Abbey Road Studios Is Up For Sale

Recording venue made famous by the Beatles album set to fetch £10M plus

Abbey Road, one of the world's most famous recording studios, has been put up for sale.

According to the Financial Times, owners EMI are reckoned to want tens of millions of pounds for the St John's Wood site, nowadays less favoured than before thanks to the rise of cheaper computerised recording techniques that don't need Abbey Road's luxurious line in space and equipment.

Made famous by the Beatles' album of the same name with its iconic cover featuring the four members of the group striding across an Abbey Road zebra crossing, the studios has hosted a rock and roll call of seminal moments that chart the history of UK pop music.

It was at Abbey Road in 1958 that Cliff Richard recorded Move It, Britain's first rock and roll single; during the 1960s the Beatles created the bulk of their albums here; in the 70s, it gave birth to one of the biggest selling LPs of all time, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and in more recent years the likes of Duran Duran, Blur, Oasis and Radiohead have all made music at Abbey Road.

Though most well known for its link with rock's gentry, Abbey Road is big enough to hold an orchestra and has been used by plenty of classical musicians, going back to its first year in 1931 when Sir Edward Elgar and the London Symphony Orchestra recorded Land of Hope and Glory within its walls.

Unfortunately for any would-be buyer, the zebra crossing, which is right outside the studios, isn't part of the deal.

Now a tourist-photo favourite, the picture of John, Paul, George and Ringo remains one of the most memorable album covers ever made. When Abbey Road was released in 1969, the fact Paul was the only Beatle to go barefoot for the shot fuelled rumours he was dead.

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Ex-Oasis Drummer Alan White To Run The London Marathon For Charity

Former Oasis drummer Alan White is to run this year's Virgin London Marathon.White, who drummed for Oasis from 1995 until 2004, is raising money for the Alzheimer's society, and asking people to donate via his Justgiving page.

White has set a target of £2,000 to be raised in time for the April 25 run.

Since leaving Oasis, White has kept a relatively low profile, though he is currently playing in Trio Valore alongside brother (and fellow drummer) Steve White and ex-Ocean Colour Scene bassist Damon Minchella.

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Robbie Williams: 'Oasis Deserve Brit Award'

Robbie Williams has claimed that Oasis deserve to win the special one-off 'Brits Album of 30 Years' at the Brit Awards.

The 'Bodies' singer has put his support behind the group's 1995 LP (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, which is up against records including Coldplay's A Rush Of Blood To The Head and The Verve's Urban Hymns.

"Of the potential winners Oasis definitely deserve it. It's been my favourite album of the last 30 years," he told The Sun.

"You can't argue with how fantastic that album is, and if it wins it deserves it."

Discussing his past rift with the 'Wonderwall' band, he added: "We've all grown up a bit so there won't be any trouble."

Further albums up for the prize include Dido's No Angel, Dire Straits's Brothers In Arms, Duffy's Rockferry, Keane's Hopes & Fears, Phil Collins's No Jacket Required, Sade's Diamond Life and The Man Who by Travis.

Williams will pick up the 'Outstanding Contribution To Music' prize at the event, which takes place at London's Earls Court tomorrow.

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Rare Oasis Memorabilia Up For Sale

The original mirror, which was featured on the front cover of Oasis debut album "Definitely Maybe", is up for auction at eBay – take a look here:

The same seller is also selling the original pictures from the first ever Oasis photo session, and an Oasis flag used on stage during Knebworth 1996.

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Johnny Depp Gave Noel Gallagher His White Rickenbacker 330

Johnny Depp has starred in a string of critically acclaimed blockbusters, but his personal career high was playing slide guitar on the song Fade In-Out Oasis album “Be Here Now.”

Depp even gave Noel Gallagher a guitar during the recording session, which he often plays at concerts now. Johnny said, “The guys are pals of mine, and I was in the studio when they put down Fade In-Out so they let me play lead slide guitar. “We did it in one take, too. I gave Noel Gallagher a white guitar as a gift and he often uses it in gigs. “You’ll know it’s mine because it has the letter ‘P’ on it.”

The guitar Johnny gave to Noel is a Rickenbacker 330.

