Before They Were Beatles

The Good Guitar Player

“The only English guitarist who was any good during the late 1950s.” - Jimmy Page talking about Tony Sheridan.

Oct 15 • 

Alan J. Porter

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August 2025

Who Was Billy Preston?

In which I ponder on the lack of published words about the 5th Beatle.

Aug 6 • 

Alan J. Porter

July 2025

Liverpool Pilgrimage

In which I get to visit some special houses, as well as a cellar.

Jul 10 • 

Alan J. Porter

June 2025

Inspired By Jimmie

In which a photo of a forlorn Beatle inspired me, we podcast about him, and read an excellent book about him too.

Jun 4 • 

Alan J. Porter

May 2025

What happened to the Podcast?

In which we explain the missing podcast episodes, but still produce a new one.

May 7 • 

Alan J. Porter

April 2025

How Robin Hood Helped Then Robbed The Beatles.

In which I examine the connection between the man in green and the Fab Four, read a new Beatles book, and discover the Man of Steel’s Beatles connection

Apr 2 • 

Alan J. Porter

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March 2025

What Happened With Jackie

In which I ponder the enigma that was Jackie Lomax from The Cavern to Apple and beyond

Mar 5 • 

Alan J. Porter

February 2025

Forgotten Footnotes

In which I wonder why no-one talks about Simone or Davy.

Feb 5 • 

Alan J. Porter

January 2025

When Did Johnny Turn Down The Beatles?

In which I take a look at when and why at least three drummers other than Ringo were approached about replacing Pete Best.

Jan 8 • 

Alan J. Porter

December 2024

Bring On The Session Musicians

They may not have made it as a Beatle, but they sure had good careers.

Dec 4, 2024 • 

Alan J. Porter

November 2024

The First Tour

Looking back at May 1960 and a young band on the road.

Nov 6, 2024 • 

Alan J. Porter

October 2024

Getting Back To A New Look Newsletter

Has it really been four months since I last published this newsletter?

Oct 2, 2024 • 

Alan J. Porter