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George Martin listens to the latest idea from The Beatles during the Sgt Pepper sessions in January 1967.

The 10 best Beatles productions by Sir George Martin

Classic albums from the classic year of '65, from The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks and The Rolling Stones

The 25 best Classic Rock albums of 1965

Some of the biggest rock albums of 1985: Misplaced Childhood, Afterburner, Brothers In Arms and Love.

The 25 best Classic Rock albums of 1985

Musicians who live the clean lifestyle: Eminem, Lana Del Rey and Elton John

10 musicians who don't drink

How The Stone Roses began their musical career...

These are the first words that began your favourite band's career

Journey's Steve Perry has some words of wisdom for you

The 20 most inspirational Classic Rock song lyrics to kick start your 2025

Classic opening lines from The Stone Roses, David Bowie, Joy Division, The Killers and more

The best album opening lines

Classic albums with great final tracks

10 closings tracks that ended 10 classic albums

Get your Classic Rock party started with big tunes from the Rolling Stones, Journey, AC/DC and Prince

The Top Classic Rock New Year's Party songs

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