P was a short-lived American alternative rock band formed in early 1993 by Butthole Surfers frontman Gibby Haynes (vocals), actor Johnny Depp (guitar/bass), actor Sal Jenco (percussion), and songwriter Bill Carter (guitar/bass). The band performed their first show at the Austin Music Awards in 1993 and released their eponymous album on November 21, 1995 under Capitol Records.

A picture of Noel with the guitar can be found here.

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The Vatican's 10 Commandments For Good Listening

The Holy See's newspaper Saturday published its picks for pop rock paradise, ranging from Michael Jackson's album "Thriller" to Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" and the Beatles' "Revolver."

What L'Osservatore Romano calls a semiserious guide on the road to good music will take you to "Graceland" — Paul Simon's album made the cut. And it does get into the "Supernatural" by Carlos Santana.

The newspaper calls them classics to pack for a desert island. The other picks are David Crosby's "If I Could Only Remember My Name;" "Rumours" by Fleetwood Mac, Donald Fagen's "Nightfly," the U2's "Achtung Baby," and "(What's The Story) Morning Glory" by the Oasis.

Source: The Associated Press

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Best Oasis Drummer

Who is the best drummer Oasis have ever had?

Tony McCarroll
Alan White
Zak Starkey
Chris Sharrock

You can cast your vote in the side menu all this month.

Alan White is currently winning with 43% of the votes.

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Russell Brand's Amy Winehouse Joke Tops Brits List

Russell Brand's gag about the state of Amy Winehouse's liver has been ranked the greatest on-stage quip at the Brit Awards.

Russell, who hosted the show in 2007, famously joked about the boozy singer: "Amy Winehouse - her surname's beginning to sound like a description of her liver."

MySpace users were asked to choose from a shortlist of the most amusing and cringeworthy comments since the event began in 1977.

Russell's gag came ahead of Robbie Williams challenging Liam Gallagher to a punch-up. As he stepped on stage to collect an award in 2000, he said: "Liam, a hundred grand of your money and a hundred grand of my money? We'll get in a ring and we'll have a fight and you can all watch it on TV."

The Gallaghers were involved in a number of the most memorable lines, with Liam ranked third for his 1996 remark at host Chris Evans: "It will take more than Ginger Bollocks to throw us off."

Will Francis, editor of MySpace UK, said: "The Brits are a national institution and millions of us tune in every year, not just to see who wins and who loses but to see who trips up on stage and who gives the wittiest speeches - the best of which linger in the memory long after the ceremony is over."

Justin Timberlake was fourth in the poll with his 2004 quip: "This is only my first record so you guys stick with me, we've got depression and drug addiction to go through."

In fifth was Bjork's bizarre 1998 comment "I am a grateful grapefruit".

Source: The Press Association

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I'm A Brit Busy That Night

There could be an awkward moment next Tuesday night when the winner of the best Brits Album Of 30 Years is announced.

Acts including Coldplay, Dire Straits and Travis are nominated - but organisers are having a nightmare persuading any of them to turn up.

Oasis, Keane, Duffy, Sade and Dido are also in the running but none of them have agreed to attend yet either.

Phil Collins and The Verve's frontman Richard Ashcroft will be there - but unless they win it could be a little embarrassing.

Radio 2 listeners have already decided the outcome in a public vote and the winner will be announced on the night.

A Brits source said: "Invitations have gone out to all concerned but it is now a tricky situation.

"Dire Straits, The Verve and Oasis have all split. Sade won't go as she likes to protect her privacy.

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"Chris Martin and Co have turned us down as they're recording and preparing for shows.

"Duffy is in the studio in the US. Organisers are exploring all avenues to resolve this."

Oasis' 1995 smash (What's The Story) Morning Glory? is the bookies' favourite.

I think the plan to celebrate the Brits' 30th anniversary with some special awards was a blunder.
Ditching Best Live Act for the best Brits performance of the past three decades was a poor choice.

And the shortlist for this best album of the last 30 years is very odd.

Nevertheless I'm looking forward to the bash.

For the first time in years the race for the main prizes is wide open. Bring it on.

