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The Beatles' former press officer Tony Barrow dies

The publicist, who came up with the phrase ‘the Fab Four’, died at home in Morecambe at the age of 80The Beatles’ first press officer, Tony Barrow, the man who came up with the phrase “the Fab Four”, has died at the age of 80.He died on Saturday night at home in Morecambe and is survived by his widow, Corinne, and his two sons. Continue reading...

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00:18 on May 16 2016

The Beatles' former press officer Tony Barrow dies

Guardian Music — The publicist, who came up with the phrase ‘the Fab Four’, died at home in Morecambe at the age of 80The Beatles’ first press officer, Tony Barrow, th... more info
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12:13 on May 16 2016

Paul McCartney pays tribute following death of Beatles press officer Tony Barrow

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16:09 on May 16 2016

The Beatles’ press officer Tony Barrow dies aged 80

Uncut — Paul McCartney pays tribute to the Fab Four's PR and "lovely guy" Paul McCartney pays tribute to the Fab Four's PR and "lovely guy" The post The Beatles’ press off... more info
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