By Wren Culp
Staff Writer
Many people rage on about the latest bands of today. It could be Coldplay, U2, Lady Gaga or anything popular. But one band is making its music known one more time.
The Beatles have been considered one of the greatest bands to ever rock the world. Their music was adored by many fans, and now those fans have a chance to relive the great band of the 60’s. With the release of The Beatles box set on Sep.9, which contains all the re-mastered albums, fans will get to relive the good old days of flower power, peace signs and Ringo.
Fans had been waiting 22 years for this day.
“Personally, I like the idea of getting an up-to-date sound and generate more appeal to a younger audience,” librarian Michael Cook said. “All you need is love, baby.”
Many fans that young or born in the ‘60s or prior were very excited.
“I like The Beatles, so I do like that they are coming out with it,” data entry specialist for the district Sherry Brown said.
Not only are the original followers excited, but this release is also bringing on new generation of listeners. More and more youth have been turned on to the music since the re-mastered version was released.
“I love their music,” said retired teacher Gloria Perry. “Their music has a timeless message that I hope reaches out to a younger audience. I think it’s great how they are pushing 70 years old and
Another major Beatles event also happened on Sept. 9. The Beatles “Rock Band” set was released, the third installment in the “Rock Band” series. Also, Yoko Ono, widow on John Lennon, and Paul McCartney gave the green light to put The Beatles’ back catalog on iTunes. It is the first two of four votes to come in; the other two votes come from Ringo Starr and Olivia Harrison, widow of George Harrison, have not been released yet.
“I am super excited to get my hands on this new chapter of The Beatles history,” Texas A&M sophomore Michael Sobolik said.
The Beatles also have new versions of Trivial Pursuit, Beatles Monopoly and a “White Album” jigsaw puzzle. Also in the works is a linen-covered box to house Beatles CDs and contains three previously unavailable books about the iconic band.
According to Best Buy in Lewisville’s sales manager Dan Morris, “The box set has been selling like it’s nobody’s business. People that grew up during the time of flower power came in and wanted t-shirts hats and even little buttons. We sold out that day.”
According to Best Buy’s records, the box set has sold 37 copies already. They have sold 18 copies of the “Rock Band” game, and 7 copies of the deluxe Rock Band set.
“They have all been bought from people that you can tell were loaded on flower power already, and wanted some more,” Morris said.
With the Beatles box set coming out one last time, all the original fans will get to live in the 60’s once again.
