Beatles to sue to stop release of early recordings

Mar 22 2008

Lawyers for the Beatles have filed a lawsuit in Miami to prevent the distribution of never-released recordings purportedly made during Ringo Starr’s first performance with the group.

The dispute between Apple Corps, the London-based group formed by the Beatles that helps guard their legacy, and Fuego Entertainment, of Miami Lakes, stems from recordings the Fab Four apparently made during a 1962 performance at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany.

Eight never-released tracks are said to be among the recordings, including Paul McCartney singing Hank Williams’ Lovesick Blues and McCartney and John Lennon singing Ask Me Why.