The Beatles' FAQ

Did Ringo really go into a coma once?
At the age of 6, Ringo was taken to the Royal Children's Infirmary suffering from acute abdominal pains. He had a ruptured appendix and inflamed peritoneum. He went into a coma for 2 months.

What does "Ob La Di Ob La Da" mean? I have been trying to figure this out for a few years. These words also come up in Savoy Truffle.
The following info was found in the book, "A Hard Day's Write", by Steve Turner. It should answer your question. "Paul first heard the words 'Ob La Di Ob La Da' uttered by Nigerian conga player Jimmy Scott, whom he met at the Bag o' Nails club in Soho, London. Scott was renowned for his catchy phrases. He was from the Yoruba tribe and if you find someone from the Yoruba, they will tell you that 'Ob La Di Ob La Da' means "life goes on". The fact that Paul used this catchy phrase became a matter of controversy. Jimmy wanted a cut of the profits. Paul told Playboy in 1984, 'Come on Jimmy, it's just an expression. If you'd written the song, you could have had the cut.' Jimmy Scott played congas on the session, the only time he worked with the Beatles. Scott was arrested on charges of failing to pay alimony. He asked Paul if he would foot the huge legal bill. This Paul did, on condition that Scott drop the case against him over the song."

What's Ringo's middle name?
Ringo's birth name is Richard Starkey. He has no middle name.

I've always wondered what is "bowakawa, pousse, pousse." What language is this? What does it mean?
According to John, from The Lost Lennon Tapes, it was in one of his dreams. In the dream, it was two girls who whispered that phrase into his ear. He didn't know what it meant either. He just liked the way it sounded. Sorry, you aren't going to find any hidden meanings or odd translations here!

How does the song, "Sexy Sadie" relate to the Maharishi?
There is a good deal of information in the book, "A Hard Day's Write" about this subject. "John's honeymoon period with the Maharishi didn't last long. By the end of his stay in India, he had rejected the guru's leadership and channelled his feelings of disappointment into 'Sexy Sadie'." John knew he could never call the song "Maharishi", for fear of a libel suit against him.
Two of the reasons the Beatles were disenchanted with the Maharishi and decided to leave India were: they were told that the Maharishi was just after their money, and the other was a rumor that the Maharishi was making sexual advances to one of the females there. The Beatles met privately with him and told him they were all leaving. He wanted to know why. John's reply to this (in his straightforward, outspoken way) was, "Well, if you're so cosmic, you'll know why!"

How tall was John Lennon?
John, as well as Paul and George were 5' 11". Ringo is 5' 8".

Has anyone seen a somewhat recent picture of or heard anything about Dhani Harrison?
When were Paul's kids born?
What are all the Beatles kids doing today?
How many children of the Beatles are there? What are their names and ages?
Julian Lennon, born 4/8/63 has been living in Monaco the past 2 years working on a theme restaurant in San Francisco, which will be called, "The Revolution". After a 5 year absence, he is back in the recording studio and hopes to have a single released by the end of this year. John's other son Sean Ono Lennon was born 10/9/75. In 1995, he had his own band, The Pits, and presently is in a band called IMA. He sings and plays lead guitar, and is sometimes joined by Yoko.
Heather McCartney, born 12/31/63, is Paul's adopted daughter. Heather keeps a low profile and has had jobs ranging from a darkroom technician to a barmaid. She is presently a potter. Mary McCartney, born 8/29/69 works in the offices of a music publisher. She is a photographer for MPL. Stella McCartney, born 9/03/71, graduated in 1995 as a fashion designer from St. Martin's School of Art in London. She was featured in the January 1997 issue of Harpers Bazaar. James Louis McCartney, born 9/12/77, played a small guitar solo in "Heaven on a Sunday", on Paul's Flaming Pie. There's a small picture of James on the page with liner notes. If you happen to have the McCartney Town Hall Meeting taped, you can see James there in the audience. He has long blond hair in a ponytail, wearing a black t-shirt, and is shown several times.
Dhani Harrison was born 8/01/78. Information on Dhani is hard to find, as George has kept his life private from the media. He is presently attending Brown University in Rhode Island.
Zak Starkey, born 9/13/65, Zak is married to wife Sarah and has an 11 year old daughter, Tatia. He is a drummer and has toured with Joe Walsh, Roger Daltrey, and his dad's All Starr Band. He is currently on tour with the Who's Quadrophenia. Jason Starkey, born 8/19/67, is also a drummer, but not as successful as brother Zak. He once commented "Being Ringo's son is the biggest drag in my life". In 1987, he was caught stealing a car stereo, and also answered to two drug charges. He is presently drumming in two different bands. Lee Parkin Starkey, born 11/11/70 was co-owner of "Planet Alice", a boutique in LA. In 1995, Lee was rushed to a London Clinic for an emergency operation to drain fluid from her brain. Ringo cancelled his All Starr Band tour to be with her. Three weeks later she underwent surgery for a tumor and received radiation treatments. Lee is a make-up artist.

Does George's son Dhani have a middle name? If so, what is it?
George's son -- "Dhani" has no middle name according to various sources. Dhani means -- "Wealthy Person".

Do you know if Yoko and her daughter Kyoko were ever reunited? I never hear anything about her. She's fully grown now and surely her father's influence has waned.
When was Kyoko born?
Kyoko Cox is the daughter of Yoko and Tony Cox. Kyoko was born August 8, 1963. Yoko revealed in an interview with the Observer that she finally reconciled with Kyoko two years ago. Yoko would not say where Kyoko was living but did reveal that Kyoko works as a teacher.

Whatever happened to Jane Asher, Paul's longtime girlfriend? Is she still an actress? Are she and Paul still friends?
Jane and Paul's 5 year romance came to an abrupt end when Jane arrived home unexpectedly and found Paul with Francie Schwartz. Jane fell in love with political cartoonist, Gerald Scarfe in the 70's and their first child Kate was born in 1974. They had 2 more children and got married in 1981. They live in Chelsea. Jane returned to tv acting and has been seen in Brideshead Revisited, A Voyage Round My Father, and Love is Old, Love is New, a drama about a couple obsessed with the 60's which featured alot of Beatles music. She also was in an episode of Tales of the Unexpected, and has been in the films, Runners and Dreamchild. Jane is also an author and has written 10 books on entertaining, dress costumes, and cake decorating. Jane met Paul again in 1994 for the first time in over 20 years. Recently, Jane was pictured covered in form-fitting chocolate, as part of an advertising campaign for McVitie's. Jane owns a bakery in Chelsea, London. She is well known for fantastic cake decorating and has been written up for this occupation in several magazines I have seen.

When was George Harrison's last record produced, and what was it called?
Other than the new release "Chants of India" (composed w/ Ravi Shankar), George's last album was 'George Harrison Live in Japan' which he made with Eric Clapton and the band in 1992.

What happened to Martha, Paul's sheepdog? I assume she must have passed away by now, but I would like to know how long she lived.
Paul's sheepdog Martha was born in 1966 and died of old age in 1982. She lived 16 years.

Who is Francie Schwartz? Did Jane Asher walk in on Paul and Francie in the bedroom? I can't believe Paul would do that!!!
Francie Schwartz is an American girl born in Pennsylvania. She had been an advertising copywriter in New York. Francie met Paul after she submitted an idea to Apple about a movie script based on the life of a violinist. In 1968, they began having an affair while Paul was already engaged to Jane Asher. Yes, it is true that Jane returned home unexpectedly and found Paul and Francie in bed, causing Jane to immediately end her relationship with Paul. Schwartz also left Paul and wrote a book called "Body Count".

What is Helter-Skelter and what or who is Hare Krishna?
A helter-skelter is a special slide found at British fairgrounds or amusement parks. However, convicted murderer Charles Manson interpreted the Beatles' song to mean that a war between the races, and the apocolypse was destined to happen, and he sent out his followers to commit murders. John Lennon said that Manson read something into the song that just wasn't there. "Helter-skelter" is defined in Webster's dictionary as: hurried and confused; disorderly.
The Hare Krishnas are followers of a specific religious belief. There is a misconception that the Krishna movement represents the Hindu religion. However, Krishna consciousness is not a faith or religion that seeks to defeat other faiths or religions. Rather, it is a cultural movement for the entire human society. This cultural movement is especially meant to educate people in how they can love God. Followers chant the maha-mantra to cleanse their spiritual being. For some very interesting reading about the Krishnas and their beliefs.

