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Kieran McGoverninThe Beatles FAQWhich group most influenced The Beatles & The Stones?When asked about key early influences The Beatles usually cited individual names: Elvis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly. All…Jul 19, 2019
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