On February 11th 1963, the Beatles recorded their debut album Please Please Me in one day! (Their second album took even longer :>) In an amazing recording session that lasted
Read FullFebruary 4th 1968. The Beatles are recording Across the Universe at EMI, Abbey Road. Half way through the session, Paul McCartney comes out of the Studio, and asks the fans
Read FullMost people think the ‘rooftop’ concert was the climax of the filming of what became ‘Let it Be’. Well actually, it wasn’t. On January 31st 1969, the Beatles filmed performances
Read FullOn 21st January 1966, George Harrison married Pattie Boyd – but where? There is so much confusion on the internet and in books. Some say Esher Register Office (including Mark
Read FullI’ve just heard of the passing of Jim Hughes. Jim and his wife Liz started Cavern Mecca, who pioneered Beatles fandom in Liverpool, at a time when Liverpool council didn’t
Read FullIf you want to more about the Abbey Road Crossing, and other Beatles sites in London , come on my Beatles London Walks or virtual tours – for more info
Read FullThe former Majestic Ballroom is where Cilla Black auditioned for Brian Epstein In recent years, the venue has been used as a Chinese restaurant The building could be brought back
Read FullHere is a photo from my archives – my copy of John Lennon’s book ‘ In His Own Write’ – signed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Read FullOn December 6th 1980, John Lennon gave an extensive interview about his solo career to Andy Peebles of BBC Radio One. John was in great spirits, and gave one of
Read FullBIRKENHEAD’S former Majestic Ballroom famous for its ties to The Beatles is due to be sold at auction next month. Built as a cinema in 1916 and most recently a
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