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The Phantom of the Abbeyroad.
British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has expressed interest in buying the Abbey Road recording studios following reports its future is under threat.

Lord Lloyd-Webber, his spokesman said, is "very interested" in buying the historic London studios should record giant EMI put them up for sale.

"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK," he continued.

Most of Lloyd Webber's musicals have been recorded at Abbey Road.

They include the classic Jesus Christ Superstar and Love Never Dies, his upcoming sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.

"Abbey Road has such great facilities, with three major recording studios," Lloyd Webber's spokesman went on.

"Andrew has probably brought more musicians to record there than anyone else, because it has the capacity to record large orchestral productions."

The 61-year-old is one of several celebrities to have expressed concern over Abbey Road, famed for its association with the Beatles and many other artists.

Sir Paul McCartney and DJ Chris Evans are among those to have called for the studios to be preserved.

The National Trust is also considering whether it should launch a campaign to buy the north London complex.

Around 8,000 people have joined a Facebook campaign and online petition urging Abbey Road to be maintained as a working studio.

Let's hope it gets preserved, but usually, money wins out on the end.  :-[

Let's hope it gets preserved, but usually, money wins out on the end.  :-[
Preserved, Andrew Lloyd Webber or the recording studios?

Preserved, Andrew Lloyd Webber or the recording studios?

Abbey Road...the recording studios. Maybe Sir Paul, Yoko and others can put up some money (pounds and preserve it?

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While My Guitar Gently Weeps

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Don't ask!

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Umbrella in hand?

British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has expressed interest in buying the Abbey Road recording studios following reports its future is under threat.

Lord Lloyd-Webber, his spokesman said, is "very interested" in buying the historic London studios should record giant EMI put them up for sale.

"He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK," he continued.

Most of Lloyd Webber's musicals have been recorded at Abbey Road.

They include the classic Jesus Christ Superstar and Love Never Dies, his upcoming sequel to The Phantom of the Opera.

"Abbey Road has such great facilities, with three major recording studios," Lloyd Webber's spokesman went on.

"Andrew has probably brought more musicians to record there than anyone else, because it has the capacity to record large orchestral productions."

The 61-year-old is one of several celebrities to have expressed concern over Abbey Road, famed for its association with the Beatles and many other artists.

Sir Paul McCartney and DJ Chris Evans are among those to have called for the studios to be preserved.

The National Trust is also considering whether it should launch a campaign to buy the north London complex.

Around 8,000 people have joined a Facebook campaign and online petition urging Abbey Road to be maintained as a working studio.
Music group EMI has said it is not considering selling London's Abbey Road studios.

Music group EMI has said it is not considering selling London's Abbey Road studios.

Good!

Good!
As long as it remains as a recoding studio.

London's Abbey Road studios, where The Beatles recorded many albums, has been made a listed building, protecting it from plans to radically alter it.

The venue has been given Grade II status - the second-highest category - for its role in shaping British music.

Culture Minister Margaret Hodge listed the studios on the advice of English Heritage saying it had "produced some of the very best music in the world".

Its owners EMI recently denied reports it was to be sold off to ease debts.

Listing for the property, whose official address is 3 Abbey Road, was granted due to its historic, rather than architectural, merit.

It means any future owners must be careful to make sure the character of the property is treated with respect, but it does not prohibit internal changes.

The Beatles used Abbey Road for 90% of their recordings, naming an album after the studios in 1969.

Other notable recordings there included Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon.

The Department for Culture Media and Sport said the listing acknowledged the studios' "outstanding cultural interest" and was to ensure recording artists for generations to come could continue to make and record music in the same rooms as musical icons.

Last week figures such as Sir Paul McCartney voiced their concern that EMI was reported to be hoping to sell the studios, while Andrew Lloyd Webber expressed an interest in buying the complex.

However, EMI later said it did not want to put the property up for sale.

EMI bought the property for £100,000 in 1929, transforming it into the world-famous studios that have hosted artists as diverse as composer Sir Edward Elgar in 1931, to Pink Floyd and Blur.

