The Next Generation of Beatles: Come Together or Don't Bother?

by SodaHead Music Posted 2012/04/04 16:00:00

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With John Lennon and George Harrison gone, there's been no chance of a Beatles reunion for more than 30 years. But this could be the next best thing. James McCartney, son of Paul, told BBC that he and a couple other Beatle-spawn might be interested in forming a band called The Beatles: The Next Generation. At this point, the only problem is convincing one of Ringo Starr's kids to join.

McCartney said, "I'd be up for it. Sean [Lennon] seemed to be into it, Dhani [Harrison] seemed to be into it. I'd be happy to do it ... I don't think it's something that Zak [Starkey] wants to do, but maybe Jason [Starkey] would want to do it. You'd have to wait and see. The will of God, nature's support, I guess. So yeah, maybe. I think it's great. It's best for me to embrace it, rather than run away like I used to do." Do you think Beatles: The Next Generation sounds like a good idea?

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Boris D. 2012/04/04 21:00:41

Come together

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It couldn't be any worse than the rest of the (r@p that passes as music nowadays.

I would prefer Julian to Sean though.

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Michelle Pfeiff 2012/04/06 23:37:37

Don't bother

I think it's great that they have their fathers' talent, but they need to find their own way....forge their own path.

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skroehr 2012/04/06 15:37:36

Don't bother

If it was Julian vice Sean, and Zak was on board, the idea would be pretty exciting. But the big problem is todays music. The poppy dance drek that they'd put out, especially with Sean on board, would be so disappointing that I'd rather them not dishoner the memory of their parents which formed the back drop form my whole life.

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Poet003 2012/04/06 15:20:27

Come together

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Its their right to come together but they should come up with a original name not "The Beatles : The Next Generation". What are they cookie cutter fruitcakes or spotted dicks
(Spotted Dick a English dish) of their parents.

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Wayne TH G 333 2012/04/06 15:19:32

Don't bother

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What's the point, there are enough tribute bands already!

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Honeybuns 2012/04/06 14:08:44

Come together

Never hear their music before.But seen i have heard about the beatles before.That means they were a famous group.So a lot of people like them.
So i think they should come back out.

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no1badboy56 2012/04/06 09:27:10

Don't bother

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Without Julian, what's the point? He not only sounds like his father when he sings but also when he talks.

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Chieki 2012/04/06 04:05:43

Don't bother

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overdog001 2012/04/06 04:04:50

Don't bother

It'll never be what the original was -- which is normal -- but they'd be forever judged by their fathers. If they want to play, I'd say let them make their own way.

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Fashionable60s 2012/04/06 03:54:32

Don't bother

The talents just aren't there. They can't fill the big shoes left by their famous fathers.

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Resp 2012/04/06 03:08:43
Susanne the Doodle 2012/04/06 01:58:29

Come together

While if they do come together Ill get a new nickname (Sean Lennon) I definatley want to see how thisll turn out. (didn't Lennon have another kid - or am I mistaking)

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abubincrazy 2012/04/06 00:51:29 (edited)

Come together

If they want to, I'd be interested to hear it.
I watched James McCartney's vid, and he seems to be less than thrilled by the limelight.
I suspect Sir Paul is behind it.
Look at the look on James' face. It's duty, or some weirdness.

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jamey 2012/04/05 23:21:11

Come together

I think they should come together if they sound good but if they just clash and it doesn't work they i say no. So it's kinda a 50/50 thing

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Torchy 2012/04/05 21:06:27

Come together

It'd be interesting as a one-time thing.

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wolf sloan 2012/04/05 20:38:22

Don't bother

Though a one time event might be cool.

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☆FritzW☆ 2012/04/05 19:53:42

Come together

Hell, if they have just 50% of the father's talents... they'll be stars!

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Sinister Ken Doll™ 2012/04/05 18:47:58

Don't bother

everyone's gonna hate them and talk about how much better their fathers were anyway

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mae 2012/04/05 18:22:21

Come together

Come toghether, keep it simple, look for your own sound.

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Yaya 2012/04/05 17:54:42

Don't bother

I have no idea who either of these bands or whatever are

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Erin 2012/04/05 15:57:18

Don't bother

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OH mine gosh!! Eez too late for deese !!! When de Beatle was begin I was baybee, dey estay for long time and evreebodee esmoky dee marryjuana- Now dee kids of dee Beatle want to estart ??? I hoping dey don esing dee rapp musica and begeen to with new droggs to making dee keeds go crazzy !!

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Mark 2012/04/05 15:26:52

Come together

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Beatles: The Next Generation? Sounds interesting. I hope they do new stuff and not just cover versions.

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Insanebane 2012/04/05 15:15:47

Don't bother

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A couple of them look like they are already on
a downward spiral.

One may look like their father, act like their act father and have
their father's blood. That doesn't mean the talents going to be
genetic. Even though I said don't bother, I would like to see
them try.

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schjaz 2012/04/05 15:02:29

Don't bother

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Too scary....look at McCartney's kid....seriously? And what is Sean on? yikers.

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Papillon 2012/04/05 14:22:49

Don't bother

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No. But it is a sign of the times; nothing new or interesting happening so regurgitate the past.

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Blank 2012/04/05 13:50:07

Come together

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only if they do it right! :)

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Splinter76 2012/04/05 13:44:58

Don't bother

Sean Lennon is EXTREMELY talented. His album from a few years back, Friendly Fire, is power pop greatness. But... I just don't know if this would be a good idea.

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.: LiVi :. 2012/04/05 12:58:00

Don't bother

They don't look like a very charismatic bunch do they?

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schjaz to .: LiVi :. 2012/04/05 15:03:39

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that's putting it mildly. McCartney's kid will never be accused of being good looking .... wowee.

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Pete 2012/04/05 12:28:34

Don't bother

You can not replace original. It's over, done and gone. So let respect them and give it a rest. I like my original Beatle and not a "WaNNABE" Beatle . I will continue to listen to their songs though and that's it....................... Peace be with you

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Red 2012/04/05 11:31:52

Come together

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I would love it!

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Manster to Red 2012/04/05 16:41:07

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I think theses kids will be setting themselves up for a huge fall by trying to follow in their dad's footsteps.They will have huge excpectations heaped on them by too many people. Too many fans of their famous fathers will be scrutinizing them way more intensely than their fathers wereby comparison,which would be unfair to them. I think they should heed the advice of their dads'song and ,"Let It Be"

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Red to Manster 2012/04/05 18:37:18

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You may have a good point there for sure.

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Booッ 2012/04/05 10:25:38

Come together

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Wouldn't it be nice to have a Beatles part two?

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JayLynx 2012/04/05 09:45:56

Come together

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Let's try!

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sglmom 2012/04/05 09:08:01

Don't bother

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No .. just .. NO ..

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Heisenberg 2012/04/05 08:03:20

Don't bother

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Be original.

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Bibliophilic 2012/04/05 06:25:49

Don't bother

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BlytheSpirit~bn0 2012/04/05 06:21:28 (edited)

Don't bother

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#1. Where is Julian?
#2. Why does Paul's son look like a cabbage patch doll?
#3. Zak will never do it. He's already a first rate drummer in his own right and doesn't have to use his dad's name to prove it.

(Whispering words of wisdom........Let it Be.)

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baii 2012/04/05 06:15:20

Don't bother

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no no no no, make them stay away, they might try this just for the money

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