Show Notes
Forget everything you think you know about how George Harrison helped to sign The Rolling Stones to Decca Records in May 1963. I am joined once again by Dafydd Rees to discuss our new research, which calls this well-known story into question and revises not only Beatles’ history but also Stones’ history. Listen to the end to hear some bonus research stories from Dafydd about his book The Beatles 1963 - A Year In The Life (available here). Season 2 finale episode!
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I am joined once again by journalist and author Bob Kealing to present the second half of a detailed, day-by-day account of The Beatles’ February 1964 visit to Miami.
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