Article: Bob Shields UPFRONT.. AND OFF THE LEASH; Lament for day the real music died.(Bob Shields Page)

Byline: Bob Shields

THE flu bug that's been touring Scotland since the New Year finally went hillwalking up my nose and down my throat this week.

So I got to spend a day under the blankets on the sofa with nothing to fiddle with except my remote control.

I put on an old video I'd taped weeks ago - Channel 4's John Lennon Night - and was again mesmerised by the story of The Beatles' arduous climb to fame.

"John and the others were never without their guitars" said his aunt Mimi.

"They would learn a new chord, then rush off to play ...

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