Beatles To Launch Download Site

8 months ago 19th Mar 13:15

George Harrison's son Dhani is launching a Beatles-only download site.

Harrison says the Beatles estate has created its own "online delivery system" instead of making the group's songs available on iTunes.

He claims the iconic British pop group is losing money because Apple's famed downloading program doesn't charge enough for songs.

Harrison told Blender magazine: "We're losing money every day. So what do you do? You have to have your own delivery system, or you have to do a good deal with Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

We've been working on it for the past two years

"But he says that a download is worth 99 cents, and we disagree."

Fans will be able to download songs from the site in "the near future".

Dhani also revealed details about The Beatles' 'Rock Band' video game, which is due for release in September.

He said: "The game will feature stuff that has never been heard, never been released. I took the project to Apple Records and sort of convinced everybody to have a presentation.

"My job description is being enthusiastic. We've been working on it for the past two years. This is the first one that is going to be totally, historically accurate. It's been a real headache, but it's been the most enjoyable work I've done in my life."