inspiration to all that strive to overcome personal obstacles to achieve greatness. Her popularity has never waned. Her vulnerability and innocence combined with her innate sensuality made her endearing to her fans. She was and still is considered the most famous woman of the 20th Century.

Marilyn Monroe and James Dean Poster

Actress Marilyn Monroe Wearing Gold Gown Designed by Bill Travilla for “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” Poster

Marilyn Monroe 3 Dimensional Poster

Marilyn Monroe in Manhattan Poster

Marilyn Monroe – Balcony Poster

Marilyn Monroe Posters.

Facts about Marilyn Monroe

Birth Name: Norma Jeane Mortenson Also Known As: Norma Jeane Baker

Birthday: June 1, 1926 Birth place: Los Angeles, CA Died: August 5, 1962

Location: Brentwood, CA Burial location: Corridor of Memories, #24, at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, CA

Height: 5 feet 5 1/2 inches

Weight: Varied, 115 – 120 lbs.

Measurements: 37-23-36 (Studio’s Claim); 35-22-35 (Dressmaker’s Claim)

Hair color: Blond

Eyes: Blue

High schools: Van Nuys High School; University High School

Occupations: Model, Actress, Singer

Mother: Gladys Baker

Half-brother: Hermitt Jack Baker

Half-sister: Berniece Miracle

Marriages: Jimmy Dougherty (1942-1946); Joe DiMaggio (1954); Arthur Miller (1956-1961)

Stepchildren: Joe DiMaggio, Jr., Jane and Robert Miller

Did you know? In 1999, Marilyn was named the Number One Sex Star of the 20th Century by Playboy magazine In 1999, Marilyn was voted the ‘Sexiest Woman of the Century’ by People Magazine. Issued on June 1, 1995, Marilyn was featured on a 32¢ US commemorative postage stamp. Elton John recorded the song “Candle in the Wind” as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. In December 1953, she was the Playboy “Sweetheart” of the Month. In February 1953, Marilyn was named the “The Most Advertised Girl in the World” by the Advertising Association of the West. She was crowned Miss California Artichoke Queen in 1947. In 1946, she began using the stage name Marilyn Monroe, but did not legally change her name until February 23, 1956. Marilyn Monroe married Joe DiMaggio in San Francisco City Hall. Marilyn Monroe was nominated for the 1956 British Academy Award for “Best Foreign Actress” in the Seven Year Itch. Marilyn Monroe Posters.

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