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Which Beatle came from the poorest background?

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All four Beatles had what Mark Lewisohn calls ‘unvarnished working-class roots in an industrial city that had seen better days.' 

Which Beatles songs did Ringo write?

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​ Ringo never aspired to be a principal songwriter for The Beatles, but he does have two  sole writing credits.

What does Lennon say at end of Strawberry Fields?

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I told you about Strawberry Fields ... You know the place where nothing is real... Well, here's  another clue  for you all...  The walrus was Paul.

How did David Bowie and John Lennon become friends?

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  We were first introduced in about 1974 by Elizabeth Taylor. 

Why did John Lennon stop driving in 1969?

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  He was a terrible driver…with bad eyesight. John Lennon's cousin, Stan. John Lennon's Austin Maxi, the last car he ever drove

Who played on Beatles records?

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Beyond the four band members, over a hundred people contributed to the Beatles' records. But only five were officially credited.

Why did The Beatles cross the road?

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  The most famous photo in pop music history was what artists call a 'happy accident'. 

Did John Lennon reconcile with his father?

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Alfred (Fred/Freddie/Alf) Lennon was unmistakably present in his son's physical appearance, but he had only a walk-on (or rather, walk-off) role in his upbringing. 

How many singles have The Beatles sold?

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Worldwide sales of physical singles are difficult to estimate accurately, and the following are estimates based on available data.

Which classical composers most influenced The Beatles?

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