Does George still have his estate in Hawaii? Last heard, he was selling it, as he didn't like the locals walking by to access the beach in the area. (His place is all cliff and his groundskeeper said he was only there about every 14 months or so.)
Yes, George still has a home in Hawaii. Kuppuqukua is the name of George's home in the tiny town of Huna on the island of Maui.

Does Ringo have an autobiography?
Ringo has not written an autobiography, however there is a decent biography about Ringo that is called, Ringo Starr: Straight Man or Joker? The author of it is Alan Clayson and it is easily found in major bookstores such as Borders and Barnes & Noble.

What was the date of Cynthia and John's breakup, and John and Yoko's wedding day?
John and Cynthia's divorce was final on November 8, 1968. John and Yoko were married in Gibralter on March 20, 1969.

When did Paul's family begin to call him Paul instead of James? Did he officially change his name to Paul McCartney or is the James part still there?
Paul's complete birth name was and still is James Paul McCartney. Both he and his younger brother, Peter Michael McCartney (Mike), were called by their middle names since a very young age.

I just bought the White Album, and I have some questions. In the song Savoy Truffle, what is the second dessert mentioned? It sounds like it is in a different language. Also, why did the Beatles write a song for Mia Farrow? Did they know her?
The song Savoy Truffle was written about George's friend, Eric Clapton, who has a real "sweet tooth". George wrote the song with Derek Taylor, and used the names of flavors listed on the inside lid of a box of "Good News" chocolates. The second one you hear mentioned is "montelimart".
The Beatles wrote a song about Prudence Farrow, Mia's sister. Both Prudence and Mia were in Rishikesh with the Maharishi before the Beatles and their wives arrived. Prudence had a habit of staying in her room meditating and wouldn't come out to join the others. John tried to persuade her to come out and socialize. The task inspired him to write "Dear Prudence".

What was the Yesterday & Today butcher cover and why was it changed?
This album was issued on June 20, 1966. It was to cause a great deal of controversy. The Beatles posed for the cover in Britain, wearing white smocks, with props of slabs of meat, and heads and torsos of dolls, which they placed on their laps and shoulders. This was the original cover print for Yesterday & Today, and was known as the "butcher" cover because of the meat and butcher smocks the Beatles wore.
Once the album was released, Capitol Records was swarmed with complaints. Only in America was the cover found to be shocking. Capitol withdrew it and replaced it with a different picture: a shot of the group posed around a travelling trunk. Some of the recalled albums had the cover removed and the new one pasted on, however, some employees did not remove the original cover. They just pasted the new one on top of the offensive one. Years later, fans found out they were able to peel the cover off and reveal the original "butcher" cover. These "butcher" sleeves are now collector's items.
The album reached #1 in America, but Capitol Records said it was the only Beatle album to lose money because of the costs for changing the cover and replacing old promotional material with new.

What made Mark Chapman kill John?
What was the motive behind Chapman's killing of John Lennon?
Where was John shot? What was the killer's motive?
What was the official cause of death in John's murder?
On December 8, 1980, John was shot and killed in front of the Dakota apartment building in which he and Yoko lived in. At approximately 10:49 PM, the killer, Mark Chapman pumped 5 bullets from a 38 caliber revolver into John's arm and back. John died from massive loss of blood. Chapman changed his plea of not guilty to guilty, and was sentenced to a prison term of 20 years to life. He is presently serving that term in Attica State Prison as prisoner #81A3860. Since Chapman pleaded guilty, there was no trial. As to the motive why he gunned down Lennon, there have been many theories. One being that Chapman thought that he himself was Lennon, and after Lennon died, he would take on the fame of his idol. Another was that "voices told him to kill". Another was that he was just some "lone nut". Still another was that Chapman was involved in a conspiracy theory with the CIA to kill Lennon because of his political subversions.

