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Huge slate of Beatles programming due on BBC America in June

As part of BBC America's “Summer of London” programming in June, the network will feature several programs with the Beatles,...
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Mersey Beat founder says new film tells full story of music in Beatles' hometown

The Beatles' hometown of Liverpool will be the focus of a new documentary that will tell the complete story of the city's music history...
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World mourns late bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs

Only a few days ago, on the first day of April, some 2,300 peopleattended latebanjo legend Earl Scruggs' public funeral in Nashville. Family,...
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Review: 'Strange Fruit' doc a serious, unvarnished look at Apple Records history

Despite reports to the contrary, "Strange Fruit: The Beatles' Apple Records," an unauthorized documentary on the history of the...
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Author wants new book to give younger fans the real joy of Beatles story

Author Judith Kristen, who works with school children as a teacher and speaker, wants the younger generation to experience the joy of the Beatles...
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A San Francisco Beatles tour with a little British weather

Donna Jackson, who's from the Beatles' hometown of Liverpool and who we've featured in articles previously (she headed up a group of...
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Artist selling models of Liverpool church where Lennon and McCartney first met

The Liverpool church where John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met on in their historic meeting on July 6, 1957 is being modeled in miniature by a...
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Beatle news briefs: Voodoo's 'Day' child; Paul meets the press

A KISS OR A MISS?: Thursday's online "webcast"gave fans a chance to peer in at a Paul McCartney press conference. Unfortunately, it...
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The cheerful side of Kathleen Ferrier

The great English contralto was born on April 22, 1912, making this her centennial year. I am not sure why; but today turned out to be the day on...
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Unique box set compares how early versions of his songs influenced Elvis Presley

As Elvis Presley's 77th birthday approaches Jan. 8, there will certainly be a lot of discussion of his pioneering music. But it's not often...
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