When The Beatles went down to EMI Studios on 6th June 1962, were they under contract or was it an audition?
This was the day that would change the story of the Beatles forever. It would lead to the Beatles obtaining their recording contract from Parlophone and working with George Martin.
It also led to the end of the road for Pete Best in the Beatles.
Examine the evidence with me now in this video.
David
The first photos that Brian Epstein commissioned of the new Fab Four were taken on waste ground in north Liverpool.
Little did John know of the significance of the location.
Find out more in this video
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.
Having recently visited Hessy’s Music Centre, this time I head for the more upmarket Rushworths.
Can you answer the question too?
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
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
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.
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
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!!
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!
