ContactMusic — The Beatles' original drummer Pete Best has had a road in his native Liverpool, England named in his honour. The musician spent two years as a member of the Fab Four before being replaced by Ringo Starr in 1962. Fans have been campaigning over the la... more info

NME — Facebook campaign successful in remembering 'sixth member' more info

ContactMusic — Hollywood funnyman Steve Martin used his art collecting connections to contact Sir Paul Mccartney. The Parenthood comedian and keen art collector wanted to team up with the former Beatles legend for his band, Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers' ... more info

The Telegraph — This image - not developed until this year - was estimated at $2,000 and fetched $68,500. more info

Guardian Music — Derek Brown helped to sort them out at the time of Sergeant Pepper. Now he's back in action at the age of 77It's one of the immortal lines of 20th century pop music – '4000 holes in Blackburn, Lancashire'. Mystery, curiosity and oddity come togethe... more info

Guardian Music — Facebook campaigners win a Place - or rather a Drive - in history for Pete Best; and for his Mum, Mona, who gave the foursome an early handAnother example of social network power has prodded Liverpool into acknowledging its second overlooked hero is ... more info

Guardian Music — The Mercury Prize shortlist reveals British music's strength in depth. But as the iPod generation roam across genres in search of new sounds, are they missing out on some vital spark of youth?Of all the major cultural awards handed out each year, it ... more info

Detroit Free Press — As Paul McCartney heads to Comerica Park for his latest Detroit appearance, it's worth looking back at his first visits to the Motor City, when he showed up with a little rock 'n' roll combo called the Beatles. more info

Guardian Music — XOYO, LondonLiam Finn is burdened with the tiresome expectations that beset all rock-star progeny who follow their parents' line of work. The 27-year-old singer-songwriter is the son of Neil Finn, the frontman of veteran melodic rockers Crowded House... more info

ContactMusic — A Broadway musical dedicated to The Beatles is set to close early. Rain A Tribute to the Beatles was due to run until September (11), but will now shut on 31 July (11). The news comes amid reports ticket sales for the stage show have slowed down in..... more info