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Why Liam Gallagher “couldn’t handle” meeting Ringo Starr

    Why Liam Gallagher “couldn’t handle” meeting Ringo Starr

When Oasis made their swaggering arrival, it didn’t take long before The Beatles comparisons started to arrive. They both came from the North West, and the Mancunians were unapologetic in

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‘A self-portrait in songs’: Paul McCartney looks back on his lyrics | Reuters

    ‘A self-portrait in songs’: Paul McCartney looks back on his lyrics | Reuters

LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) – From looking for inspiration on the bus to finding titles in dreams, Paul McCartney looks back on his life in a new book recounting how

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George Harrison’s Childhood Home, An Early Beatles Rehearsal Space, Could Sell For $269,000

    George Harrison’s Childhood Home, An Early Beatles Rehearsal Space, Could Sell For $269,000

Late Beatles guitarist George Harrison’s childhood home, a small house in a Liverpool suburb that played a big role in British music history, could sell for as much as $269,000

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Fifth Beatle Documentary Will Put The Spotlight On Billy Preston

    Fifth Beatle Documentary Will Put The Spotlight On Billy Preston

He was one of several individuals to earn the title of the “Fifth Beatle,” and he was the only non-member ever to be credited on a Beatles recording. Now, he’s

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Sir Paul McCartney reveals parents inspired Beatles and solo songs – BBC News

    Sir Paul McCartney reveals parents inspired Beatles and solo songs – BBC News

Sir Paul McCartney has said his parents were “the original inspiration” for many of his songs and a huge influence

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Paul McCartney Describes How He And John Lennon Rebuilt Their Friendship After Bitter Breakup Of The Beatles | Q107 Toronto

    Paul McCartney Describes How He And John Lennon Rebuilt Their Friendship After Bitter Breakup Of The Beatles | Q107 Toronto

The breakup of the Beatles wasn’t the friendliest of splits, with John Lennon channelling his acrimony toward songwriting partner Paul

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Place North West | Liverpool to erect Brian Epstein statue 

    Place North West | Liverpool to erect Brian Epstein statue 

The former Beatles manager is to be immortalised in bronze on Whitechapel.  Designed by Andy Edwards – the sculptor behind

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Paul McCartney knew he’d never top The Beatles — and that’s just fine with him | Georgia Public Broadcasting

    Paul McCartney knew he’d never top The Beatles — and that’s just fine with him | Georgia Public Broadcasting

The forthcoming documentary Get Back revisits The Beatles’ final days together. McCartney says he took the band’s breakup hard: “It

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The postcard John Lennon sent to Ringo Starr about Blondie

    The postcard John Lennon sent to Ringo Starr about Blondie

John Lennon always tried to look out for Ringo Starr. From writing songs for the drummer during the tenure of

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“Let It Be” Director Responds to Ringo Calling It “Miserable” – InsideHook

    “Let It Be” Director Responds to Ringo Calling It “Miserable” – InsideHook

Back in March during a Zoom Q&A, Ringo Starr didn’t hold back when asked about the 1970 Beatles documentary Let It Be. Over 55 hours of unseen footage from that

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