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The Beatles albums George Harrison hated

    The Beatles albums George Harrison hated

When The Beatles split up in 1970, the press jumped to hyperbolic conclusions, sensationalising the acrimony that had become apparent between the members. That said, power struggles did tarnish recording

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Brian Wilson’s two favourite albums by The Beatles

    Brian Wilson’s two favourite albums by The Beatles

Following rock ‘n’ roll’s big bang in the 1950s, the swinging ’60s would prove to be a decade of runaway evolution that combined prior genres to create something entirely original.

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The moment John Lennon recognised his own genius

    The moment John Lennon recognised his own genius

John Lennon was never too far away from a wide-reaching point being made. Whether through his music, socio-political protests or interviews, Lennon’s silver tongue was invariably wagging. However, in the

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Ringo Starr releases new book, ‘Beats & Threads,’ for charity

    Ringo Starr releases new book, ‘Beats & Threads,’ for charity

  Ringo Starr’s latest book is a colorful literary chronicling his music career and standout fashion sensibility.Titled “Beats & Threads,” the 312-page tome features photos of the legendary Beatle’s drum

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Inside the violent threat against the Beatles’ only Colorado concert – The Fort Morgan Times

    Inside the violent threat against the Beatles’ only Colorado concert – The Fort Morgan Times

On Aug. 18, 1964, officials in the Denver Police Department alerted the FBI to a threatening letter brought to them

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George Harrison’s Widow Says She Got a “Magical” Sign That Her Late Husband Approves of New Beatles Song

    George Harrison’s Widow Says She Got a “Magical” Sign That Her Late Husband Approves of New Beatles Song

George Harrison’s widow, Olivia, has shared “a surprising magical story” involving the recently released Beatles song “Now and Then,” explaining

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The live performer that made Paul McCartney cry

    The live performer that made Paul McCartney cry

I wouldn’t say that Paul McCartney has seen everything. He may not have caught the Northern Lights on his whistle-stop

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The cruel prank John Lennon played on Jayne Mansfield

    The cruel prank John Lennon played on Jayne Mansfield

Many words can be used to describe the legacy of John Lennon. Iconic, trailblazing, legendary, and pioneering — to name

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The prog rock band that reminded John Lennon of The Beatles

    The prog rock band that reminded John Lennon of The Beatles

It’s impossible to quantify the amount of influence The Beatles had on every generation of rock music. Although they may

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Ringo Starr Slams Rumors That John Lennon Didn’t Sing on ‘Now and Then’ – Billboard

    Ringo Starr Slams Rumors That John Lennon Didn’t Sing on ‘Now and Then’ – Billboard

The Beatles had one last hurrah earlier this month with the release of its final single, “Now and Then,” on Nov. 2. As with most releases from the Fab Four,

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