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"My Mouth Went Hard and Tight": The Secret Ringo Meltdown That Nearly Destroyed The Beatles Before They Conquered America
How the future's most famous drummer was reduced to maracas and tambourines during those legendary "Love Me Do" sessions - the untold story from…
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BEATLES REVEAL: "WE DON'T KNOW THE SCRIPT OR SONGS FOR OUR FILM!"
Exclusive: Capitol's promotional chat exposes the Fab Four's charmingly chaotic approach to stardom
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The Night A Fan Crashed The Beatles' Stage And Shook John Lennon's Hand – And It's All On Film
How a 19-year-old's death-defying stage dive during "Long Tall Sally" became the most brazen Beatles security breach ever captured on camera
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The Ten Most Thrilling Bass Lines That Made The Beatles Swing
Here are the ten Beatles bass lines that didn't just hold down the fort—they rewrote the entire rule book.
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The Beatles Played to Just 18 People in Their First Southern Gig – And It Was More Embarrassing Than John's Jesus Comment
How four lads from Liverpool discovered that military towns don't appreciate rock and roll, even when it comes with Scouse charm and tight harmonies.
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"He Doesn't Think He's Capable": John Lennon's Brutal Assessment of Paul McCartney's Lyrical Confidence in His Final Interview
Three weeks before his death, Lennon made extraordinary claims about his songwriting partner's abilities that would haunt their legacy forever
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The Beatles Return to Charts as Forgotten Critics Are Fondly Remembered
Physical singles make comeback whilst forgotten critics emerge from shadows
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When Elvis Landed: How a Dodgy Song Title and Radio Luxembourg Changed Everything
The moment rock'n'roll grabbed four lads from Liverpool by the scruff of the neck and refused to let go
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WHEN THE FAB FOUR WENT COMPLETELY BARMY! The Mental July 1965 That Changed Everything Forever!!
Beatles Monthly Issue 24 reveals the most BONKERS month in pop history - with tank battles, royal film nights and birthday madness!
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"WE'RE NOT LEADERS OF ANY SORT OF GROUP" - BEATLES DENY STARTING YOUTH REVOLUTION
Four lads from Liverpool speak candidly about fame, money and the future whilst sitting atop the British pop world
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The Day the Cavern Spawned a Cyclone
5th June 1963, Leeds Odeon
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The Beatles' Brilliant 1969 Swan Song
Ten Essential Tracks From Their Final Year
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