Tag: Sgt. Pepper

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Will the Real Sgt. Pepper Please Stand up?

The cover of “Sgt. Pepper” is covered with famous faces. But who was the “real” Sgt. Pepper? Beatle expert Scott Freiman has some insights.

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The Beatles and Woodstock: Tuned In & Turned On

The Beatles may not have made it to Woodstock, but their impact was everywhere. Especially for those a little too young to be at the festival.

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How “Sgt. Pepper” Got Its Cover

What was the real inspiration for the cover art of the Beatles’ album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”? Here’s another theory.

Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon circa 1968

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Magical Mystery Tour: Some “Mysteries” Solved

“Magical Mystery Tour” was a rare misstep by the Beatles. But the music saved the project from becoming a total bust. Here’s how it went down.

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In Defense of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”

“Sgt. Pepper’s” is oft credited as the first concept album. Truth be told, Mothers of Invention’s “Freak Out” predates it by a year. That doesn’t matter.