Terry O’Neill’s numerous pictures of the late rock star have been assembled into an impressive book, writes Richard Purden.

Reviewing the White Album is a bit like passing judgement on Michelangelo’s ceiling doodles for the Sistine Chapel or wondering why James Joyce didn’t use shorter sentences in Ulysses.

Sinead Dunphy is festival director of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Joey Tempest of the big-haired metal band tellsn Ed Power about megahit ‘The Final Countdown’ and his time living in this country.

Des O’Driscoll looks at what’s events are happening at the moment

Giles Martin was handed the near impossible task of remixing one of the greatest albums of all time, ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, which was produced by his father, writes Joe Nerssessian

A 51-year-old woman was found dead at a house near Enniskillen.

Laura Mvula’s new album is about much more than her recent breakup, writes Ed Power

Virtual reality is here, pretty much. As the first Oculus Rift systems make their way out to users we're about ready to be launched into a new world of entertainment. Provided you have the specs of course.

An innovative new show immerses audiences in The Beatles’ creative process at their legendary studios, writes Ed Power

George Martin has been described as "visionary" and "a musical genius" as tributes flooded in following his death at 90.

Architect-designed Gadshill was cutting-edge and has an impressive BER rating of B3, says Tommy Barker.

Tourists flocking to one of Britain’s favourite musical landmarks to recreate the Beatles’ Abbey Road crossing could see the addition of a “lollipop lady” to their holiday snaps.

A is for Asian angst

Not content with having another shot at winning the Crabbie’s Grand National, Across The Bay’s localowners have even begun writing their own headlines.

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Acts such as Stereophonics and chart-topper Gabrielle Aplin are to take part in a re-staging of a mammoth famed Beatles recording session exactly 50 years on.

HMV’s flagship London store famously played its part in helping The Beatles land their record deal, setting them on the path to becoming the biggest band in the world.

Adele has recorded the theme for James Bond film 'Skyfall'.

Adele is rumoured to be recording a song for the new James Bond film.

The London 2012 Paralympic Games opened tonight in a dramatic and moving ceremony that had starring roles for the Queen and Professor Stephen Hawking.

The London Olympics pop up on teapots, bunting and a one-eyed mascot — but strict branding laws are in place to ensure that official products are the only ones in the race.

Three men accused of travelling to Pakistan for terrorism training, including a British Muslim convert, appeared in court today.

The childhood homes of former Beatles John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney have become listed buildings, it was revealed today.

Kylie Minogue is recording her new album at Abbey Road and it will be out in 2013.

Paul McCartney will marry for the third time today, tying the knot with American heiress Nancy Shevell in front of close family and friends.

Amy Winehouse is "petrified" her ex will release songs detailing their relationship.

Florence And The Machine are to start record their album in "April or May".

Residents in south Dublin are to continue their campaign to reinstate a number of bus services.

A south Dublin man has been given a three-year sentence for a “savage” assault during which he bit off part of another man’s nose.

The historic Abbey Road studios, which played their part in famed recordings from Elgar to The Beatles, were today given listed building status.

Musical supremo Andrew Lloyd Webber has joined the battle to save the historic Abbey Road studios, revealing he would like to buy it.

Paul McCartney told of his hopes that the famous Abbey Road Studios could be saved after reportedly being put up for sale by owner EMI.

It is reported the famous Abbey Road recording studios are up for sale.

Beatles fans were today gearing up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the creation of one of the most famous album covers ever.

AN ALBUM featuring the voice of Pope Benedict XVI is to be released worldwide later this year, a record label has announced.

A previously unseen “mystery” George Harrison lyric went on public display today.

ALL of the Beatles’ original albums are to be re-released, digitally remastered, on the same day, it was announced yesterday.

All of the Beatles’ original albums are to be re-released, digitally remastered, on the same day, it was announced today.

PAUL McCARTNEY says it is time an experimental Beatles track saw the light of day.

WORK has got under way on a €20 million convent and care home for a congregation of nuns who have been based in Waterford city for generations.

Noel Gallagher has admitted ripping out a piece of the floor from Abbey Road studios.

A bag of cash helped Oasis overturn a ban from bosses of fabled London studios Abbey Road - and steal recording space from U2.

British people believe the UK music charts have lost credibility and reflect the marketing power behind overhyped artists rather than the nation’s musical tastes, a poll has found.

A man is attempting to set a world record for the number of live Elvis Presley tribute performances achieved by one person in a single day.

A GROUP of pensioners with a 90-year-old lead singer has begun its bid to storm the charts.

A group of pensioners with a 90-year-old lead singer begin their bid to storm the charts today.

OASIS, Kaiser Chiefs and The Killers are to record their own versions of tracks from Beatles album Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band to mark its 40th anniversary.

A 78-year-old pedestrian has been killed in Monkstown in Co. Dublin.