The legendary May Pang opens up about her life with John Lennon, the “Lost Weekend,” the making of The Lost Weekend: A Love Story," and the iconic photographs that reshaped how fans understand Lennon’s most surprising creative period and that she is showing in local exhibitions around the country. In this in‑depth conversation, she shares new stories, personal reflections, and behind‑the‑scenes moments that Beatles fans have never heard before. If you love Beatles history, rare stories, and firsthand accounts from the people who were actually there, this interview is essential listening. (Special note: The video version on YouTube only has a video gallery of pictures taken by May Pang.)

Be sure to check out our follow-up YouTube short with a story from May not included here in the interview. It's titled, "May Pang: The "Walrus" And Yoko Were No-Shows At Rick Nelson's "Garden Party".

Note: For more information on May Pang's art exhibition schedule, go to https://maypangphotography.com

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Each year, International Beatles Week brings fans from around the world together for live music, rare talks, tributes, and unforgettable moments. Here, we present a report from some fans attending this annual Liverpool festival on what this year's event is like. If you love Beatles history, live music, and global fan culture or if you've never been to the festival, this recap gives an idea of what you can expect. #InternationalBeatlesWeek #BeatlesWeek #Liverpool #Beatles #BeatlesFans #BeatlesHistory #BeatlesNewsBriefs #SteveMarinucci #JohnLennon #PaulMcCartney #GeorgeHarrison #RingoStarr #Beatlemania #BeatlesFestival #LiverpoolMusic #BeatlesCommunity #BeatlesEvents #BeatlesReport #MusicHistory #RockHistory

Beatles News Briefs #128 dives into garage‑rock history as Kenn Ellner of the legendary Count Five recounts the making of their iconic 1966 hit “Psychotic Reaction” — a song that helped define the psychedelic‑garage sound and still inspires musicians today. Kenn shares vivid stories about the band’s early days, the whirlwind success of their breakout single, and what it was like trying to stand out in a music world dominated by The Beatles, British Invasion bands, and rapidly changing rock trends. You’ll hear about the band’s creative process, the cultural moments that shaped their sound, encounters with The Doors, Otis Redding and others, and Kenn’s personal reflections on Count Five’s legacy. If you love garage rock, ’60s music history, or behind‑the‑scenes stories from artists who lived it, this is just what you're looking for.

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