Archive - Before They Were Beatles

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 •

May 2025

What happened to the Podcast?

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

May 7 •

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 •

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 •

February 2025

Forgotten Footnotes

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

Feb 5 •

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 •

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 •

November 2024

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

Nov 6, 2024 •

October 2024

Getting Back To A New Look Newsletter

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

Oct 2, 2024 •

May 2024

Newsletter Update

May 13, 2024 •

April 2024

In the Neighborhood

In this month’s newsletter, we take a more in-depth look at the Liverpool suburbs home to John, Paul, and George.

Apr 26, 2024 •

March 2024

In this month’s newsletter, we return to our main story to meet up with the young James Paul McCartney.

Mar 18, 2024 •

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