The Beatles

"It Started in Hamburg": Klaus Voormann Launches New Exhibition at the Reeperbahn Festival Hamburg

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Monday, September 10, 2018
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Klaus Voormann, legendary musician, Beatles-friend, designer of the Beatles' iconic Revolver album cover and Grammy Award winner, will be launching a new exhibition in Hamburg.

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  • Klaus Voormann, legendary musician, Beatles-friend, designer of the Beatles' iconic Revolver album cover and Grammy Award winner, will be launching a new exhibition in Hamburg.
  • To be shown as part of the Reeperbahn Festival, the exhibition will be open to the public from 19 to 23 September 2018 and will be dedicated to Voormann's substantial creative work, which started in Hamburg in 1958.
  • The exhibition is based on Voormann's new book, "Klaus Voormann - It started in Hamburg", which was released on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
  • The exhibition was specifically designed to be put on display in a marquee within the Festival Village ( http://www.voormann.com and http://www.hi-life.de/klaus-voormann .)

Imagine ... John Lennon Forever

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Friday, September 7, 2018
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Postal Service honored singer and songwriter John Lennon today as the latest addition to its Music Icons stamp series at a first-day-of-issue ceremony in New York City's Central Park.

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  • Postal Service honored singer and songwriter John Lennon today as the latest addition to its Music Icons stamp series at a first-day-of-issue ceremony in New York City's Central Park.
  • Lennon, a rock and pop music icon, is world renowned as a founding member of the Beatles and a successful solo artist.
  • "It's a privilege to commemorate the life of John Lennon one of the most celebrated musicians and iconic personalities of the 20th century," said Brennan.
  • The Music Icons: John Lennon Commemorative Forever stamp features a photo of Lennon taken by noted rock 'n' roll photographer Bob Gruen in August 1974.

Winner Announced in OWC's "Come Together NYC" Giveaway

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Thursday, August 30, 2018
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WOODSTOCK,Ill., Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- OWC , a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company, announced that Bruce Mandel is the winner of their "Come Together with OWC in NYC" giveaway.

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  • WOODSTOCK,Ill., Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- OWC , a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company, announced that Bruce Mandel is the winner of their "Come Together with OWC in NYC" giveaway.
  • They will also attend Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band's concert at Radio City Music Hall that evening.
  • As part of the Lennon Bus' programming, thousands of artists submitted songs for consideration in the annual John Lennon Songwriting Competition.
  • "We are happy to announce the winners of both our giveaway and the John Lennon Songwriting Competition," said Mr. O'Connor.

John Lennon's Imagine - "The Ultimate Collection"

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Thursday, August 23, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --On October 5,Geffen/UMe celebrates the apex of John Lennon's solo career with a six-disc box set, Imagine The Ultimate Collection.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --On October 5,Geffen/UMe celebrates the apex of John Lennon's solo career with a six-disc box set, Imagine The Ultimate Collection.
  • The comprehensive nature of the full Imagine The Ultimate Collection is the absolute best representation of a career artist working at the top of his creative game.
  • One delicate transfer to digital later, the "Imagine" demo, subsequently enhanced superbly by Paul Hicks, appears within this comprehensive set.
  • Pre-order now and listen to the original demo of "Imagine" at: http://imaginejohnyoko.com
    Also on October 5, Eagle Vision will release two films by John & Yoko, Imagine and Gimme Some Truth, on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms.

OWC Giving Away Once in a Lifetime Trip for Two to NYC in September

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
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The trip will coincide with the Lennon Bus' annual Come Together NYC programming, kicking off at New York City Hall on September 13th.

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  • The trip will coincide with the Lennon Bus' annual Come Together NYC programming, kicking off at New York City Hall on September 13th.
  • The "Come Together with OWC in NYC" contest will allow one grand prize winner and guest to be part of the residency launch events taking place on September 13th.
  • Entry to the contest will be through OWC's social media account postings, with a reply to the question "What does peace mean to you?"
  • "OWC has been a sponsor of the Lennon Bus and their mission for many years," said Sally Washlow, Sr. Vice President of Marketing and Sales, OWC.

Media Advisory: U.S. Postal Service Honors John Lennon with New Commemorative Forever Stamp

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
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What:John Lennon Forever stamp dedication ceremony, officiated by Postmaster General and CEO Megan J. Brennan

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  • What:John Lennon Forever stamp dedication ceremony, officiated by Postmaster General and CEO Megan J. Brennan
    Background:This stamp, honoring legendary singer and songwriter John Lennon, is the latest in a series of Music Icons stamps.
  • Beloved around the world, Lennon was successful both as a founding member of the Beatles and as a solo artist.
  • The stamp artwork features a 1974 photo of John Lennon taken by noted rock music photographer Bob Gruen for Lennon's "Walls and Bridges"album.
  • The stamp pane resembles a vintage 45-rpm record sleeve and features Lennon at his white piano on the reverse side.

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Announces Come Together Amsterdam, European Summer Tour

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Friday, June 22, 2018
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"It is also exciting to see the curriculum and work of the Lennon Bus continue to widen its global reach."

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  • "It is also exciting to see the curriculum and work of the Lennon Bus continue to widen its global reach."
  • On Friday, June 29, the Lennon Bus will be parked outside Melkweg and open to the public from 13:00 until 15:30.
  • Peter Boeglin, CEO of the Neutrik Group, echoed this sentiment stating: "Our Neutrik Team is pleased to once again support the philanthropic efforts of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus.
  • The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Europe is a state-of-the-art mobile Pro Audio and HD video recording facility that provides hands-on experiences for students of all ages.

Dropp.TV Announces Andrew McCartney as CEO

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Thursday, May 24, 2018
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In 2013, Microsoft tapped McCartney as CEO in Residence of Microsoft Ventures in the UK.

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  • In 2013, Microsoft tapped McCartney as CEO in Residence of Microsoft Ventures in the UK.
  • McCartney has spent his career finding, leading and advising groundbreaking startups including Jampot Technologies, AppyParking, TaDaweb, Skim.it, and Tech City UK.
  • In doing so McCartney has driven significant shareholder value for early investors in these companies.
  • Most recently, McCartney founded Whitespace Ventures Ltd., a venture capital fund based in London.

Rawlings Tigers, Nation's Largest Youth Baseball Club, Partners with Groundwork

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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Surprisingly, fee billing and collections is one of youth teams' largest pain points.

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  • Surprisingly, fee billing and collections is one of youth teams' largest pain points.
  • The Rawlings Tigers chose to partner with Groundwork because, unlike the other payment automation options available, Groundwork focuses solely on youth team needs without bundling in costly suites of extraneous services.
  • "The travel component of youth sports is growing quickly, but it can financially stretch some families," said Bill Lennon , Co-founder and CEO of Groundwork.
  • As of this writing, 115 Rawlings Tigers athletes have gone on to college baseball commitments, and 90 percent of 17U athletes were offered college baseball scholarships.