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Unseen photo from The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper album cover shoot to go to auction

The unseen photo from the album cover shoot is said to address a long-standing rumour.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

3 ways AI is transforming music

Each fall, I begin my course on the intersection of music and artificial intelligence by asking my students if they’re concerned about AI’s role in composing or producing music.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2023

Photo that solves Sgt Pepper McCartney mystery up for auction

Rumours that musician was not present for album photoshoot are proved false, say UK auctioneers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2023

Noel Gallagher admits struggling to remember lyrics onstage

Former Oasis member, now 56, suggests he may need to use teleprompter in future

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Who is the greatest of all time: The Beatles or Queen? Producer Steve Lillywhite has an interesting take

"I would never say anyone is better than The Beatles, but…"

MusicRadar · Aug 10, 2023

First Thing: dozens die in unprecedented Hawaii wildfires

Fires fanned by Hurricane Dora have ripped through historic Lahaina. Plus, Trump asks to review classified evidence at Mar-a-Lago before trial

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

‘Paul McCartney winked right at me’: the fans who buy nosebleed seats – and get whisked to the front

Billy Joel and Coldplay are among other legends who want their biggest devotees at the front

The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2023

For decades no-one even knew his name. This month, James Jamerson will have a street named after him

How James Jamerson became a bass guitar hero: with tributes from Jack Bruce, Suzi Quatro and Paul McCartney

Guitar World · Aug 8, 2023

Edward Sexton obituary

Savile Row tailor for more than 50 years whose celebrity clients included David Hockney, Mick Jagger, Harry Styles and Rick Astley

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023

John Lennon: "Somebody let off a firecracker onstage and every one of us looked at each other, because each thought it was the other that had been shot. It was that bad.” – Why The Beatles retired from the stage

How death threats, disillusionment and the very real threat of onstage electrocution all fuelled The Fab Four’s decision to stop playing live…

MusicRadar · Aug 7, 2023