Show Notes
My guest for this episode is the brilliant Stuart Maconie who is here to discuss his book 'With A Little Help From Their Friends'. Stuart's book tells the story of 100 fascinating members of The Beatles' supporting cast - people they encountered during their career either in a major or minor way. Split into 3 sections, Before The Beatles, With the Beatles and Beyond the Beatles, Stuart tells the epic tale of the people who made the band who made Britain, and along the way adds his own experiences, encounters and conversations to further illuminate the story.
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My guest today is Roger Farrington who joins me to discuss the book he co-wrote with Ken Womack 'Starting Over with John and Yoko'. Roger was an up and coming photographer who was hired by the Lennons to photograph their August 1980 return to the studio to begin work on what would become 'Double Fantasy'. If you'd like to make a one off payment to support the podcast, you can at this link - https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlesbooks
My guest for this episode is Gary Kemp who joins me to discuss the book he co wrote with Simon Halfon, '1967 - The World of Brian Epstein and The Beatles'. Gary purchased Brian's address book in 2020 and decided to delve into the extraordinary cast of characters that it contained and at the same time tell Brian's incredible and powerful story. If you've enjoyed this or any of my podcasts - you can make a one-off donation to me via this link - https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlesbooks?new=1
My guest today is Simon Halfon who co wrote the fantastic book '1967 - The World of Brian Epstein and The Beatles' with Gary Kemp. Gary purchased Brian's address book and decided to investigate all the names that it contained and worked with renowned graphic designer Simon to beautifully curate the book and here he talks about why he chose certain images and ephemera to help tell Brian's story. My interview with Gary will follow next week. If you've enjoyed this or any other of my podcasts - please consider a tiny, one off donation via this link! https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlesbooks?new=1
My guest today is Steve Taylor, who brings us his book 'Across The Universe - 'The Magic and Mystery of The Beatles Creativity'. Steve's book looks at the psychological, cultural and spiritual forces behind The Beatles genius. How were they elevated above their peers? What made them transcend the 1960's and endure into the 21st Century? If you've enjoyed this or any other of my podcasts - please consider a tiny, one off donation via this link! https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlesbooks?new=1
My guest for today's episode is Piers Hemmingsen who joins me to discuss the second volume of his books covering the Beatles in Canada. Piers' book goes into incredible detail on The Beatles Canadian connections - the stories behind their concerts, how the press covered them, fan reactions and so much more. The books also tells the amazing stories behind John's time there in 1969 as he made 3 visits, for a bed in, a music festival and finally a meeting with the Prime Minister. If you've enjoyed the pod then please consider a tiny donation toward it at https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlesbooks?new=1