The Beatles in Liverpool

Hometown Hero
Chosen by the European Union as the 2008 European Capital of Culture, Liverpool is hosting a yearlong celebration of its cultural legacy. To kick things off in January, the city staged Liverpool: The Musical a one-night-only show featuring Echo and the Bunnymen, Dave Stewart and Ringo Starr, who led a mass sing-along of "With a Little Help from My Friends."

• The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2008