84 September 2013 www.womanthismonth.com LIFESTYLE | travel London, UK Liverpool might have been home to The Beatles, but London was the launching point for the British Invasion. Hendrix was merely an American guitarist; London made him a star along with the four lads from Cambridge – Pink Floyd. The city has been home to some of the biggest names in rock and roll history and continues to play a pivotal role in dishing out fresh acts. The styles that emerged over the decades include alternative, punk and new wave rock. Look no further than the list of alumni below and you’ll understand why London makes it on our list. Home to: David Bowie, Elvis Costello, The Rolling Stones, The Police, The Cure, The Clash, The Sex Pistols and Amy Winehouse. Not to miss: You might feel silly stopping the traffic, but coming back without your picture walking across Abbey Road would be ludicrous. If you are curious to know what waits in a music lover’s heaven, walk along the Tottenham Court Road’s music shops. Be sure not to miss Jimi Hendrix’s hideout at 23 Brook Street or The Savoy Hotel, where the famous Bob Dylan song Subterranean Homesick Blues was shot. Cities that ROCK by ANKITA MAMGAIN If leather pants, black eyeliner and nail polish are your wardrobe staples, these places might be for you. Spelling a totally different meaning for the head-banging community, these cities book a special spot on a rock lover’s itinerary. The Beatles
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