363 Oxford Street is the former site of one of the world's most famous music stores. This is the location of the original HMV store, opened in 1921, and shaped the way people bought music for nearly a century.
In 1962 it also played a significant role in the career of The Beatles. The band's manager, Brian Epstein, visited the shop to see if general manager Bob Boast could help them land a record deal. A demo disc of the band was cut in the store's attached recording studio which finally led to The Beatles' long-term recording contract with label EMI.
A blue plaque was unveiled in 2000 attached to the HMV store.
HMV Oxford Street (Photo by Google Streetview)
Global success made in London
A leading figure in music
Founders of Punk Rock
Lemmy’s legendary Heavy Metal
Once performing at Woodstock
Legendary Heavy Metal with Eddie
Key player in British Punk Rock
London Pop Rock superstars
Legendary Freddie Mercury
Britpop at its best
The one and only Rock stars
Formed in 1965 in London
British Rock with Sting
With origins in Blues music
Named from Shepherd’s Bush
Indie Rock since 1998
Indie from Southern London
From London to worldwide success
From the 60s until today
Alternative Rock from outsiders for outsiders
One of the Britpop giants
Just legendary
Part of Genesis or as solo artist
An 80s icon
Iconic Camden artist
Pop Rock meets Wave and Gothic
Legends from the 60s
Mark Knopfler and his fellows
Britpop meets Psychedelic
