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“I got over the fact that I was lumbered with the bass – I realised the control you had over the band. They can’t go anywhere, man. Ha! Power!”: Revisiting a classic Paul McCartney interview from our archive

Looking back at a gem from the MusicRadar archive, in which the legendary Paul McCartney discusses the band-directing power of being a bass player and teaching Elvis a thing or two…

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“What makes this album so interesting is the fact that there are guitars that are not totally in tune – but good luck trying to get a take as good as that!”: The creative genius and ‘insane’ methodology in Van Halen’s biggest selling album

“Eddie and Alex jammed for hours and hours, day after day, until they hit upon something so unique that is so perfectly natural”

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Ringo Starr receive honorary degree from Liverpool University on 86th birthday

Ringo Starr has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Music by the University of Liverpool during a special ceremony held ahead of his annual “peace and love” birthday gathering in Los Angeles.

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“John, Paul and George looked like they had gone back in time, like they were kids again, playing together for the sheer enjoyment of it”: The joyful making of The Beatles’ life-affirming finale

The three-track cycle that concluded Abbey Road was structured to be a wrap-up of all they had achieved as a band

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Beatles museum to open on seven-storey site (and rooftop) of band’s last gig

The Cavern Club in Liverpool, the nightclub birthplace of the Beatles, promotes itself as “the place where it all began”. On May 11, Apple, the Beatles’ management company, announced its re-acquisition of 3 Savile Row, London, the building they might usefully conceive of as “the place where it all ended”.

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‘She’s a very talkative cow’: the curious history of America’s animal mayors

Small towns across the US have elected animals to the pinnacle of civic leadership – and it seems to work for them

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“The Gretsch was given by John Lennon to his cousin. He kept it for almost 50 years”: The magical mystery of the $1.3m Gretsch that might have recorded a Beatles classic

Amelia Walker of Christie's takes us behind the scenes at the Jim Irsay auction to look at the 1963 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins that was rumored to have been used on Paperback Writer

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I Watched The New Paul McCartney Documentary, And It Reminded Me Of My Favorite Pop Culture Conspiracy Theory

The Walrus was Paul.

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Conan O’Brien serves up a Beatles geekfest: best podcasts of the week

The big-name US talkshow host goes all Fab Four superfan in this historical take on the lives of John, Paul, George and Ringo. Plus, Naomi Fry delivers a rich deep dive into The Doors’ legacy

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The top Beatles landmarks in London

From Abbey Road to the Palladium , we go through the top landmarks in the capital related to the Fab Four

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A new exhibition of Paul McCartney’s own photographs reminds me that being in the moment is the overriding principle of great photography

Paul McCartney’s ‘Rearview Mirror: Liverpool–London–Paris’ exhibition provides an intimate glimpse into the world’s biggest band as ‘Beatlemania’ began to follow the ‘Fab Four’ across the globe

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British ‘Beatle’ terrorist’s bid to transfer to UK prison ‘should be rejected’

El Shafee Elsheikh, known as ‘Ringo’ is serving eight life sentences in a US jail for his involvement in a hostage-taking scheme.

Evening Standard

"Grohl's randomised fills and relentless single strokes at the end of the song makes this one of his greatest drum performances on record": Listen to 11 isolated drum tracks from rock's drumming legends

Led Zeppelin, Rush, The Beatles, Slipknot, The Police, and more

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"I've analysed hundreds of players over the years. They're all a part of what I do": Clem Burke's 10 essential drum albums

"You've got to listen to what the greats have done," the Blondie 'heartbeat', who passed away this year told us

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Beatles Anthology compilations, documentary and book all restored, revamped, repackaged and reissued this autumn

But still no Carnival Of Light

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Candid Beatles moments captured by Paul McCartney to be exhibited in London

From backstage moments to quiet reflections, Paul McCartney’s photographs of the Beatles’ breakthrough years are heading to a London gallery this August.

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New Xbox games launching this week, from July 28 through August 3 — Grounded 2 arrives on Xbox Game Pass

Several more Xbox games are launching this week, from July 28 through August 3, including the early access release of Obsidian Entertainment's Grounded 2.

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"On this particular occasion, I dropped some beats, apparently. I’ve looked everywhere and I can’t find them!": Zak Starkey on his Who sacking, plus advice for new Oasis drummer and Ringo-playing actor

The ex Who drummer talks ducks, drums and Barry Keoghan playing his dad

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Steam Just Added One Of The Most Original RPGs In Years

A turn-based RPG headed to Steam combines retro anime style with a unique battle system that makes every fight feel like a new puzzle.

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36 Incredible History Moments That Were Caught On Camera Decades Ago

History and photography have always been good buddies.

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'I want to be back in The Who': Zak Starkey on the sacking saga and his wild new band

Zak Starkey talks about the latest on The Who, working with fellow sons The Beatles, and his new band Mantra of the Cosmos with Bez and Shaun Ryder

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Here comes the sons: Zak Starkey, James McCartney and Sean Lennon unite on Rip Off

New Mantra Of The Cosmos track also features Shaun Ryder

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"I'm scared for my life and career at this point." Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy jokes he's worried about his job after spate of drummer firings

Josh Freese, Zak Starkey and Jason Bonham have been let go – which Portnoy says makes it a weird time for drummers

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“I met him at his house and he played the drums for me”: As he prepares to play him in the Beatles biopics, Barry Keoghan has been studying Ringo Starr’s technique up close

But the actor was too nervous to have a go himself

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"I've analyzed hundreds of players over the years. They're all a part of what I do": Clem Burke's 10 essential drum albums

"You've got to listen to what the greats have done," the Blondie 'heartbeat', who passed away this week, told us

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