Albums with strong opening tracks from The Doors, The Police, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.

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Big in the USA: The Beatles touch down in New York, February 1964; Freddie Mercury gives Inglewood, California a show in 1977; Led Zeppelin refuel their private jet in Hawaii; and Elton John plays Dodger Stadium in 1975.

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Bob Dylan hanging out at Savoy Steps in May 1965; and the King's Chapel of the Savoy as it looks today

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The Who's Roger Daltrey, Ocean Colour Scene and Cast

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A selection of classic 45rpm singles

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Pete Townshend in 2024

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Classic LIVE albums from Queen, U2, David Bowie, The Smiths, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, The Who, Arctic Monkeys and The Cure

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The Who at the time of My Generation in 1965: Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle

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Rodin's Thinker pondering the big questions in music

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Phil Daniels as Jimmy in the film version of Quadrophenia

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Depeche Mode in 2022: Martin Gore and Dave Gahan.

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Woodstock took place between 15th and 18th August 1969

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The Who performing live in July 2023

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Classic festival moments from Blur, Amy Winehouse and Radiohead

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The Who's Roger Daltrey at The O2 Arena

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The loudest bands in the world: Motörhead, The Prodigy and The Who

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