Where is the house on Blue Jay Way that George rented?
Blue Jay Way is a street located in the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles. You can get there by driving on Sunset Boulevard and turning north onto Doheny. The roads are narrow and winding, and the views are beautiful. I don't know the exact address of the home George rented on this street, however while surfing the net, I found a webpage all about Blue Jay Way, exactly how to get there, and what the area looks like. Beware: the pages are loaded with pictures, so it takes a very long time to download.

Did John have a funeral? If so, did any of the remaining Beatles attend? And was it true that he was cremated against his own wishes?
There was no funeral for John. John was shot on December 8, 1980, and was cremated December 10, 1980 at Hartsdale Crematorium in New York City. Yes, it is true that John did not believe in cremation and did not want to be cremated after his death. I have read several quotes by John stating this fact. Yoko, however, feared that Lennon-obsessed fans would disturb and possibly dig up his burial site, thus the decision for cremation was made.

Is George's first wife Patti still married to Eric Clapton?
No, Patti is divorced from Eric. Patti Boyd Harrison and Eric Clapton married on March 27, 1979 at the Apostolic Assembly of Faith in Jesus Christ in Tucson, Arizona. The marriage ceremony was conducted in Spanish. Eric booked 5 different churches for that day to ensure privacy.
By 1984, Patti had moved out by the time Eric returned from his tour of Hong Kong and Australia. While separated, Eric became the father of a son, Connor, by Lori Del Santo in 1985. (Connor died in a fall from a Manhattan high-rise at the age of four. Clapton's "Tears In Heaven" was written as a tribute to his son.) Patti and Eric divorced in 1989.
Patti is working as a photographer in London and is dating a real estate developer. It is reported that she, Eric, and George remain friends.

Are any of John Lennon's aunt's still alive? I know that John's mother Julia had some sisters (Mimi deceased). What about the others?
Julia Lennon had four sisters; Mary Elizabeth (Mimi), Elizabeth (Mater), Anne Georgina (Nanny), and Harriet (Harrie).
Mimi never had any children of her own, saying she'd had enough of looking after all her younger sisters when she was growing up. However, she insisted John come live with her . Mimi died in 1991.
Elizabeth preferred being called "Mater" instead of "Mummy". She had one son named Stanley. John often visited Mater at her home in Scotland. She died in 1974.
Anne Georgina was a career woman. She was a civil servant and didn't marry until her mid thirties. She had one son, Michael. (As of 1988, she was still alive according to the book "John Lennon, My Brother", written by Julia Baird, John's half-sister.)
Harriet caused some eyebrows to be raised when she went off to Cairo as the bride of an Egyptian, who was a student at Liverpool University. Her husband Ali, died suddenly after a tooth extraction. She returned to Liverpool with daughter Leila. Years later she remarried and had a son David. Harriet died in 1972.

When did George Martin get knighted and why?
Beatles producer George Martin was knighted in June of 1996 (15th?). He was one of 1,041 notables from the entertainment, sporting, cultural and political fields named on Queen Elizabeth's birthday honours list. The list was drawn up by Prime Minister John Major's office on behalf of the queen. In an interview on Sky TV, Martin said: "My first reaction when I heard about it was one of astonishment. I had no idea...." Martin added that he was, of course, very pleased saying that he was "knocked out.

Are either of John's two books still in print and if so, where can I find them?
The last printings of John's two books, In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works, was I believe in 1988. I have seen both of these books on the shelf of the Borders Books & Music store in the area in which I live. I assume other major bookstores would have them too. The price of the books is $25.00 each. Earlier printings are hard to find. However, the following website may be of interest to any of you fans trying to locate a hard to find Beatles book. At http://www.amazon.com there are discounts on many Beatle books and they will also try to locate out of print books for you.

