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Before They Were Beatles

Megrin Entertainment

In Seasons 1 -3 we uncover the story of how one of the thousands of amateur schoolboy skiffle bands evolved into the beginnings of the greatest band in popular history. In Season 4 we take a look at the stories of The Forgotten Beatles - the often-overlooked artists who at one point shared the stage or the studio with The Beatles.

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00:16:12

Episode 15 - Pete Shotton

Before They Were Beatles ·

2025/12/01

This month, we turn the spotlight on Quarryman and John Lennon's sidekick, Pete Shotton. *******Links mentioned in this episode Pete ShottonJohn Lennon In My Life. - Pete Shotton & Nicholas Schaffner - Stein and Day (1983) - https://www.amazon.com/John-Lennon-Life-Pete-Shotton/dp/081286185X/Before They Were Beatles - Alan J. Porter - Xlibris (2003)https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781413430561 The Quarrymen - Hunter Davies - Omnibus Press

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00:15:07

Episode 15 - Tony Sheridan

Before They Were Beatles ·

2025/10/01

This month, we turn the spotlight on the man The Beatles referred to as “The Teacher,” guitarist and singer Tony Sheridan *******Links mentioned in this episode Tony SheridanWikipedia Page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Sheridan The Teacher: The Tony Sheridan Story by Alan Mann - https://www.amazon.com/Teacher-Sheridan-Story-Alan-Mann/dp/0957528507/ Tony Sheridan – The One The Beatles Called "The Teacher", by Colin Crawley. - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781515092612 RTE audio

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00:12:38

Episode 14 - Billy Preston

Before They Were Beatles ·

2025/08/01

This month, we turn the spotlight on the “almost 5th Beatle,” keyboard player Billy PrestonLinks mentioned in this episode Billy PrestonBilly Preston- He has his own wikipedia entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Preston BBC radio documentary Billy Preston; That’s the Way Go Planed It - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wqb5d “The Friends of Billy Preston”, by Steve Bergsman - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781544957296 General Beatles BooksBefore They Were Beatles -

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00:26:20

Episode 13 - Jimmie Nicol

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2025/06/01

This month we turn the spotlight on drummer Jimmie Nicol.--------------------Links mentioned in this episode Jimmie NicolJimmy Nichol - wikipedia entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmie_Nicol The Parlogram series 30 minute mini documentary on Jimmie’s story - https://youtu.be/onKRSu5C3EI?si=-f4n9Ejh2OcHKTgt Finding The Fourth Beatle by David Bedford and Garry Popper https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Fourth-Beatle-Drummers-Behind/dp/3732398420 The Beatle Who Vanished by Jim Berkenstadt. -

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00:18:48

Episode 12 - Mason, Moore, and Newby

Before They Were Beatles ·

2025/05/01

This month we turn the spotlight on trumpet player David Mason, drummer Tommy Moore, and bass player Chas Newby.*******Links mentioned in this episode Dave MasonWikipedia entry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Mason_(trumpeter) Obituary - https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/jun/08/david-mason-obituary Tommy MooreWikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Moore_(musician) Finding The Fourth Beatle - https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Fourth-Beatle-Drummers-Behind/dp/3732398420 Johnny Gentle

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00:16:28

Episode 11 - George Martin

Before They Were Beatles ·

2025/04/01

This month we turn the spotlight on the man who probably has the best claim to the title of “The 5th Beatle,” producer George Martin .*******Links mentioned in this episode George MartinAll You Need Is Ears memoir - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781250784049 Limited edition Playback autobiography - Copies for sale on Abe Books - https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/title/playback-illustrated-memoir/author/george-martin/ George Martin’s wikipedia page -

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00:14:49

Episode 10 - Lomax and Lowe

Before They Were Beatles ·

2025/03/01

This month we turn the spotlight on singer Jackie Lomax and pianist John “Duff” Lowe.*******Links mentioned in this episode Jackie LomaxWikipedia entry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Lomax Official website - http://www.jackielomax.com Obituary - https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/sep/17/jackie-lomax John LoweWikipedia entry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lowe_(musician) Obituary - https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/may/02/john-duff-lowe-obituary Websites:Alan J. Porter

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00:10:56

Episode 9 - Jackson and Jones

Before They Were Beatles ·

2025/02/01

Welcome to the ninth episode of Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles in which we turn the spotlight on singers Simone Jackson and Davy Jones******* Links mentioned in this episode Websites: Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter ************** Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles Presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite

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00:18:32

Episode 8 - Hanton and Hutchinson

Before They Were Beatles ·

2025/01/01

Welcome to the eighth episode of Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles in which we turn the spotlight on on drummers Colin Hanton and Johnny Hutchinson******* Links mentioned in this episode Books: The Quarrymen by Hunter Davis - https://www.amazon.com/Quarrymen-Hunter-Davies/dp/071198526X Before They Were Beatles by Alan J. Porter https://www.amazon.com/Before-They-Were-Beatles-1956-1960/dp/1413430562 Finding the Fourth Beatle by David Bedford and Gary

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00:20:30

Episode 7 - Graham, Griffiths, and Gustafson

Before They Were Beatles ·

2024/12/01

Welcome to the seventh episode of Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles in which we turn the spotlight on drummer Bobby Graham, the Quarrymen’s guitarist Eric Griffiths, and one-off bass player Johhny Gustafson******* Links mentioned in this episode Books: The Quarrymen by Hunter Davis - https://www.amazon.com/Quarrymen-Hunter-Davies/dp/071198526X Before They Were Beatles by Alan J. Porter https://www.amazon.com/Before-They-Were-Beatles-1956-1960/dp/1413430562 Finding the Fourth

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00:16:52

Episode 6 - Garry and Gentle

Before They Were Beatles ·

2024/11/01

Welcome to the sixth episode of Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles in which we turn the spotlight on Quarrymen’s Len Garry, and singer Johnny Gentle******* Links mentioned in this episode Books: The Quarrymen by Hunter Davis - https://www.amazon.com/Quarrymen-Hunter-Davies/dp/071198526X Before They Were Beatles https://www.amazon.com/Before-They-Were-Beatles-1956-1960/dp/1413430562 John, Paul & Me: Before The Beatles - Len Garry

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00:16:22

Episode 5 - Davis, Day, and Douglas

Before They Were Beatles ·

2024/10/01

Welcome to the fifth episode of Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles in which we turn the spotlight on The Quarrymen’s Rod Davis, and singers Tanya Day, and Craig Douglas******* Links mentioned in this episode Books: The Quarrymen by Hunter Davis - https://www.amazon.com/Quarrymen-Hunter-Davies/dp/071198526X Before They Were Beatles https://www.amazon.com/Before-They-Were-Beatles-1956-1960/dp/1413430562 Websites: Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related

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00:11:55

Episode 4 - “Eddie Clayton” aka Eric Clapton

Before They Were Beatles ·

2024/04/24

This month we turn the spotlight on on the man on the weeping guitar originally credited as “Eddie Clayton” perhaps better known as Eric Clapton******* Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles Presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast

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00:16:02

Episode 3 - Calandra, The Chants, and Chapman

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2024/03/06

This month we turn the spotlight on n Vince Calandra, The Chants, and Norman ChapmanIf you want to know more about Vince Calandra he did a four-hour interview for the Television Academy on his career which is available in their online archives. There are a few extracts from it on YouTube that refer to the Beatles' Ed Sullivan appearance. For info on The Chants, I recommend the Sixties City website which includes links to their full discography. There is also an extract on YouTube from the

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00:14:45

Episode 2 - Ken Brown

Before They Were Beatles ·

2024/02/07

This month we turn the spotlight on guitarist Ken Brown of The Quarrymen and The BlackjacksIf you want to know more about Ken Brown’s story I recommend, The Beatles: The True Beginnings, published by Thomas Dunne Books in 2003 ******* Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future

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00:16:43

Episode 1 - Pete Best

Before They Were Beatles ·

2024/01/03

Welcome to the first episode of Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles in which we turn the spotlight on drummer Pete Best If you want to know more about Pete Best’s story we recommend, Beatle! The Pete Best Story - Plexus Publishing - Pete’s autobiography (although it is going for crazy money these days - if you can find a copy it is well over $200 for the paperback) The Beatles: The True Beginnings is a nice illustrated hardback on the history of the Casbah Club by Roag

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00:06:40

Introducing THE FORGOTTEN BEATLES

Before They Were Beatles ·

2023/12/16

Coming to this podcast soon, a new series - Before They Were Beatles presents: The Forgotten Beatles We all know the story of John, Paul, George, and Ringo, The Beatles - BUT, there are other tales still left to tell. Who were Pete, Ken, Norman, Johnny, Colin, Rod, Stuart, Eric, and more who all played their part in the story of the greatest band in rock history? These will be the stories we share The stories of THE FORGOTTEN BEATLES =========== I hope you will join us for this fun trip to

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00:19:40

Episode 26 - Red & Blue

Before They Were Beatles ·

2023/11/15

In this episode, I share some thoughts on the recently released, remixed, and remastered extended Red and Blue albums, and wrap things up with my reactions to the “last Beatles song” Now & Then ************************ Thank you for joining us over the last three seasons and listening to the story of John, Paul, George, and Ringo - Before They Were Beatles.. - and I hope you also enjoyed this bonus episode. But there are other tales still left to tell. Whatever happened to Pete, Ken, Norman,

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00:25:36

Episode 25 - Beginnings and Endings

Before They Were Beatles ·

2023/07/14

In this episode, we complete our journey as The Beatles return to the recording studio, make their TV debut, and say goodbye to Hamburg. .********* This is the story of how one of the thousands of amateur British schoolboy skiffle bands in the mid-1950s evolved into the beginnings of the greatest band in popular history. It’s a story of hope, creativity, and exploring musical boundaries. It’s also a story of tragedy, coincidence, and at times just sheer luck. It is a story of beginnings, the story

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00:23:25

Episode 24 - Farewell Pete, Hello Ringo

Before They Were Beatles ·

2023/06/07

In this episode, we will take a deep dive into the events surrounding Pete Best’s departure and Ringo’s arrival as a member of The Beatles. .********* This is the story of how one of the thousands of amateur British schoolboy skiffle bands in the mid-1950s evolved into the beginnings of the greatest band in popular history. It’s a story of hope, creativity, and exploring musical boundaries. It’s also a story of tragedy, coincidence, and at times just sheer luck. It is a story of beginnings, the

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