John Lennon

John Lennon was one of the most influential and successful artists of all time, from his time with The Beatles to his solo career. With a life cut short aged 40, John Lennon became a symbol of peace and love throughout the world.

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The Beatles have now released an official music video for 'Let It Be', almost fifty five years after its original release.

The Beatles release 'Let It Be' official music video with never-before-seen footage

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Let It Be director Michael Lindsay-Hogg is happy that a new generation of The Beatles' fans get to see his 1970 documentary after it's poor reception upon its original release.

Let It Be director Michael Lindsay-Hogg happy about documentary's reappraisal: "It didn't get a fair shake"

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As strange as it sounds, a conspiracy that Paul McCartney died and was replaced in The Beatles with a look-alike became one of popular culture's weirdest phenomenons.

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1970 documentary Let It Be is set to re-released on 8th May 2024.

Ringo Starr shares his opinion on the re-release of documentary 'Let It Be'

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The Beatles: Get Back

Let It Be: Why the re-release of a 50-year-old Beatles movie actually matters

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Ringo Starr and John Lennon with the 12-string guitar

Ringo Starr is reunited with John Lennon's long-lost 12-string Help! guitar

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Wings - One Hand Clapping

Wings' long-lost album including Beatles classics is finally getting a release after 50 years

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Paul McCartney and the Eagles teamed up for a heartfelt rendition of The Beatles' classic 'Let It Be' at the Jimmy Buffett tribute concert.

Paul McCartney performs 'Let It Be' with the Eagles in tribute to late Jimmy Buffett

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James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon have teamed up

Paul McCartney's son James McCartney teams up with Sean Lennon on new song 'Primrose Hill'

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After seeing Cliff Richard perform, The Beatles' George Harrison was inspired to learn the guitar.

George Harrison said seeing Cliff Richard inspired him to play guitar: "I could do better than that"

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Paul McCartney has given his verdict on Beyoncé's new cover of The Beatles 'Blackbird'.

Paul McCartney offers his opinion on Beyoncé's cover of The Beatles' Blackbird

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What is Paul McCartney’s favourite Beatles song?

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'Dear Layla': Pattie Boyd collection including love notes from George Harrison and Eric Clapton fetches £2.8 million

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John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Cynthia Lennon

Paul McCartney denies romance with John Lennon's ex-wife Cynthia

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The Beatles - Please Please Me

Do you have a Beatles record worth over £4,000 in your collection?

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The Beatles facts: Songs, albums, films, breakup and reunions of the Fab Four

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David Bowie? John Lennon? Paul McCartney? In a supergroup together. According to Bowie, it very nearly happened.

The night John Lennon, Paul McCartney and David Bowie nearly formed a supergroup

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Johnny Gentle and The Silver Beatles

Johnny Gentle - singer who was backed by The Beatles - dies, aged 87

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Sean Lennon won an Oscar

John Lennon's son Sean Lennon wins Oscar and pays emotional tribute to his mother Yoko Ono

Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney of The Beatles at Paris Fashion Week

The Beatles: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr turn back the clock on the red carpet

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The Beatles at the movies

The Beatles biopics: Cast, director, release date and songs for the FOUR upcoming movies

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Lulu and The Beatles

Lulu explains how The Beatles kick-started her career: "I was madly in love with all of them"

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The Bee Gees starred in an ill-fated and largely forgotten musical film based on The Beatles' seminal album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band movie: What was the Bee Gees-starring Beatles musical about?

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The Beatles - Yesterday

Paul McCartney reveals the surprising inspiration to 'Yesterday' lyrics

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After the Bee Gees made the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band film in 1978, George Harrison branded them and their manager Robert Stigwood as "greedy".

Why George Harrison accused the Bee Gees of being "greedy"

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The Beatles' life stories will be officially told on screen for the first time.

Sam Mendes to direct four-part series of individual biopics about The Beatles

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Paul McCartney playing a 500/1 Hofner violin bass guitar

Paul McCartney is reunited with his lost Höfner bass that was stolen in 1972

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After nearly a decade out of the spotlight, James McCartney is returning with brand new music in 2024.

Paul McCartney's son James announces first new music since 2016 with 'Beautiful'

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Stuart Sutcliffe - the Fifth Beatle

Stuart Sutcliffe: The life, work and tragic death of the Fifth Beatle

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The Beatles, Em Cooper and the Grammy for I'm Only Sleeping

How The Beatles won a Grammy Award for a nearly 60-year-old song

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Iggy is arguably the only artist that looks disconcertingly stranger when wearing clothes than when he isn't.

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Joan Baez says she got "lost in the shuffle" of Bob Dylan's fame with past relationship

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Nick Mason facts: Pink Floyd drummer's age, wife, children and career explained

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Bruce Springsteen hugs a young fan in Belfast in 2024

Bruce Springsteen gives young fan a lovely hug during his live show in Belfast

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