I have looked in books and can't find out if the Beatles have siblings. I do know that Paul has a brother Mike and a stepsister (but I don't know her name).
Paul McCartney has a younger brother Michael, and a younger stepsister Ruth. Ruth Williams at age 5 took on the surname McCartney after her widowed 34 year old mother Angela married Paul's 62 year old father Jim McCartney.
George Harrison has three older siblings, brothers Harold Jr. (Harry) and Peter, and sister Louise.
Ringo is an only child and has no siblings.
John Lennon has three half-sisters. Victoria Elizabeth Williams was an illegitimate child and was adopted by a Norwegian captain and his wife. No one has ever heard from them again. Julia Dykins Baird and Jacqui Dykins are also half-sisters of John.

What type of guitars did Paul use on Flaming Pie?
Paul mostly played his Hofner bass throughout the making of the album. Paul says he especially likes this bass because it is lightweight, made of balsa wood, and he can move around freely with it, unlike other heavier guitars. However, on The Song We Were Singing, Paul plays a Bill Black doublebass. If you don't know who Bill Black was, he was the bass player for Elvis. Paul's wife Linda bought that doublebass for him several years ago as a birthday gift. The unusual thing is that it is a right-handed bass, but Paul gave it a try anyways.

What is LIPA?
LIPA is an abbreviation for the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. The idea for the school originated in 1989. Paul McCartney wanted to see a future for his old school, The Liverpool Institute High School, which had closed because of its rundown condition. Paul, along with the Liverpool City Council and Schools for Performing Arts Trust all were involved in its creation. Paul is the leading patron of the school; other patrons include George Martin, Mark Knopfler, Carly Simon, and Dudley Moore. The school officially opened January 8, 1996. The address is: LIPA, Mount Street, Liverpool, L1 9HF, United Kingdom.

Paul in his "Good Morning America" interview mentioned something about telling James he would have to listen to him if James were in his "masters class". Is Paul teaching a class somewhere?
Earlier this year, Paul returned to LIPA and met with a group of students for a master class. This was not a songwriting class. Paul is not on the staff at the school, but occasionally likes to make an appearance. Paul said that he enjoyed kicking around some creative and innovative ideas for a student project. This is probably what he was referring to in the interview.

Is the Queen of England the same one now that was queen during the Beatles' time?
Yes, it is the same queen. Queen Elizabeth II of Britain was crowned in Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953. She ascended the throne following the death of her father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth is married to Prince Philip. The Queen has four children: Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and Princess Anne.

I read somewhere that one of Joan Collins' husbands had something to do with the Beatles. Is that true?
Yes, it's true. Ron Kass at the age of 33 was appointed Divisional Head of Apple Records. Kass travelled and arranged various deals for the label. He also set up an Apple office in California. In 1968, he was fired by Allen Klein. Kass then became the head of Warner Bros Records in London. When his wife Joan Collins went to America to star in "Dynasty" in 1984, the couple separated , then divorced. Ron Kass died of cancer in 1986. He was 51 years old.

Who was the first artist ever signed to Apple?
The first artist signed to Apple was Mary Hopkin, followed by Jackie Lomax. They both had songs released in late summer of 1968.
The first American to be signed to Apple was James Taylor. James Taylor was discovered by Peter Asher (brother of Jane) and was signed to Apple in 1968. James Taylor however, left the label in 1969 and signed with the Warner Bros label. Taylor cited lack of promotion of his records as his reason for leaving. Too bad for Apple, because Taylor immediately became a hit with "Sweet Baby James" and "Fire & Rain" and was a major success in the 70's.

The Fab 4 had visited Graceland and met with "the King" in the 60's. It is rumored that they recorded a couple of tunes together. Are the rumors true? If so, where are the tapes?
The Beatles never visited Elvis at Graceland because of security reasons, however they did get together with "the King" on the evening of August 27, 1965 at Elvis's California home, located at 565 Perugia Way, Bel Air. The Beatles were accompanied by Brian Epstein, Mal Evans, Neil Aspinall, and Tony Barrow. Priscilla Presley was also in attendance. During the evening, Elvis suggested they sing and play some music together. The jam session lasted for an hour. Paul later stated that the jam session was recorded, but George denied that any recording was ever made. If in fact a recording was made, only the heirs of Elvis would know.

