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David Bedford
The Beatles – The Fab Four To many people, The Beatles are the “Fab Four” of John, Paul, George and Ringo – that’s it, end of story. However, along the way, they had the help of many friends, without whom...
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Liddypod 11 – The Country of Liverpool
The Country of Liverpool Liddypod 11 Liddypod is back after a short absence during the coronavirus pandemic and we have started with this new episode. My partner in podcast, Paul Beesley, interviews me as we discuss my...
How Little Richard Inspired The Beatles
Long Tall Sally by Little Richard With the news of the sad death of Little Richard, what was the true impact of this rock ‘n’ roll icon? Long Tall Sally “Long Tall Sally” by Little Richard was...
Discover the UNTOLD story of the Country Roots of The Beatles in my NEW book
The Country of Liverpool John Lennon said: “There is the biggest Country & Western following in England in Liverpool… I heard Country & Western music in Liverpool before I heard rock ‘n’...
Modern Drummer Magazine Reviews Finding the Fourth Beatle
Finding the Fourth Beatle Finding the Fourth Beatle has received many fantastic reviews from fans and magazines too. Below is the review from Modern Drummer magazine, who liked our book and also the great book...
The Beatles Decca Audition Part 2
The Beatles Decca Audition on vinyl If you missed it, Decca Audition Part 1 The Audition The Beatles knew it was one of the most important dates of their lives; they still thought they could clown around as if they were...
The Beatles Decca Audition – 1st January 1962
The Beatles at the Cavern – Pete, George, John and Paul Were guitar groups really on the way out as Decca producer and executive Dick Rowe supposedly told Brian Epstein? Was that why they failed the Decca Audition...
Black History Month: October 1962 – The Beatles back The Shades/ The Chants. Part 2
The Chants as featured in Mersey Beat The Beatles back the Shades at the Cavern Having been invited down to The Cavern by John and Paul (see Part 1), the boys went to Mathew Street. They couldn’t get in to The...