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Little Richard, Founding Father of Rock Who Broke Musical Barriers, Dead at 87

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Little Richard, a founding father of rock and roll whose fervent shrieks, flamboyant garb, and joyful, gender-bending persona embodied the spirit and sound of that new art form, died Saturday.

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May 9th 1962 – Brian Epstein Secures First Beatles Recording Session With George Martin

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On May 9th 1962, Brian Epstein met with George Martin at EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London to discuss The Beatles. They had first met at George Martin’s office at EMI

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Iconic BBC Maida Vale studios where The Beatles, Beyoncé and David Bowie all performed is given protection from redevelopment

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The famous BBC Maida Vale Studios have been given protection from redevelopment, after receiving grade II-listed status from Historic England. Pop royalty from the Beatles to Beyoncé, Bing Crosby and

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As the Beatles’ Let It Be turns 50, a new film looks back at the album that led to the band’s breakup

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If there’s one phrase that best sums up the Beatles’ final album, Let It Be, it is this: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions”. No album made

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The hilarious letter George Harrison sent to a fan who asked him for money

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George Harrison is undoubtedly the coolest Beatle but he was also one of the most dryly funny. Growing up in Liverpool had blessed all the members with a caustic course wit but

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Handwritten Beatles lyrics and Prince’s guitar going under the hammer

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Prince’s Blue Cloud guitar and Sir Paul McCartney’s handwritten lyrics to a Beatles hit are among a trove of music memorabilia going under the hammer. Prince’s custom-made 1984 instrument no

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Macca and Ringo: Unheard demo by former Beatles up for auction

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An unheard track by former Beatles Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr is to be sold at auction. Angel In Disguise is one of only a couple of songs

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AFTERMATH Release New Video for Their Re-Imagined Version of the John Lennon Classic – “Give Peace a Chance”

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“John Lennon’s urgent call for peace in Give Peace a Chance is more important today than ever, and our call for peace with this cover is the perfect message to

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Looking back at when The Beatles performed to a crowd of just 18 in Aldershot

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A mix up between the promoter and the Aldershot News meant the gig wasn’t advertised properly so barely anyone turned up   What would have been a momentous day for Aldershot ended

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Close encounters of the Beatle Kind:>)

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In June 1983 I had a day off work, and decided to spend it in Central London with my Beatles friends, Debbie and Zakka. It was a lovely sunny day,

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