Israel wants the Beatles... a bit late I fear

By: miles

Jerusalem : Israel | about 1 year ago

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Israel is inviting the surviving members of The Beatles to celebrate the country's anniversary, 43 years after it banned the group. The Israeli ambassador to London, Ron Prosor, has met John Lennon's sister, Julia Baird, in Liverpool. He has invited Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and relatives of Lennon and George Harrison to come to Israel in May for the 60th anniversary. Israel banned the Beatles in 1965, fearing they would corrupt young fans.

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