What was the Beatles #1 song in 1968? I made a bet and need to know for "winners" sake.
The following information was found in the book, The Beatles-the Ultimate Recording Guide, by Allen J. Wiener: The #1 singles and LP's of 1968 were:
In the UK: 3/30/68 #1 single Lady Madonna
9/4/68 #1 single Hey Jude
11/20/68 #1 LP The Beatles (White Album)
In the US: 1/6/68 #1 LP Magical Mystery Tour
9/28/68 #1 single Hey Jude (this song remained #1 on the charts for 9 weeks)
12/28/68 #1 LP The Beatles (White Album)

Did Ringo's ex-wife really die sometime ago? Where, when, why?
I was just wondering what happened to Maureen (Ringo's ex) after they divorced. Did she remarry?
Maureen and Ringo were divorced on July 17, 1975. In 1989, Maureen married millionaire Isaac Tigrett, founder of the Hard Rock Cafe. Maureen was diagnosed with leukemia and died December 30, 1994 at the age of 48 of complications from a bone marrow transplant. She and Ringo had 3 children together; Zak, Jason, and Lee.

What was the quote John said about living past 40 before he was killed?
" I don't intend to be a performing flea anymore. I was the dreamweaver, but although I'll be around I don't intend to be running at 20,000 miles an hour trying to prove myself. I don't want to die at 40." - John

I read in a magazine that Paul is really right handed and that he played the bass left handed as a result of cleaning it upside down. Is this true?
Paul is left handed and many sources have supported that. For example, if you see old Beatle converage on video and see Paul sign an autograph, he signs it with his left hand. Here's some history about it: When he was fourteen, he wanted a guitar. His father got him one, and Paul tried to play it. However, when he played it, it didn't sound quite right; something was wrong with it. Then he figured that the guitar was sounding strange because he was left handed. So he went back to the shop where the guitar was bought and got it altered. Then it sounded the way it should have.

Can you tell me some of the "hidden messages" in Beatles records?
Hidden messages? Ok, there is one on Free As A Bird. Supposedly if you play if backwards near then end of the song, you can hear Paul say "Looks like it turned out nicely after all." Between the end of the song I'm So Tired and the beginning of Blackbird, John says some words that aren't very clear. But if you play them backwards, they sound like, "Paul is dead, man, miss him, miss him." In the song Come Together, John in the beginning of the song is saying "Shoot me!" But as Geoff Emerick points out: that the bass guitar note lands right where the 'me' is. Near the end of Strawberry Fields Forever, John is heard saying something that sounds like "I buried Paul." But actually he's saying "Cranberry sauce." I Am The Walrus also has one as well near the end. The Shakespearean actors that are talking at the end, one of them says, "What, is he dead?", "Bury my body", and "O, untimely death". One that is really obvious is the backwards music in Rain, but that's just John singing "Rain, when the rain comes they run and hide their heads."

What was the first Beatle album released in the US? What is its value?
The album, Introducing the Beatles, was the only Beatle LP available for purchase in the US in late 1963. It is now one of the most valuable and rare records. This album has been counterfeited numerous times, so you must check ALL categories to see if you have that original LP.
The ORIGINAL, Introducing the Beatles VeeJayLP-1062, is a monaural copy released 7/22/63. The disc has a black label with a colorband and oval logo. It MUST include the songs Love Me Do & PS I Love You. The back cover of the LP has 25 color photo ads of other VeeJay LP's. It must have the words "printed in USA" at the lower left front cover. Price ranges from $200 to $2,000.
The stereo copy of this LP is worth much more. It must also include the above description, plus have "stereophonic" in gray print across a white banner on the front cover. It is worth from $500 to $6,500.

OK, I'm really confused. People say that Abbey Road was the last album, but it was released in 1969. But if Let It Be was released in 1970... agh! Confused! Please explain!
The LP Let It Be was an album that was recorded before Abbey Road was. Let It Be was the last album released though, so you can say that Abbey Road was the last album that the Beatles recorded on together, even though it was released before Let It Be.

