Topic: John Lennon
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The 25 best country songs of all time (+video)
Check out Country Music Television's rankings of the best country music songs ever released.
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9 musicians who have broken into the literary world
Here are nine other musicians who have published novels, short stories, poetry, and children’s books.
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The 25 best musicians of the Rock era
Who took the top slots for the best artists in the Rock-and-Roll era? Check out the full list.
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John Lennon: 40 quotes on his birthday
Here are 40 quotes from John Lennon, who would have been 72 today.
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Ringo Starr: 30 quotes for his birthday
For his 72nd birthday, here are 30 quotes from Starr.
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Gay marriage clears Minnesota House, heads to Senate
If the Minnesota Senate votes to legalize gay marriage next Monday, as expected, it will be the 12th state in the US to offer full marriage equality, following on the heels of Rhode Island and Delaware.
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Chapter & Verse Yoko Ono objects to photos in a graphic novel about John Lennon
Writer Thom Donovan says he was sent a cease-and-desist letter by Yoko Ono's lawyers after he published a graphic novel about the life of John Lennon that included some rarely seen photos.
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The 25 best country songs of all time (+video)
Check out Country Music Television's rankings of the best country music songs ever released.
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Chapter & Verse New Paul McCartney comic book imagines Beatles breakup
"Paul McCartney: Carry That Weight" puts us in Paul's shoes on the day the Beatles broke up.
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9 musicians who have broken into the literary world
Here are nine other musicians who have published novels, short stories, poetry, and children’s books.
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The 25 best musicians of the Rock era
Who took the top slots for the best artists in the Rock-and-Roll era? Check out the full list.
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Ravi Shankar bridged cultures by bringing sitar to the West, but at a cost
Ravi Shankar collaborated with some of the biggest names in rock, jazz, and classical music. But in India critics said he was commercializing spiritual sitar music that was not properly understood.
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Lady Gaga peace prize: Yoko Ono lauds Lady Gaga's activism
Lady Gaga peace prize: At a ceremony in Reykjavik, Iceland, Yoko Ono presented pop star Lady Gaga with the LennonOno Grant for Peace, for changing the 'mental map' of the world.
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John Lennon: 40 quotes on his birthday
Here are 40 quotes from John Lennon, who would have been 72 today.
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Andy Williams remembered for 'Moon River,' TV shows
The singer and entertainer who helped to launch the career of the Osmond Brothers and hosted annual holiday television specials passed away Tuesday.
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Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's killer, denied parole again (+video)
Mark David Chapman was praised by the parole board for 'good conduct' but denied parole. Mark David Chapman, who shot John Lennon in 1980, has sought parole seven times.
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Kitty Wells was 'queen of country music'
Wells broke new ground for female country singers.
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Ringo Starr: 30 quotes for his birthday
For his 72nd birthday, here are 30 quotes from Starr.
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For Paul McCartney's Birthday: The Top 40 McMoments
On former Beatle Paul McCartney's 70th birthday, here are 40 memorable moments from his musical life.
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American Idol: Steven Tyler predicts a Jessica Sanchez win (+video)
American Idol: The final three contestants each performed three songs Wednesday night. After her first performance, Steven Tyler predicted that Jessica Sanchez would take home the American Idol title. Did he speak too soon?
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The Beatles: Here come the sons?
Rumors swirl that the sons of the Beatles are considering starting a band.
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A valentine message: 'All you need is love'
A Christian Science perspective: Valentine's Day or not, in God's love for each of His children, no one is left out.
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The Vote Mitt Romney breaks into song, serenading Florida voters (+video)
Mitt Romney usually recites lyrics to 'America the Beautiful' during his stump speech. But on Monday, the eve of Florida's GOP primary, he broke into song – and the crowd joined him.
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5 best books about John Lennon
John Lennon, killed by a gunman 31 years ago this week, was the subject for many biographers before and after his death. Here are a few of the best books about the Beatle we will never forget.
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George Harrison's sister Louise plans a book about the Beatles
Louise Harrison's new book will detail the band's rise to fame and offer insight into Harrison's later years.
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Who was John Lennon? Interview with biographer Tim Riley
Lennon biographer Tim Riley talks about John, his relationships with Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney, and the mystique that surrounds them all.
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Top Picks: Putumayo's 'African Beat' CD, Spanish tenor on PBS, 'Bridesmaids' the DVD, and more
Putumayo launches new World Beat music series including 'African Beat', Spanish tenor Placido Domingo retrospective airs on PBS, Judd Apatow's comedy 'Bridesmaids' comes out on DVD, and more top picks.
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Paul McCartney at Wrigley Field: Concert review
McCartney is on a barnstorming tour of five of North America’s top baseball stadiums this summer, an itinerary that may look sparse in a datebook but is ending up to be the most exhilarating performance run of his career.
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Mick Jagger: closet conservative?
A new 2012 biography of Mick Jagger promises to show a tamer side of rock-and-roll's bad boy.
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Elections 101: Ten facts about Thaddeus McCotter and his run for president
Thaddeus McCotter, the GOP’s surprise dark horse, is stirring up the race. The five-term Michigan congressman declared his candidacy for president on July 2 in his home state. A Beatles-loving, guitar-playing son of the heartland, Representative McCotter has strong conservative credentials and populist appeal. But there’s a problem. Thaddeus who?
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