On the 10th May 1960, the group, calling themselves The Silver Beatles, perform together for the first time as a rock n roll group.
Follow the story through iconic photos and eyewitness testimony behind this historic day in my latest video.
Beatles History Blog
Beatles Walk #5 New Guitars!
Having recently visited Hessy’s Music Centre, this time I head for the more upmarket Rushworths.
Can you answer the question too?
Imagine Lennon at Strawberry Field
What connects “Imagine” and “Strawberry Fields Forever”? There’s a new art exhibition at Strawberry Field in Liverpool which connects the two, plus John’s sister, Julia Baird, explains why Strawberry Field was so important to John. #strawberryfield #johnlennon #imagine
Ken Dodd and The Beatles
The Beatles were known for their sense of humour! In this latest video, myself and Roger discuss the TV appearance in November 1963 of The Beatles with Liverpool comedian Ken Dodd.
There is also some Beatles trivia too!
Enjoy
Liddypool Beatles Walking tour #3
For the latest in my series of walking tours around Liverpool city centre,I look at the music store that supplied the Beatles with many instruments: Hessy’s.
Rock Island Line by The Quarrymen
George Harrison said, “No Lonnie Donegan, no Beatles” and he was right. It was Lonnie who started the skiffle craze and got John Lennon to start The Quarrymen, which started the Beatles!
Here are the Quarrymen performing “Rock Island Line”
Liddypool Walking Tour #2
Join me on episode 2 of my Beatles walking tour of Liverpool city centre.
In this episode, I discover Eleanor Rigby and the story behind the sculpture.
Watch the video now and don’t forget to download the FREE map.
60th Anniversary of Stuart Sutcliffe’s Death
On 10th April 1962, Stuart Sutcliffe sadly died in Hamburg.
On this anniversary, I have taken a visit to Stuart’s grave in Huyton to celebrate his life.
Watch the video here
Free Liddypool Walking Tours Map
Today I have started a new series on the youtube channel of Beatles walks around Liddypool!
To help you, you can download a free map from the link in the video too! I started at Mathew Street and the Cavern, with some things you may not realise were there!!
Rare Interview with John Lennon’s Aunt Mimi
Although Aunt Mimi had control of the narrative of young John Lennon’s life, she rarely gave a filmed interview.
In this rare interview, filmed in 1981 after John had been murdered, she talks about her relationship with John and good memories.
Watch now!
