Beatles Books Joe Wisbey

Bonus Mini-Episode!I'm joined by renowned journalist and writer Tony Barrell to discuss 'The Beatles on the Roof' - a fun look at the events leading up to The Beatles final 'concert' in January 1969. Tony met with and interviewed dozens of people who were either involved in or attended that blustery London lunchtime - he shares their memories and more over the course of our chat. More information about Tony's book and sales links can be found at https://www.tonybarrell.com/raising-the-roof/

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.