6th June 1962 – The Beatles Audition with George Martin

On this day in 1962, The Beatles rolled up at EMI STUDIOS in Abbey Road, London, to do their audition with George Martin.

It didn’t all go well, plus there were conversations which led to misunderstandings, which led to The Beatles getting rid of drummer Pete Best.

What really happened that day?

Find out in my latest video.

David

The Beatles EMI Audition

Liverpool- the Fifth Beatle?

The latest video on our Brightmoon Liverpool channel is the first podcast episode of Liddypod, with myself and good friend Paul Beesley.

We cover the history of Liverpool and ask the question: is Liverpool the Fifth Beatle?

What do you think?

Liddypod Episode 1

Denis Littler – The Fourth Quarryman?

Sad news on the passing of Dennis Littler. As you will read from this article, I interviewed Denis for my book The Fab One Hundred and Four. He was the guy on the right of Mike McCartney’s famous colour photo of the Quarrymen.

Lovely guy and what a story too!

The passing of Dennis Littler

The Beatles, Brian Epstein and a 60s Cult TV Show

In my latest video, join me on the coast of Wales where I wander through one of the strangest places you could ever visit!

Brian holidayed here for many years, and George loved it so much that he celebrated his 50th birthday party here.

But where is it? Join me now.

George Martin and Brian Epstein

The Beatles at EMI on 6th June 1962 – the day it all changed!

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 Beatles EMI Audition

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

Stuart Sutcliffe with the Beatles