Beatlefan #180 is out. Here's a look at the contents:
Rick Glover takes a fan's look back at Paul McCartney's return to touring in the fall of 1989 and the past 20 years of Macca tours.
Brad Hundt reminisces about what a terrific year for Beatles fans 1989 was, with Ringo also touring for the first time.
A special section devoted to the new Beatles remasters and "The Beatles: Rock Band" game, includes Al Sussman's consumer's guide to the "must have" individual album remasters for those not buying the box sets, Wally Podrazik's explanation of why the stereo box is The Beatles for anyone and everyone while the mono box is for hardcore fans and collectors.
Plus Kit O'Toole gives a second-generation fan's take on the refurbishing of The Beatles' catalog, an interview with the writers of the liner notes for the new releases, a gamer's review of the Rock Band Beatles experience and Rick Glover's ruminations on a new bout of Beatlemania.
Howie Edelson's interview with Gary "Dreamweaver" Wright about his work with George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
A review of the documentary "How The Beatles Rocked the Kremlin."
And news reports on Macca's upcoming tour of Europe and new projects and releases, the impact of the Beatles remasters and more.
A sample issue costs $6 in the U.S. or $7 abroad. U.S. funds only. For more information, e-mail goodypress@mindspring.com or go to http://www.beatlefan.com.
Coming in issue #181: The ultimate Macca playlist from the past two decades.