Beatles History Blog

60th Anniversary of Ed Sullivan

Lots of exciting things happening this week.

I’m off to New York on 8th Feb for the Fest for Beatles Fans weekend, where I will be giving some talks and doing panels etc. If you’re going, come and find me.

The latest video on our YouTube channel is with my friend Jude Southerland Kessler, talking about her new audiobook with the incredible Scott McKinley who dies 183 voices!!

Check it out here:

Also this week, my interview in 2 parts with Bruce Spizer as we dissect how the Beatles really got to be on the Ed Sullivan Show. Check those out this week too.

David

Is Ringo a Great Drummer?

Happy New Year, and welcome to a new video on the youtube channel.

On 3rd February, Ringo’s drum curator Gary Astridge and drummer Rob Brian are starting a new roadshow, looking at Ringo’s drumming.

I interviewed Gary and Rob, and we discussed some of what will be in the roadshow (uk only) and what makes Ringo such a great drummer.

Enjoy the discussion below.

David

The Quarrymen in 2004!

I first met the Quarrymen in 2004 when they came to play at my invitation at Dovedale Primary School. (I make a brief appearance!)

This one is rare because it is a film with Eric Griffiths in, who sadly died in 2005. He introduces the group and there are 2 songs too.

Enjoy!

The Quarrymen with Eric Griffiths