Beatles still making news via tributes, DVD

NEW YORK (Billboard) - As George Harrison's solo records become downloadable and Martin Scorsese documents his life, Wu-Tang Clan has received permission from Olivia Harrison and Wixen Music, the publishing company that represents George Harrison's estate, to do a reworking of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" that features Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante and Erykah Badu.

The track is not a sample from the Beatles' "White Album," as has been reported, but a rerecording. The Wu-Tang Clan album is called "The 8 Diagrams," and will be out December 4.

In other Beatles news, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison and Sean Lennon joined Yoko Ono in Iceland for the unveiling of the Imagine Peace Tower on Videy Island near Reykjavik. A choir sang "Imagine." The tower will be lit every year from John Lennon's birthday, October 9, to the anniversary of his death, December 8.

And starting November 16, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will feature a "Help!" memorabilia exhibit to coincide with the DVD release of the restored version of the 1965 movie.

The exhibit will include George Harrison's original script and, reportedly, archives of material including artifacts and photography documenting the making of the film.

(Actor and guitarist "Little" Steven Van Zandt is a founding member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and host of the syndicated radio show "Underground Garage.")

Reuters/Billboard

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