The latest Beatles news and most informative, thought-provoking talk from veteran pioneer Beatles reporter Steve Marinucci, the founder of Abbeyrd’s Beatles Page, the first true Beatles news website online in 1995. Our show focuses on topical Beatles subjects and news that fans are talking about. A frequent guest on our show is the distinguished author Candy Leonard, author of ”Beatleness: How The Beatles and their Fans Remade the World,” an acclaimed book on Beatle history and fandom. Join our pages on Facebook -- Beatles News And Information and Beatles News Briefs - The Podcast and FOLLOW US! Send your comments, suggestions and questions for the show to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you. You can see and hear all of our shows, both video and audio, at Beatles News Briefs - Steve Marinucci's Archive (https://beatlesnewsbriefs.blogspot.com/). (Note: Many of our recent shows on YouTube are captioned in additional languages.)
#130: May Pang on John Lennon, "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story" and her iconic photographs
The legendary May Pang opens up about her life with John Lennon, the “Lost Weekend,” the making of The Lost Weekend: A Love Story," and the iconic photographs that reshaped how fans understand Lennon’s most surprising creative period and that she is showing in local exhibitions around the country. In this in‑depth conversation, she shares new stories, personal reflections, and behind‑the‑scenes moments that Beatles fans have never heard before. If you love Beatles history, rare stories, and firsthand accounts from the people who were actually there, this interview is essential listening. (Special note: The video version on YouTube only has a video gallery of pictures taken by May Pang.)
#MayPang #JohnLennon #LostWeekend #Beatles #BeatlesHistory #TheLostWeekendALoveStory #DVD #TheBeatles #PaulMcCartney #TheRaspberries #EricCarmen #PhilSpector #MalEvans #GeorgeHarrison #RingoStarr #madisonsquaregarden #EltonJohn
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page.CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you!NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.
30 Aug 2026
"An Inside Look at Liverpool's International Beatles Week From Three Fans Attending"
Each year, International Beatles Week brings fans from around the world together for live music, rare talks, tributes, and unforgettable moments. Here, we present a report from some fans attending this annual Liverpool festival on what this year's event is like. If you love Beatles history, live music, and global fan culture or if you've never been to the festival, this recap gives an idea of what you can expect. #InternationalBeatlesWeek #BeatlesWeek #Liverpool #Beatles #BeatlesFans #BeatlesHistory #BeatlesNewsBriefs #SteveMarinucci #JohnLennon #PaulMcCartney #GeorgeHarrison #RingoStarr #Beatlemania #BeatlesFestival #LiverpoolMusic #BeatlesCommunity #BeatlesEvents #BeatlesReport #MusicHistory #RockHistory
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page.CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you!NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.
28 Aug 2026
#128 - Count Five's Kenn Ellner on ‘Psychotic Reaction’ & Music Life in a Beatles-Ruled World
Beatles News Briefs #128 dives into garage‑rock history as Kenn Ellner of the legendary Count Five recounts the making of their iconic 1966 hit “Psychotic Reaction” — a song that helped define the psychedelic‑garage sound and still inspires musicians today. Kenn shares vivid stories about the band’s early days, the whirlwind success of their breakout single, and what it was like trying to stand out in a music world dominated by The Beatles, British Invasion bands, and rapidly changing rock trends. You’ll hear about the band’s creative process, the cultural moments that shaped their sound, encounters with The Doors, Otis Redding and others, and Kenn’s personal reflections on Count Five’s legacy. If you love garage rock, ’60s music history, or behind‑the‑scenes stories from artists who lived it, this is just what you're looking for.
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page.CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you!NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.
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