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Welcome to Beatles City, the podcast that brings you the story of the band that shook the world from the place where it all began.Join us on a journey along...
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Welcome to Beatles City, the podcast that brings you the story of the band that shook the world from the place where it all began.Join us on a journey along the sandstone-lined streets of John Lennon’s childhood Woolton, into the Kensington living room-turned-recording studio where the Quarrymen cut their first record and down the steep steps into the Cavern’s cellar nightclub.Listen to memories of The Beatles’ early days told in the voices of the people who were there, from members of the Quarrymen to the band’s school friends, and hear from guests with a unique insight into the band.This podcast is brought to you by the Liverpool Echo. Hosts Laura Davis and Ellen Kirwin.
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22 MAR 2021 · In this special bonus episode taken from his press conference, Ringo Starr shares the experience of making his new EP Zoom In during lockdown, reminisces about his Hamburg days and says playing with The Beatles was full of laughs
9 OTT 2020 · Today, we mark what should have been John Lennon's 80th birthday with a celebration of his life in the words of the people who knew him.
They include his sister Julia Baird, 'Fifth Beatle' Pete Best, the Liver Birds, art college friend Helen Anderson and Quarryman Rod Davis.
Presenters: Laura Davis & Ellen Kirwin
5 OTT 2020 · This week we hear from Cavern Club tour guide Dale Roberts, whose job it is to dispel some of the wacky stories surrounding the band.
He tells us the truth behind some of the myths and that famous conspiracy theory about Paul McCartney.
Presenters: Ellen Kirwin & Laura Davis
28 SET 2020 · Peter Hooton, of the Liverpool band The Farm and chair of the city’s Beatles Legacy Group, is this week's guest.
He is determined to give credit to the musicians who inspired the group, including Black American singer-songwriters such as Chuck Berry.
Presenters: Ellen Kirwin & Laura Davis
21 SET 2020 · Mal Evans was a part time bouncer at the Cavern Club when Beatles manager Brian Epstein asked him to become the band’s roadie.
He travelled with them on tour and even appeared in some of their films - and along the way it’s thought he collected things for a personal archive that was lost when he died.
This story inspired this week’s guest, author Caroline Smailes, whose book The Finding of Martha Lost features Mal’s missing belongings.
Presenters: Laura Davis & Ellen Kirwin
14 SET 2020 · This week we’re taking a tour of some of The Beatles’ haunts in Liverpool city centre - as well as places that are key to the story of the band.
Our guide is Phil Gerrard, one of the drivers for Fab 4 Taxi Tours, which takes thousands of tourists and locals around Beatles sites each year.
Presenters: Laura Davis & Ellen Kirwin
Find out more about Fab 4 Taxi Tours at https://fab4taxitours.com/
7 SET 2020 · Javier Parisi, known as the Argentine John Lennon, is so like him that even John’s and family friends find it uncanny.
Presenters: Ellen Kirwin & Laura Davis
31 AGO 2020 · We get a sneak preview of some of the fascinating new items of memorabilia about to go on display at the Beatles Story attraction in Liverpool. They include Brian Epstein's stolen briefcase and T-shirts designed by Ringo Starr.
Presenters: Laura Davis & Ellen Kirwin
24 AGO 2020 · Stuart Sutcliffe met John Lennon at art school and was talked into joining his band and going on the road to Hamburg.
But his passion for art quickly overtook his interest in music and he decided to stay behind in Germany with his girlfriend Astrid Kirchherr.
Suffering from intense headaches, he later collapsed and died from a brain haemorrhage.
We talk to the man who runs his fanclub, Beatles expert David Bedford.
Presenters: Laura Davis & Ellen Kirwin
17 AGO 2020 · Our guest this week is satirist and writer Craig Brown, perhaps best known for his weekly Private Eye column and biography of Princess Margaret. He tells us about his new book One Two Three Four: The Beatles in Time.
Welcome to Beatles City, the podcast that brings you the story of the band that shook the world from the place where it all began.Join us on a journey along...
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Welcome to Beatles City, the podcast that brings you the story of the band that shook the world from the place where it all began.Join us on a journey along the sandstone-lined streets of John Lennon’s childhood Woolton, into the Kensington living room-turned-recording studio where the Quarrymen cut their first record and down the steep steps into the Cavern’s cellar nightclub.Listen to memories of The Beatles’ early days told in the voices of the people who were there, from members of the Quarrymen to the band’s school friends, and hear from guests with a unique insight into the band.This podcast is brought to you by the Liverpool Echo. Hosts Laura Davis and Ellen Kirwin.
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| Autore | Leslie Pacome |
| Organizzazione | Reach Podcasts |
| Categorie | Storia della musica |
| Sito | - |
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