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The scandalous hemlines of the British designer, who has died at the age of 93, helped turn the Sixties into a bold and vibrant era of fashion, writes Linda Watson.

The Independent UK

It was 60 years ago today… schoolboy’s tape of the Beatles transports us to an era of optimism

Private-school pupils unselfconsciously screamed for their working-class heroes

The Guardian - UK

Abbey Road engineer Ken Scott on recording The Beatles: “I was there when Eric Clapton played the solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps, but it was just another day at the office so it didn't mean anything at the time”

On working with Lennon and McCartney: “Paul was exceedingly patient, and would keep on going until it was the way he wanted it, whereas John would prefer to get it over with as quickly as possible”

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Former cinema and school kitchen that had the 'spirit of the sixties'

It boasted a bright and vibrant history

Liverpool Echo

John Lennon's two word response to potential Beatles reunion

The band split in 1970 with emotions running high

Liverpool Echo

Princess Margaret’s unexpected reaction to blunt remark from major star as she ‘bent to his will’

Princess Margaret’s unexpected reaction to a very direct statement from a musician was ‘almost the only time in her life’ she did this

Woman & Home

'60s rock muse Pattie Boyd opens up

In the season five premiere of "Everything Fab Four," Boyd talks about having a front-row seat to rock history

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The best free spring culture in Britain, chosen by Observer critics

Here are 25 inspiring events to enjoy, from the reopening of the National Portrait Gallery to free gigs in Manchester

The Guardian - UK

The Beatles hit with an asteroid's force

Our upcoming season of "Everything Fab Four" features conversations about the Beatles with Kenny Loggins and more

Salon

Jim Gordon obituary

Accomplished rock drummer of the 1960s and 70s who played with George Harrison and Eric Clapton

The Guardian - UK

Beach Boys drummer Jim Gordon, who killed his own mother, dies at 77

Jim Gordon who played drums on George Harrison’s post-Beatles album All Things Must Pass and The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds has died at the age of 77

Daily Mirror

Jim Gordon, session drummer on dozens of hits such as Layla, dies aged 77

After playing with the Beach Boys, George Harrison and other mid-century stars, Gordon was convicted of killing his mother during a psychotic episode in 1983

The Guardian - UK

Drum legend Zakir Hussain a borders-leaping marvel: 'He has blazed a trail' says Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart

George Harrison of The Beatles was a fan and collaborator of Indian tabla drum marvel Zakir Hussain. So are guitar legend John McLaughlin, Grateful Dead mainstay Mickey Hart and banjo innovator Béla Fleck.

Tribune News Service

Jim Gordon dies: Drummer for Eric Clapton and George Harrison, jailed for murder dies at 77

Jim Gordon, drummer for Eric Clapton and George Harrison, has passed away from natural causes aged 77

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Jim Gordon, famed session drummer convicted of murdering his mother, dies at 77

LOS ANGELES — Jim Gordon, the prolific session drummer who played with some of rock’s biggest stars — including the Beach Boys, several Beatles and Eric Clapton, whose classic “Layla” he’s credited with co-writing — before he was sentenced to prison for killing his mother, died Monday at the state-run…

Liverpool Echo

George Harrison never wanted a Beatles reunion 'because of fans'

There were various demands for the Beatles to reform after their 1970 split

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cat Stevens to Return This Summer with a New Album

Legendary British singer-songwriter Cat Stevens will release a new album of original songs this summer that took the “Peace Train” hitmaker over a decade to make and revisits familiar themes of togetherness. The 12-song collection is called “King of a Land” and comes out in June on George Harrison-founded Dark…

Liverpool Echo

John Lennon hated George Harrison's favourite Beatles song

Lennon was not a fan of his song, despite the fact it was inspired by his hero

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‘He was central to music history’: the forgotten legacy of Leon Russell

In an illuminating new book, the incredible highs and devastating lows of the influential musician are remembered

The Guardian - UK

Andy Fairweather Low: ‘Jimi Hendrix sidled over and politely told me: you’re in the wrong key’

Kate Bush loved his voice, Clapton hired him and Paul Weller mocked his hair. Having gone from top of the charts to living with his mum, one of rock’s nice guys is back with a new album at 74

Salon

George's impact on the Beatles sound

Lennon/McCartney in studio "left little space for George, and it became a bit frustrating," says Pattie Boyd

The Independent UK

Hare Krishna followers join Beatles fans to mark George Harrison’s 80th birthday

Members of the Hare Krishna movement joined more than 100 fans at the Liverpool Beatles Museum on Saturday.

Liverpool Echo

George Harrison play to hit Mersey theatre in time for ex-Beatle's 80th birthday

The show will celebrate the life of the "quiet Beatle" in the band and beyond

Daily Mirror

Beatles' first tour was the start of total madness, says ex of Fab Four legend

Bernadette Byrne, who was dating George Harrison at the time, witnessed the phenomenon unfold at a 1963 gig at Southport’s Floral Hall which kicked off the group's first tour

Liverpool Echo

George Harrison 80th birthday: Hundreds of Hare Krishnas in Liverpool today to celebrate 'spiritual Beatle'

The city will remember and celebrate George Harrison on February 25

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