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The family with Vera, Chuck and Dave?

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/Abbey%20Road/poser.jpg

Hey!

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Wrong number!

Wrong number: The extra Beatle. Pete best? Stu? George Martin? Yoko?

Wrong number: The extra Beatle. Pete best? Stu? George Martin? Yoko?
My money is on George Martin.

My money is on George Martin.
But, Billy Preston has been known as the Fifth Beatle too.

But, Billy Preston has been known as the Fifth Beatle too.

Oh, I had forgotten about him and his work on Let it be.

Oh, I had forgotten about him and his work on Let it be.
Keyboards on Get Back.

Keyboards on Get Back.
... up on the roof.

Keyboards on Get Back.

On the "Let it be" documentary I watched long ago, he was in the film. Some Beatles band members said the mood was better when Billy was there, less arguing and complaining.

On the "Let it be" documentary I watched long ago, he was in the film. Some Beatles band members said the mood was better when Billy was there, less arguing and complaining.
He was keeping an eye on them.

I must get Let It Be on DVD.

He was keeping an eye on them.

I must get Let It Be on DVD.

I have not seen it in years. I will have to see if it's avalable on DVD here.

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Umbrella in hand?
On a Sunday

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/car.jpgToday

That same car is there at the this time every weekend.

On a Sunday



Never never on a sunday ( oops, wrong artist)

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Umbrella in hand?



On a Sunday

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That same car is there at the this time every weekend.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm66/Phil_O-Sopher/saturdaycar.jpg

As I was expecting that car is back.

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As I was expecting that car is back.

Does it go on a special patrol routine or something?

Does it go on a special patrol routine or something?
I thik it is someone who brings people to the crossing for pictures too be taken, knowing that Saturday morning is less busy on the road for traffic.

I thik it is someone who brings people to the crossing for pictures too be taken, knowing that Saturday morning is less busy on the road for traffic.

Oh I see. It definitely seems less busy there right now.

Oh I see. It definitely seems less busy there right now.
The car is parked just outside the prohibited parking zone as indicted by the zig-zag lines.

NASA getting in on the Abbey Road action

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0321-space-future-20100321,0,1555584.story

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Captured earlier today.

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Captured just now.

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Captured just now.

This one (4 people) was done on purpose for sure.

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Captured seconds ago.

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Captured seconds ago.

I like this one, very well done.

I like this one, very well done.
I have to admit it's getting better.

I have to admit it's getting better.

getting better all the time. It's just a day in the life for them.

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Moments ago, complete shambles!

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Moments ago, complete shambles!

Someone tried it with a little help of too many of their friends

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That's the way to do it.

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Why don't we do it in the road?

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Where's Vera?

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Where's Vera?

Invisible..

Invisible..
Gone to the Isle of Wight?

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Five ?

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Five ?

Yoko?

Yoko?
Oh no!

June 4th, 1989

Massacre at Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China. The Chinese army storms a mass demonstration in Tiananmen Square, killing several hundred people. Many will probably recall this photo.

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Maybe their head can pop up from each of the 4 tanks?

Hang on there! My webcam for Abbey Road has disappeared.

Hang on there! My webcam for Abbey Road has disappeared.

Blocked by volcanic ash?

Blocked by volcanic ash?
I hope not, new url needed?

I know, DYHIW that happens?

I know, DYHIW that happens?
Oh yes I do!

Hang on there! My webcam for Abbey Road has disappeared.
It's back!

It's back!


http://webcam.abbeyroad.com/crossing.jpg?cacheKiller=717934

http://webcam.abbeyroad.com/crossing.jpg?cacheKiller=717934
It has packed up again!

It's back!

Oh good!

Oh good!
It was back, but now has packed up again!

It was back, but now has packed up again!

Blame it on Howard.

Blame it on Howard.
At least it back up and running again.

It was back, but now has packed up again!

At the time you posted, was that one of its busiest hours?

At the time you posted, was that one of its busiest hours?
It all looks fine now.