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Vote For Oasis At The NME Awards

The shortlists for the Shockwaves NME Awards 2010 have been announced.

Oasis and co are in the running for the following awards.

Best British Band (sponsored by Shockwaves)
Arctic Monkeys
Biffy Clyro
Kasabian
Muse
Oasis

Best Video (sponsored by NME TV)
Arctic Monkeys – 'Cornerstone '
Biffy Clyro – 'The Captain'
Kasabian – 'Fire'
The Maccabees – 'Can You Give It'
Oasis – 'Falling Down'

Best Live Event
Blur at Hyde Park
Jay-Z at Alexandra Palace
Muse at Teignmouth
Oasis at Heaton Park
The Dead Weather at Shoreditch Church

Hero Of The Year
Beyoncé Knowles
Noel Gallagher
Rage Against The Machine
Matt Bellamy
Alex Turner

Villain Of The Year
Noel Gallagher
Liam Gallagher
Simon Cowell
Kanye West
Lady Gaga

Best Dressed
Lady Gaga
Liam Gallagher
Noel Fielding
Florence Welch
Karen O

Worst Dressed
Lady Gaga
Matt Bellamy
Katy Perry
Liam Gallagher
Elly Jackson, La Roux

Worst Band
Green Day
Oasis
Jonas Brothers
Paramore
JLS

Best Band Blog
Muse (Muse.mu and Twitter.com/muse)
Radiohead (Radiohead.com/deadairspace)
Noel Gallagher (Oasisinet.com)
Los Campesinos! (Loscampesinos.com)
Paramore (Paramore.net)

Voting is now open at NME.COM/awards.

This year's ceremony, will take place at the O2 Academy Brixton on February 24.

The Best Debut Album Of All Time?

MTV.COM currently have a poll to find 'The Best Debut Album Of All Time' and Oasis have been included in the shortlist of twelve albums with Definitely Maybe.

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Ex Oasis Man To Run The London Marathon

Ex Oasis drummer Alan White will be running the London Marathon in April for the Alzheimer's Society, you can sponsor him by clicking here.

Keep up to date with what Alan's up to on his myspace page www.myspace.com/whiteyalan

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Charity Auction For Teenage Cancer Trust Tickets

Teenage Cancer Trust announced an all-star, 10-night line up to celebrate its 10th year of music and comedy at the Royal Albert Hall!

Following Depeche Mode's sold-out gig on 17th February, Them Crooked Vultures kick off nine consecutive nights, ending with The Who on Tuesday 30th!

Don't miss your chance to bid in these one off auctions for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Bid on either the meet and greet package or just enjoy the show from some of the best seats in the house!

This is a pay what you bid Auction.

All proceeds will go to Teenage Cancer Trust. Please note, if you have already bought standard tickets for the below gigs, Ticketmaster will refund those in full if you are successful in this auction.

Please see the events applicable to these once in a lifetime auctions, and keep checking here for future auction events!

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Liam Gallagher - The Best Frontman Of All Time?

There are thousands of imitators out there... if not more. The swagger, the snarling voice, the stance, the stare. We think you'll agree, there is only one Liam Gallagher. (The world simply isn't big enough for two!)

Q Magazine are currently running a poll to find the 'Ultimate Frontman'. If you feel like giving Liam your vote, why not head on over to the magazine's website.

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Win A Very Rare Piece Of Oasis Memorabilia

Big Brother Recordings Limited celebrated their 10th anniversary on 7th February having sold over 6 million albums by Oasis in the UK alone in the last decade. The label was formed after the demise of Creation Records and has released every Oasis record since then.

They are offering one fan the opportunity to win Big Brother's Platinum Disc of the album 'Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants'.

This is an extremely rare piece of memorabilia from Oasis' history so would make a great addition to any fans' collection.

To win this prize, go to the Competitions page on the Official Oasis Site HERE!*

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Erik Hassle Covers Oasis' Live Forever

If it weren't for Oasis, Swedish singer Erik Hassle's career could have been all about scoring goals instead of hits.

The big-quiffed songwriting talent popped in to the Sun HQ to perform a trio of tunes - including a tender cover of Oasis anthem Live Forever.

