Idolator — Bruce Johnston is the perennial "Sixth Beach Boy," so to speak, even though he's been in the Beach Boys since 1965, when he replaced Glen Campbell (!) as the stand-in for Brian Wilson. Heckfire, he's allegedly the guy who played Pet Sounds for the... more info

The Quietus — Historian blasts Scouse beat combo more info

Guardian Music — John Harris: Ignore the cult studs' blether: the Beatles were as counter-cultural as they wanted to be – they were musicians, not capitalists more info

AP - When it comes to members of the Beatles, even doodles are a treasure. more info

Yahoo! Music — AP - When it comes to members of the Beatles, even doodles are a treasure. more info

Undercover, Australia — Klaus Voormann, best known for his history with The Beatles, is recording an album with his old friends such as Ringo Starr and Joe Walsh. more info

PopSugar UK — Prince William and Prince Harry will take part in an off-road motorbike rally in South Africa later this month. Money raised from the Enduro Africa 08 event will be divided between Sentebale, Unicef and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. — ... more info

Guardian Music — Cambridge University historian identifies rural revivalist Rolf Gardiner as true youth culture pioneer more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Oasis kicked off their UK tour in Liverpool last night (October 7), and were introduced onstage by boxer and friend Ricky Hatton.The gig was Oasis' first since the guitarist was pushed over by a stage invader at the Canadian V Festival, injuring his ... more info

Mercury News, California — Oasis borrows from the Beatles once again on new album more info