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Re-enact the Beatles' Abbey Road sleeve? Pah! Here are some real challenges â€¦

Anyone can walk across a zebra crossing. But can you wear a suit and shake hands with Fabio Capello while being on fire?When John, George, Ringo and Paul strolled across the zebra crossing on Abbey Road they had no idea how inspirational that simple act would become. Since then the likes of The Simpsons, Kanye West and Lego have all paid homage to the cover in their own ways. Only chickens can rival such a rich road-crossing heritage. Forty years on and Beatles fans are set to gather at the Abbe...

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16:20 on August 6 2009

“Birthday” Video from “The Beatles: Rock Band” Premieres

Rolling Stone — The first official in-game video from the upcoming The Beatles: Rock Band, for the White Album Side 3 opener “Birthday,” premiered to fans who pre-ordered the game, w... more info

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15:07 on August 7 2009

Re-enact the Beatles' Abbey Road sleeve? Pah! Here are some real challenges â€¦

Guardian Music — Anyone can walk across a zebra crossing. But can you wear a suit and shake hands with Fabio Capello while being on fire?When John, George, Ringo and Paul strolled across ... more info

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11:16 on August 7 2009