Beatles Books

I'm joined by Jim Berkenstadt, author of 'The Beatle Who Vanished' - the fascinating story of Jimmie Nicol, the drummer who replaced Ringo for the first part of The Beatles 1964 World Tour.

After his 13 days as Beatle - what happened to Jimmie? Jim's book tells this often surprising and always mysterious tale in his gripping book.

Jim's book can be ordered from his website at  https://rockandrolldetective.com/books/the-beatle-who-vanished/

I'm joined by one of Britain's leading music writers, Graeme Thomson, to discuss his elegant and insightful account of George Harrison's extraordinary life and career; 'Behind The Locked Door'.

 

We look at George's changes and conflicts and pay particular attention to George's under appreciated post Beatle career.

 

 

I'm joined by Paul Du Noyer, a Liverpool born author, editor and music journalist.

He discusses 'The Complete John Lennon' -  a new revised version of 1997's 'We All Shine On'. This unique book recounts John Lennon's life after The Beatles with a fascinating and revealing track by track analysis of the stories behind all his solo songs.

Ashley Kahn joins us to discuss his wonderful collection of George Harrison's interviews. Though known as the 'quiet' Beatle - Ashley's collection shows a thoughtful and outspoken man trying to come understand his place both in and out of The Beatles.

Ken McNab has written a vivid and thrilling account of perhaps the most dramatic of all the Beatles years - 1969. We discuss at length his book 'And In The End' and examine the key events and decisions which led to the year ending with The Beatles leading separate lives.

For our very first episode Ken Womack joins us to discuss his new book - 'John Lennon 1980 The Last Days In The Life'. 

Who was John Lennon in 1980? What led him back to the studio after a 5 year break? Did he still have a relationship with Paul McCartney? Ken Womack answers these questions and many more in his brilliant new book covering John's final year.