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It’s been 45 years since John Lennon’s life was tragically cut short at just 40.Yet the Beatles legend’s legacy continues almost half a century on, and fans continue to be fascinated by his short but incredible life.Daily Express recently caught up with his sister Julia Baird, who shared a mother with the singer-songwriter.While promoting the new Live Odyssey exhibit of her brother in Camden Town, the 78-year-old unveiled that Lennon once told her when he was most happiest during his time in The Beatles.And it turns out it was when he was comparing the Fab Four to a certain rebellious British band he was observing in 1975.Julia told us: “John did actually come out and say, when the Sex Pistols were playing, ‘That’s who we were on the Cavern stage. I’ve never been happier than on the Cav...

Beyond being musicians and creating tracks the world comes to love, most of our icons are music fans themselves. Some stick to the genre they are used to making, taking direct inspiration from fellow musicians, and some listen to wildly different styles than what they create - which often helps add an eclectic touch to their works.John Lennon was no exception. In 1965, while The Beatles were constantly on the road, Lennon purchased a 15kg KB Discomatic jukebox - a portable record player he filled with 40 of his favourite 45s. This was his personal soundtrack of sorts, a compact musical diary that revealed what moved and inspired him. Years later, the jukebox would be rediscovered and restored, offering a rare glimpse into the tracks that shaped one of the most influential songwriters of...

Matteo Bocelli has just confirmed a string of exciting tour dates taking place across the UK this year, and they're some of the biggest he has ever played. The Italian star, who is best known as the son of legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli, will be playing three enormous shows across the country, as part of his Falling In Love World Tour 2025.He'll be hitting London's Adelphi Theatre, as well as Manchester's Bridgewater Hall and Birmingham's Symphony Hall. Tickets will be released on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and we've got all the information fans need to get involved as soon as possible from various outlets. Here's the breakdown.Matteo Bocelli tickets are available right now through a Live Nation presale event.Fans will be able to grab tickets from Live Nation by signing up for the My Live ...

There are plenty of new albums coming out this year, but there are eight in particular to be more excited for than most. From rock music legend Bruce Springsteen clearing out his archive of unreleased songs to form seven new albums to Pulp breaking their 24-year recording hiatus with an eighth studio album, there is plenty to look forward to. We are already spoilt for choice when it comes to contemporary material this year, with Rialto, Blondshell, and Sam Fender already releasing some all-time greats for the year. But there is still much to look forward to, and these eight yet-to-be-released albums promise to be some of the biggest moments of this year. Seven of them will certainly offer moments to celebrate, while an eighth announced album is yet to be titled, and may not be fully set...

An immersive new experience has opened in Camden Town this month to celebrate six decades of British Music.So Daily Express headed over to Live Odyssey to chat with John Lennon’s sister, Julia Baird, who was opening a temporary exhibition of her Beatles brother there.The 78-year-old shares the same mother with the late star and witnessed him meeting Paul McCartney, that fateful day at a Liverpool church fete in 1957.She even recalls the world’s two most successful songwriters sitting outside their house jamming together.Asked why she wanted to get involved with the new exhibit, Julia told us: “I just thought it sounded brilliant and rich”.John’s exhibit kicks off the Live Odyssey experience in the 1950s as fans traverse chronologically through British music. Lennon’s sister shared: “Thi...

Order your copy now hereSince first emerging on to the music scene a decade ago, Dua Lipa’s sultry vocals and fearless stage presence have sealed her status as a true pop powerhouse.With seven BRIT Awards and three Grammys to her name, the British-Albanian star has broken multiple records, with songs like New Rules, Levitating, Don’t Start Now, IDGAF and One Kiss with Calvin Harris each notching up more than two billion Spotify streams.Ahead of her sell-out Radical Optimism Tour arriving in the UK in June, this special edition of OK ! delves into her incredible journey, beginning with her days as a music-loving schoolgirl. With the help of music industry experts, we dig into all of Dua’s music so far, revisit her greatest live shows and collaborations, and take a closer look at the caus...

Olly Murs faced criticism from fans on social media after a user reported that an entire section of their block remained seated during his performance at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday, May 25. The disappointed fan expressed outrage that fellow audience members did not stand and engage with his performance. It comes after he made a triumphant return to the stage following a recent illness that had forced him to shorten his concert in Glasgow the previous week. His unexpected ill-health led fans to question whether the tour would continue as planned, as he cancelled his Manchester and Birmingham performances.This prompted those with London tickets to frantically attempt to clarify the situation via Twitter/X. One wrote, "Olly Murs management are taking the p**s at the point. Is tonight...

Enya, the reclusive songstress living in an enchanted castle, remains an enigma despite selling a staggering 75 million albums worldwide. With an asteroid and even a fish species named in her honour, she's anything but a conventional celebrity.The elusive Enya, who enjoys fortified solitude just beyond Dublin, hasn't been seen in public for over ten years, shunning touring, marriage, and the limelight. Her astonishing financial success hasn't led her to a life of flaunting but to an existence as tranquil as her music.In 2016, The Sun quoted her expressing affection for 'Strictly': "I'm a big fan of Strictly. I don't know if I could do the show, although I would adore to learn the Argentine tango". Otherwise, she preserves a mystique that befits her otherworldly tunes while living amongs...

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more A hard list to narrow down, but here are my top picks from some classic albums (Image: Getty)There is some general consensus around what is considered some of the greatest music albums of all time, but no two lists are the same. And they shouldn't be, because music can be very subjective and personal.That said, I have a degree in music, and I have pulled together a list of classic albums I listen to in their entirety at least twice a year. Hopefully, these are albums you might not always see on other lists, and they could be a stepping-off point for diving deeper into that genre. My list can and will probably change over time as I listen to music every day. Don't miss... ...

Jason Derulo fans were left ecstatic this month, as he announced a monumental tour spanning the UK. The star, who is best known for such massive hits as Slow Low and Glad U Came, will be playing some massive arenas around the country, including Glasgow's OVO Hydro, London's O2 Arena, Cardiff's Principality Arena, and plenty more. When tickets went on sale, however, large quantities of them were snapped up in minutes. As a result, some fans have been left wanting. Thankfully, resale websites have stepped in to save the day. Retailers such as viagogo, StubHub and more have tickets avialable right now - and that's on top of stores such as Seat Unique, which offer official tickets with special bonuses. Here's the breakdown.