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This black commemorative plaque records: This plaque commemorates John Lennon's 'other band' (which never played a note) The Dissenters writer Bill Harry (1939-) musician John Lennon (1940-80) artist Stuart Sutcliffe (1941-62) artist Rod Murray (1937-) In June 1960 these 4 art students attended a poetry reading by Royston Ellis (The 'Paperback Writer' in Paul McCartney's song 1966); Ellis's work was heavily influenced by Allen Ginsberg and other Americans. Afterwards, the 4 came here to discuss what they'd heard. They were unimpressed and decided to put Liverpool 'on the map' each in their own way as 'The Dissenters'; The rest is...

John Lennon was a founding member of The Beatles, one of the most influential bands in the history of music; Stuart Sutcliffe was an original member of The Beatles before becoming a professional artist; Bill Harry founded the Mersey Beat newspaper which played a crucial role in promoting Merseyside's music scene; Rod Murray was an artist and musician who collaborated with Lennon and Sutcliffe. Together, they formed 'The Dissenters,' a group aimed at putting Liverpool on the cultural map through their various artistic endeavors.

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