"The Beatles: 50 Years Since the Music Started"

 

 

Beatles tribute magazine aren't rare, though good ones seem to be. Newsweek's new special commemorative issue, "The Beatles: 50 Years Since the Music Started," is one of those.

The magazine, which will be available until June 1, is 98 pages of pictures, stories and information.

Their musical history is covered by Rolling Stone writer Anthony DeCurtis and Andrew Loog Oldham, who managed the Rolling Stones.  The magazine also includes a tribute from singer Billy Joel called "Why They Matter."

The magazine goes through some of its history, including a look at their concerts by Peter Brown ("The Love You Make") and some of the covers of the Beatles from Newsweek. The magazine also includes a short interview with Beatle Ringo Starr in which the Beatle gives interesting answers on why he joined the Beatles.

To update the Beatles' history, the magazine looks at the Beatles' musician sons, their wives, their films and a few of their current products.  It also includes some less-than-usual pictures.

It's definite worth a look. Cover price is $10.99, though it's available for less online and at discount outlets.