Archive for November, 2006

McCartney lyrics for sale

Everyone loves a good Beatles song. But how much? How much would you give to own some original handwritten Beatles lyrics? Auctioneers at Christie’s in New York have put an estimate value of £167,000 or $300,000 for a copy of “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer”, handwritten by Sir Paul McCartney. Quoted on Contactmusic.com, Christie’s spokeswoman Helen Hall [...]

Boy George slammed by former band

In some ways, it’s good to see Boy George back in catty form. Unless you are former members of Culture Club, that is. The singer and DJ has been scathing of his criticism of the band and its new singer, Sam Butcher, who are currently organising a 20th anniversary tour in the UK as Cultue [...]