Leslie Cavendish, former Beatles hairdresser

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Jul 5, 202653:32Music

Leslie Cavendish left school at the age of 15 years, without any artistic qualifications, and decided to become a hairdresser. Within three years, his clients included Terence Stamp, Keith Moon, the Bee Gees, Jane Asher...

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