Video: 'Ringo Starr And Keith Moon Introduce Sparks - ABC In Concert 2nd Anniversary Show - 8 November 1974'

(Friday, November 8, 1974) — Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr made a surprise appearance today at Aquarius Theatre in Los Angeles during the taping of ABC’s fortnightly music program, In Concert, hosted by fellow drummer Keith Moon of The Who. Continue reading Ringo Starr makes cameo appearance on ABC-TV music show 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1974) →

Video: 'George Harrison - While my guitar gently weeps (Live Cow Palace 1974)'

(Wednesday, November 6, 1974, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. PST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed the first of two shows in two days tonight at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, just outside of San Francisco, California, on the third stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs at Cow Palace near San Francisco 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1974) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney This is Your Life for John Conteh in November 1974 Abbey Road Studio's'

(Wednesday, November 6, 1974) — As part of a setup for John Conteh’s appearance on the Nov. 13, 1974, edition of the Thames/ITV Network program This Is Your Life, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney invited the boxer to Abbey Road studios in London today for a “supposed” celebratory snap shot. Continue reading Paul McCartney tapes appearance on ‘This Is Your Life’ with boxer John Conteh 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1974) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney Letting Go Early Take 1, Nov 1974'

(Tuesday, November 5, 1974; during sessions for Venus and Mars) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his British-American band Wings began recording their fourth studio album today as the band tracked “Letting Go” at EMI Studios in London (take 21 was the master; overdubs would be added next year). Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings begin recording fourth studio album ‘Venus and Mars’ in London 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 5 1974) →

Video: 'George Harrison Live At The Center Coliseum, Seattle - November 4th, 1974'

(Monday, November 4, 1974, scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. PST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison performed tonight at Seattle Center Coliseum in Seattle, Washington, on the second stop of his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison performs at Seattle Center Coliseum 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1974) →

Video: 'George Harrison Live In Vancouver, Canada - November 2nd, 1974'

(Saturday, November 2, 1974, evening PST; during George Harrison and Ravi Shankar’s 1974 North American tour) — George Harrison launched his 45-show George Harrison & Friends North American Tour tonight at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, in support of his next single “Dark Horse,” the title track of his new album, and his new label, Dark Horse Records. Continue reading George Harrison launches first North American tour by an ex-Beatle at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974) →

Video: 'George Harrison - Dark Horse (Full Album) - 1974' (9 tracks)

(Thursday, October 31, 1974; during recording sessions for Dark Horse) — George Harrison wrapped up recording sessions for his fifth solo studio album (third studio album since the Beatles’ break-up), Dark Horse, today at A&M Studios in Los Angeles, taping three tracks, including “Mãya Love,” the title track, and “Far East Man.” Continue reading George Harrison completes recording sessions for ‘Dark Horse’ studio album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974) →

Video: 'John Lennon - Rock 'N' Roll (Full Album)' (13 tracks)

(Thursday, October 31, 1974, 2:00-8:00 p.m. EST; during recording sessions for Rock ‘n’ Roll) — Former Beatle John Lennon wrapped up recording sessions for his sixth solo studio album, Rock ‘n’ Roll today at Record Plant (East) recording studio in New York City. Continue reading John Lennon completes recording of ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ studio album at Record Plant in New York 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 31 1974) →

Video: 'Junior's Farm (DJ Edit)'

(Friday, October 25, 1974) — The single “Junior’s Farm“/”Sally G” by Paul McCartney and Wings was released in the UK today (released in the U.S. on Nov. 4, 1974). Continue reading Paul McCartney and Wings release ‘Junior’s Farm’/’Sally G’ single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 25 1974) →

Video: 'George Harrison Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles Press Conference - 23 October 1974'

(Wednesday, October 23, 1974, 11:42 a.m. PDT) — George Harrison dismissed any hope of a Beatles reunion as mere fantasy today, stating bluntly that the legendary band would only consider reuniting if they were financially desperate. Continue reading George Harrison shuts down Beatles reunion rumors, opens up about marriage split during press conference to promote upcoming tour 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 23 1974) →