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Don't Blame Yoko -- Taxes Killed the Beatles

For those interested in the intersection of politics and culture, a recent Times of London article, "The Beatles Were a Triumph of Capitalism," deserves a read. As the 40th anniversary of the Fab Four's break-up approaches, there's been plenty of reporting on how and why that occurred. Lots of us remember the Beatles' anti-tax song, "Taxman" -- inasmuch as it became the theme for Bob Dole's 1996 presidential campaign -- but few are familiar with just how large a role taxes played in the demise of the most famous rock band in history. As the Times reports: In his recent book "Magical Mystery ...

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