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Born February 25, 1943 • Liverpool • England
Died November 29, 2001 (aged 58) • Los Angeles • California • (Anniversary in 5 days)
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2004) • Grammy Award (2003) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1988) • Grammy Award (1972) • Grammy Award (1970)

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Let It Be
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A Hard Day's Night
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