Likely Reads: Wonderful Tonight - George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Me

When a muse to two of the world's most prominent rock legends writes a book, there is no way you can ignore it. Finally, after years of holding back, Pattie Boyd has written a memoir of her life and marriages to both George Harrison and Eric Clapton. You get to know the woman behind the classic tracks "Something", "Layla" and many others but most of all finding out that rock star marriages aren't always as perfect as they seem.

Pattie Boyd begins with her life in Kenya and why she molded into the person she became when she met George Harrison. Being cast in the movie "A Hard Day's Night" from a crisps commercial, her single line in the film lead her to her future husband George Harrison. Through many years of happiness which turned to heartbreak, Boyd eventually left Harrison for his best friend Eric Clapton.

Boyd's eventual marriage to Clapton was a romance turned ugly with Clapton's drinking habits and cheating ways. Eventually, Boyd left Clapton and realized she was in her 40's, had no job and was living off her husband who wasn't too into supporting her. Somehow, Clapton and Harrison remained friends and both got remarried eventually.

Boyd still says Harrison was really her one true love. Wonderful Tonight is great story with a bit of a sad ending...and one of the best rock and roll stories around. I couldn't put the bok down and I don't think you will either...

Likely Listen: Kaiser Chiefs "Getting Better"

In honor of me seeing the Kaiser Chiefs as a pre-birthday celebration this week in LA, I thought I'd post the video footage of their 40th anniversary Sgt. Pepper's cover.

I'm not clear on how the songs were broken down or if the band had any say, but Kaisers have tackled the McCartney penned and sung "Getting Better." Ricky does a pretty nice job with the high registered notes, but seems a bit nervous. Maybe the finished product will have a better sound. Nick vocals are, as always, a bit shrill, but complimentary nonetheless. I mean, no one can be Paul. Nick's drums sound rich and full, while Whitey's guitar has enough reverb to keep true to the notes and give it a modern touch. The songs are all recorded on reel to reel, juts like in the good ol' days. Check out the boys' Beatles impressions here:



As a sidenote, has anyone seen their huge stage banner that is a TOTAL rip-off of the Beatles 1966 tour?

The Beatles:



Kaiser Chiefs:



Interesting, no? Can't decide whether is genius or tawdry...

x, LA Broad

Sgt Peppers Turns 40

Today marks the day that The Beatles legendary album "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band" was released. In my opinion, not my favorite album but you can;t fuck with so many tracks off of it. Case in point: "A Day In The Life".

After the American Idol nightmare, its nice to know that BBC2 will have real bands who were influenced by The Beatles do covers of the tracks. That program airs Saturday at 8PM.

NY Broad x

The Beatles Sgt Peppers Get a Modern Makeover

The 40th Anniversary of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band has sparked the idea to re-record the album with some top artists of today. Taking part in the project are:

Oasis
Razorlight
The Killers
Travis
The Fratellis
James Morrison


There will also be a special on BBC2 that will air June 2 to celebrate the big event.