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

From The Cavern to Ed Sullivan in 3 Years

Watching the Ed Sullivan Show

On 9th February 1961, The Beatles made their debut at the Cavern Club during a lunchtime special. They qent on to make 292 appearances at the legendary club.

The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in front of 73 million people on 9th February 1964.

How did they get there? What is the connection with their debut at The Cavern Club?

Watch the latest video below