Did you know that it's forty years ago today that The Beatles released 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'? All the reports are saying "it was forty years ago today, Sgt Pepper told his band to play". But as someone pointed out to me not an hour ago, it was actually sixty years ago today, sort of, if you think about it.
Anyway, marking that anniversary are a bunch of academics who are planning to meet up at Leeds University later this month to discuss the iconic LP's cultural impact. Organiser Simon Warner told reporters: "It's the most important album by the most important group. The whole album has so many colours and nuances - and that amazing multicoloured sleeve perfectly echoes what's going on inside."
The event, entitled 'A Day In The Life - Sgt Pepper at 40' will be open to the public and will take place on 19 Jun.