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Jimi Hendrix was the first artist to perform Sgt. Pepper s Lonely Hearts Club Band to the surprise of Paul McCartney who was in the audience

Mar 5, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Jimi Hendrix was the first artist to perform Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band to the surprise of Paul McCartney who was in the audience

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