Watch his rendition of the defunct Manc band's 1994 hit here.

However, Erik revealed his main ambition as a youngster was to be a footie star - until Noel and Liam Gallagher intervened.

He said: "I used to love playing football, but I stopped at 16.

"Before music, for my whole life I wanted to play professionally. There was a bit of interest.

"When I was a kid, for a long time I was a midfielder. I played in the high league for boys. I could have gone on with that.

"But I've always loved music. Especially Oasis."

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Liam Gallagher To Lauch His Own Official Website

Liam Gallagher is set to launch his own official website at www.liamgallagher.com

Chillifish who has been parking the LiamGallagher.com domain name is about to go live with the URL.

The same company had the URL redirect to Pretty Green in an earlier version.

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Gem Archer To Join Paul Weller On Stage At The NME Awards

Paul Weller is to receive a top honorary prize at this year's NME Awards, the annual Godlike Genius title.

The former frontman for The Jam will receive his award later this month and perform with ex Oasis man Gem Archer at the event which takes place at the O2 Brixton Academy in south London.

The bash is to be hosted by Jarvis Cocker and will be staged on February 24.

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Noel Gallagher Won't Attend Court Date For Attacker

Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher's on-again, off-again plan to address a Toronto court at the sentencing of a fan who attacked him onstage in 2008 is now off again.

At the urging of Mr. Gallagher, 42, the Crown sought and received an adjournment of last week's scheduled sentencing of Danny Sullivan, 48, of Pickering so that the British rock star could deliver his victim impact statement in person. Mr. Sullivan had already pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm for drunkenly mounting the stage at a Toronto Island concert and shoving Mr. Gallagher into a speaker cabinet, breaking three of his ribs.

Mr. Justice Richard Schneider reluctantly agreed to the delay, but at a hearing to set the new sentencing date of March 23 yesterday, prosecutor Ruth Kleinhenz told court Mr. Gallagher no longer plans to attend.

“I'm mystified,” John Collins, lawyer for Mr. Sullivan, said later. “I suppose there's reason to be concerned we might encounter another delay; hopefully that's not the case.”

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Gallagher Brothers Set To Snub The Brits

If Brits bosses thought they could end the almighty Wonderbrawl between the Gallaghers, they need to think again.

Feuding Oasis brothers Liam, 37, and Noel, 42, have both been invited to next week's 30th anniversary awards show - and no expense has been spared for their "arrival".

A £14,000 table has been reserved for the lads - whose (What's The Story) Morning Glory? is up for Best British Album of the last 30 years.

However, we're told the chances of them both turning up are about as likely as Gary Glitter picking up a lifetime achievement award.

The brothers are still refusing to speak to each other - and if anyone does get them talking again, well, they'll deserve an award.

Liam, for one, is mulling over the thought of turning up on the night. He said: "I want to go. I want a night out and it would close the Oasis thing for me if we won it." But if he goes, Noel's a no-show, apparently.

His older brother has told pals that if Liam went he would snub the awards completely - and he has a plan B up his sleeve thanks to his mates from Kasabian.

A pal said: "Liam and Noel have still not spoken since they split.

"Things are so bad that Noel is moving into a new house at the moment and is so off radar, Liam doesn't even know the address. Every day the Brits are on the phone checking to see if they are coming, but there is still no answer from either of them. It's as if one is waiting for the other to crack and apologise.

"Liam's thinking he'll leave it until the last minute and will decide if he's going on Tuesday, which is the day itself." However, his relaxed rock star attitude is giving Brits organisers some serious problems.

"This is a live TV show," we're told. "There is no way bosses can keep an entire table empty, waiting on the off chance that they will rock up. Apart from the fact they will lose out on £14,000 worth of unused tickets if they don't turn up, a big empty table will look terrible on the TV." It certainly will - and canny Noel has the perfect get-out clause. Our source adds: "The Kasabian lads have asked Noel if he would perform at a War Child gig on the same night.

"He is seriously considering giving Liam and the awards the finger and turning up to play as a special guest." Brit mean, Noel!

Source: www.mirror.co.uk

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