John’s first wife has been written off as a mere support act. Now a new play recognises her importance in the story of the Beatles Vanessa Thorpe The Beatles
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While many over the years have been anointed, or self-proclaimed, the “Fifth Beatle,” no one has a more legit claim to the imaginary title than George Martin. As the band’s