What made the Beatles so special? Drawing upon Spencer Leigh's extensive interviews, this book is packed with contributions from Mike Batt, Pete Best, Dave Clark through to Ken Dodd, Hunter Davies, Adam Faith, Georgie Fame, Alan Freeman, Steve Harley, Graham Nash and Barry Norman to name just a few.
Leigh has been interviewing musicians, roadies, fellow broadcasters for over thirty years. Each chapter is prefaced by cultural or historic events of the times to put the Beatles' music into context. In chronological by year it takes you on a wonderful music journey which Leigh recommends you read while listening to your favorite Beatles tracks. It is easier to appreciate when you hear the music as well.
If you love the Beatles' music and you want to know more about their story then you will love this book.
The journalist, acclaimed author and BBC broadcaster Spencer Leigh is an acknowledged authority on popular music, especially the Beatles, and he has interviewed thousands of musicians. He has written many music biographies to include most recently Simon & Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and the latest book on Bob Dylan. Leigh broadcasts an analytical music show each week for BBC Radio Merseyside.
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