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Sgt. Pepper

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The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper Turns 50 June 1. Naturally, There’s a Special Edition of the Record Coming

April 5, 2017 Alan Cross 1 Comment 50th Anniversary, Beatles, Box Set, Sgt. Pepper

While it may not be the best Beatles album (I’d go with Revolver), Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was

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The Deaths of 2016, Retold Via Sgt. Pepper Artwork

December 9, 2016December 9, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment 2016, Beatles, Deaths, RIP, Sgt. Pepper

This has been a horrible year when it comes to losing our heroes. British artist Chris Barker tells the story

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Music History 

Who “Blew His Mind Out in a Car” in the Beatles’ “A Day in the Life?”

October 17, 2016October 16, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments A Day in the LIfe, Beatles, John Lennon, Sgt. Pepper, Tara Browne

First, forget all the stories about “A Day in the Life,” the epic closer of the Beatles Sgt Pepper album,

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Random Music News for Friday, April 10, 2015

April 10, 2015April 9, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Beatles, Beyonce, Bjork, Coachella, Deryck Whibley, Guns 'N Roses, Hologram, Holograms, Marilyn Manson, Music Festivals, Riot Grrrl, Selena, Sgt. Pepper, Sum 41

On the way home from SE Asia. Still. Damn, it’s a long way… Theses pieces of cardboard are worth £17,000. Well,

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Music History 

Rare Beatles Album Sells for $175,000 USD

January 18, 2014January 18, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Auction, Beatles, Collectible, Rare, Sgt. Pepper

That’s a little steep for any collectible, but this one probably isn’t ever going to depreciate.  It’s a first-pressing mono

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House Where John Lennon Wrote Songs for Sgt. Pepper on the Market

January 6, 2014January 6, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments John Lennon, Mansion, Real Estate, Sgt. Pepper

Back in July 1964, flush with cash from the Beatles first run of hit singles, John Lennon dropped £20,000 on a

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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