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Gay Rights & Sochi, Gold In Them Thar Hills, The British Invasion's Unsung Heroes

By NPR Staff
Published February 9, 2014 at 4:58 PM EST
The Shadows on stage in the 1960s. The British rock act, formed as a backing band for singer Cliff Richard (center), was among the UK acts who stayed behind as The Beatles and others were cresting in America.
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The Shadows on stage in the 1960s. The British rock act, formed as a backing band for singer Cliff Richard (center), was among the UK acts who stayed behind as The Beatles and others were cresting in America.

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