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Can you take me down coz we're going to
pokemon street
small yellow feet

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Perfect!

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A message for the viewers of the Abbey Road Webcam

"The Webcam is currently undergoing maintenance. The live image will be back in a few days."

A message for the viewers of the Abbey Road Webcam

"The Webcam is currently undergoing maintenance. The live image will be back in a few days."

Ringo's 70th birthday party , someone broke the camera?

Ringo's 70th birthday party , someone broke the camera?
Get it fixed!

Get it fixed!

Perhaps the repairman is waiting for Ringo's autograph first?

Perhaps the repairman is waiting for Ringo's autograph first?
Which comes first?

Which comes first?

The wait for an autograph make take a long time.

The wait for an autograph make take a long time.
Alternatively, he (Ringo) may not be in the UK?

Alternatively, he (Ringo) may not be in the UK?

Maybe he can hop on the lunatic bus and we will take him there.

Maybe he can hop on the lunatic bus and we will take him there.
Tis possible!

Tis possible!

Just don;t ask him for an autograph or he may leave the bus.

The Abbey Road Webcam is all new now and can be viewed at http://www.abbeyroad.com/visit/.

And I cannot now have it in my signature!

The Abbey Road Webcam is all new now and can be viewed at http://www.abbeyroad.com/visit/.

And I cannot now have it in my signature!


With sound!!!!


Tis a shame it can't be in your sig anymore.  :(

With sound!!!!
Oh yes!

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Philippine dancers at the Abbey Road crossing.

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Filming a Burger King advertisement at the Abbey Road crossing.

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Two parties crossing at the same time.

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Caught in the act!

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Who here remembers Hinge & Bracket?

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Who here remembers Hinge & Bracket?

I never heard of them. Are they British?

I never heard of them. Are they British?
Very British

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This picture (courtesy of bookmistress4ever), I saw them live on the Abbey Road webcam stream the other day, but could not copy the image for our boards.

I like that she's standing on a box.  ;D

I like that she's standing on a box.  ;D
The cameraman must be standing on a box too.

The cameraman must be standing on a box too.


He looks about as tall as my husband, he doesn't need to stand on a box.  ;D

He looks about as tall as my husband, he doesn't need to stand on a box.  ;D
Is that another member of the filming crew sitting on the bench?

          Happy Thanksgiving
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^That's perfect!  ;D

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The Abbey Road crossing in the snow yesterday

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Abbey Road snapped moments ago!

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Abbey Road in the snow this last weekend.

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Abbey Road in the snow this last weekend.


Nobody out except the simple fools recreating the album cover!  ;D

Don't know if anyone ever mentioned this link before (and don't really feel like going back and reading all the responses to see)

http://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/abbey-road-hommage-covers

Don't know if anyone ever mentioned this link before (and don't really feel like going back and reading all the responses to see)

http://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/abbey-road-hommage-covers
I think there has been similar, but many thanks.

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Eh Oh!!

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not sure if this pic has been posted
             
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I found this recreation on an online blog

http://www.theagedp.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/zebra.jpg

http://www.asylum.com/2010/08/16/beatles-abbey-road-fails/

http://www.asylum.com/2010/08/16/beatles-abbey-road-fails/
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.asylum.com/media/2010/08/abbey-road-d-584.jpg

I was watching this pictured occasion live on the webcam that day.

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Preserving the cake for this thread.

http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/32500/Abbey-Road-Crossing-Sign-32649.jpg

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Just found this image I took after that message was written on the wall at the Abbey Road Studios many moons ago.

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Just found this image I took after that message was written on the wall at the Abbey Road Studios many moons ago.
did you write that or did Alan?

did you write that or did Alan?
Admittedly that was me!

But has now been long whitewashed over.

Admittedly that was me!

But has now been long whitewashed over.
well done Philip, too bad it wasn't permenant

well done Philip, too bad it wasn't permenant
I can always go thee again and leave the same message.

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http://www.amiright.com/album-covers/images/album-The-Fab-Four-Have-yourself-a-FABulous-Little-Christmas.jpg
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