The Chants pose outside Liverpool Cathedral 13th October 1962: The Beatles and The Shades/ Chants – Joe Ankrah, Eddie Ankrah, Edmund Amoo, Nat Smeda, Alan Harding One of The Beatles’ favourite Liverpool bands...
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18th October 1957: Paul McCartney’s debut with The Quarrymen (or was it?)
The Quarrymen performing at New Clubmoor Hall Was This Paul McCartney’s Debut with The Quarrymen? Colin Hanton says No! For years we have accepted that Paul made his debut at New Clubmoor Hall on 18th October...
Why Pete Best Was Not Sacked
PETE BEST WAS NOT SACKED AND HERE IS WHY Since 1962, one of the hottest debates has centred around Brian Epstein’s dismissal of Pete Best from The Beatles. The controversy has inspired articles, chapters and even entire...
11th September 1962 in Beatles History: Andy White replaces Ringo Starr
Andy White, the session drummer who recorded with The Beatles on 11th September 1962 Andy White: Beatles Session Drummer 11th September 1962 : EMI Studios, Abbey Road Andy White was about to become The Fourth Beatle. A...
29th August 2019 – Happy 60th birthday, Casbah: Birthplace of The Beatles
The Beatles at The Casbah; Paul McCartney, Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best When I first picked up a book called “The Beatles: The True Beginnings” about the Casbah Coffee Club, written by Pete, Rory and Roag...
27th August 1967: The Death of Brian Epstein
Brian Epstein, manager of The Beatles, who died on 27th August 1967 On 27th August 1967, Brian Epstein was found dead in his London flat. His Personal Assistant, Alistair Taylor, discovered his body. Many...
John, Paul and George Find the Fourth Beatle: Ringo debuts with The Beatles
The Beatles: John, Paul, George and Ringo – The Fab Four “it don’t come easy”: how ringo’s debut with The beatles happened August 1962 was a turbulent month for The Beatles. In trying to...