Show Notes
It’s 1992 and another momentous year in Beatle history is upon us! The year begins with Paul McCartney coming full circle in his hometown of Liverpool - it’s the dawn of LIPA, the new Liverpool School for the Performing Arts (formerly Macca’s alma mater the Liverpool Institute for Boys). As Paul sought to establish a haven for the arts, George Harrison’s solo performing arts career was reaching new heights...and (unbeknownst to anyone at the time) also drawing to a close. George’s final concert took place on April 6th at the Royal Albert Hall -- a benefit to raise money and awareness for Britain’s new Natural Law Party. The epic concert also featured a cameo from Ringo Starr, who himself was preparing new music -- this time in the form of his first full studio album in nearly a decade...
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