John Lennon
John Lennon’s killer denied parole for the 12th time

John Lennon’s killer denied parole for the 12th time

He’ll remain behind bars for at least another two years John Lennon‘s killer Mark Chapman, 67, has been denied parole for the 12th time, it has been confirmed. Lennon had signed an autograph for Chapman earlier that same day and later Chapman, 67, murdered the Beatle’s icon at the entrance of his New York City […]

3 years ago

John Lennon’s son performs ‘Imagine’ for first time at Ukraine benefit

John Lennon’s son performs ‘Imagine’ for first time at Ukraine benefit

A timely take on his dad’s perennial peace song John Lennon‘s first born son Julian has performed a cover version of his father’s iconic hit “Imagine” for the first time in an effort to raise money for the humanitarian mission in Ukraine. Singing alongside guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, the performance was part of the Global Citizen’s […]

4 years ago

QUIZ: As The White Album turns 50 how well do you know The Beatles?

QUIZ: As The White Album turns 50 how well do you know The Beatles?

Today marks the 50th anniversary of The White Album Let’s be honest, The Beatles have a pretty impressive back catalogue, don’t they? Celebrated the world over since their inception almost 60 years ago, Paul, John, George and Ringo are widely regarded the greatest band who ever lived with some of the most revered music ever […]

7 years ago

What makes a boy band? The Vamps debate the best boy bands ever

What makes a boy band? The Vamps debate the best boy bands ever

The Vamps are a boy band, are they not? “It depends on what you clarify as a boy band,” says Brad Simpson, the band’s lead singer and guitarist. When you Google the term boy band you often come up with bands such as The Jacksons, The Osmonds and then of course Take That, Backstreet Boys, […]

8 years ago

Cha-Ching! These are the top 10 most valuable records ever made

Cha-Ching! These are the top 10 most valuable records ever made

And you thought £5 for a CD single was expensive. Today we celebrate Record Store Day. It’s that one day every year when over 200 independent record stores from across the UK come together to celebrate their unique, yet highly lauded, culture. And while music is of course good to share any day, month, or year, […]

8 years ago

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