What's happened
The last ever Beatles song, 'Now and Then', recorded by John Lennon and completed by the surviving members, is set for release using AI technology.
Why it matters
The completion and release of the last Beatles song using AI technology is significant for fans and the music industry, marking the end of an era and offering a new perspective on the band's legacy.
What the papers say
The Independent emphasizes the long-awaited completion of the song, while Axios focuses on the use of AI technology in the music industry. The Times and AP News provide details about the song's completion and the upcoming release.
How we got here
The song 'Now and Then' was written and demoed by John Lennon in the late 1970s, and after decades of effort, the surviving Beatles have used AI technology to complete the track for release.
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John Winston Ono Lennon MBE was an English singer, songwriter, actor and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles.
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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group, whose best-known line-up comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, are regarded as the most influential band of all time.
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Sir James Paul McCartney CH MBE is an English singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and record and film producer who gained worldwide fame as co-lead vocalist and bassist for the Beatles.
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George Harrison MBE was an English musician, singer, songwriter, and music and film producer who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles.
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Sir Richard Starkey MBE, better known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles.