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Rembering Lennon [16min @ 11:47]

Laurie Taylor discusses how The Beatles kick-started the trend for fans to identify with particular band members and the way in which cultural role models have developed since then. Is there such a thing as a good role model and can they help to build our sense of self? Part of the run up to Radio 4's season marking the 25th anniversary of John Lennon's death.
Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "Thinking Allowed"