Who is "Little Nicola" in the movie Magical Mystery Tour, and why
was she with the Beatles?
Little Nicola was just one of the characters on the MMT coach bus. The bus has many people; circus performers, dwarfs, and ordinary people. Nicola was a little girl who John had sitting on his lap, playing a game, and blowing up a balloon. She had just a minor role in the film, and really didn't have anything to do with the Beatles. The part was played by 5 year old Nicola Hale.

John was cremated when he died because Yoko feared fans would dig him up. Where are his ashes now?
The other reason is so his grave wouldn't become like Morrison's....if you've been there, you know what I mean. (even if you've just seen a picture- the statue isn't there anymore- the French government refused to replace it after the last time it was stolen) John himself didn't believe in the idea of making saints of dead musicians. "They died so we might rock? Bullsh*t." Last I heard, the ashes were buried "Somewhere in England"- an undisclosed location, possibly near his and Yoko's first child. No, he is not under Yoko's bed. That's a filthy rumour that's floated around for too many years.

Do the Beatles still have their Sgt. Pepper outfits? If they don't, do you know where they are?
I know that John's is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, because I've seen it, and I think Ringo's was destroyed in a fire along with other Beatles memorabilia at his rented bungalow on Haslam Terrace in LA. I read an interview from a book where Paul was referring to his Beatle days, and he says he still has his suit. I think George still has his as well, except he never seemed to mention it after his Beatle days (I think he still has his hat as well).

Does Kyoko, Julian, or Sean have any kids?
Neither Julian nor Sean is married, nor do they have any children. Sean is, however, dating Ms. Yuka Hoda, of the band "Cibo Matto". She will also appear on his upcoming album, with the working title of "Photosynthesis". As I have said, not much is made public about Kyoko, she is a very private person.

What is ISKCON?
ISKCON is an acronym for "International Society for Krishna Consciousness" or the Hare Krishna movement. ISKCON was established in 1966 in New York by Swami Srila Prabhupada. His desire was to give the world knowledge of how to re-establish one's relationship with Krishna through devotional service and chanting.
In the late 60's George's new belief in Krishna was an overwhelming part of his life and he did whatever he could to help promote the temple or Swami Prabhupada. George remained a devotee, but did not become an actual member of ISKCON. George instructed Apple to back ISKCON by leasing a building in which to house a temple. As George's involvement with the temple grew, he invited many of its devotees to record for Apple. The group was officially signed to Apple records and promoted under the name Radha Krishna Temple. Prabhupada was in the process of printing "Krishna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead" after 10 years of work, but was short on funds and asked George for the money. Arrangements were made through Apple to pay the printing fee of $19,000. By 1973, the temple was no longer suitable, and George agreed to finance another house.
Since Prabhupada's death in 1977, George has been harassed by devotees asking for money for trivial things. ISKCON has also used George's name to market projects he had nothing to do with. It seems that George, because of his celebrity status, is still being taken advantage of by this organization because of his past generosity.

What does the phrase "Jai Guru Deva Om" mean?
When the Beatles were studying with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, they were studying the art of yoga - karmayoga (the practice of action), jnanayoga (the practice of knowledge), bhaktiyoga (the practice of devotion), and rajayoga (the practice of renunciation) - as a path to realizing the inner, living God. "Jai Guru Deva Om" refers to that inner, living God within every person. Jai = Hail or Praise, Guru = knowledge-giver but in this frame of reference it means the giver of the Ultimate Knowledge (which is that realization of God), Deva = God (not Angel), and Om is a holy word because it symbolizes the first sound of the universe. This relates to the entire song Across the Universe because that song is about meditation - specifically the Hindu method of meditation upon the inner, living God (which is directly related to the art of yoga). By very closely scrutinizing that song for an English paper, I have come to this conclusion and many agree with me. "Across the Universe" refers to the universe of the inner being. Through their studies during their sojourn in India, the Beatles deeply assimilated the spiritual philosophies that have been the essence of Indian culture for 5000 years. This assimilation is reflected in their song. They were wholly aware of this meaning of "Jai Guru Deva Om" and incorporated it in their song. Through fine uses of imagery and figurative language, they exemplified their mastery in poetry and spiritual-mindedness when they wrote this song.