The Beatles Unravelled #36
Beatles to Moody Blues to Wings
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Manager Brian Epstein and musician Denny Laine both link The Moody Blues to The Beatles – Beatles to Moody Blues to Wings.
7-13 October: Beatles to Moody Blues to Wings
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Beatles to Moody Blues to Wings
Beatles to Moody Blues to Wings
Manager Brian Epstein and guitarist Denny Laine both share associations with both bands – Beatles links to prog rockers The Moody Blues.
Manager – Brian Epstein
Brian Epstein became their manager in September 1965. This was after their debut single, Go Now! topped the UK charts. At this time, they were an R&B band and their hit was a cover of Bessie Banks’ earlier R&B hit.
Shortly after signing up with Brian Epstein, the Moody Blues supported the Beatles on a UK package tour. This turned out to be the Beatles’ last-ever UK tour. Brian Epstein and Arthur Howes promoted the tour. In addition to the Beatles and Moody Blues, other artists on the bill included Liverpool singer Beryl Marsden and UK R&B group the Paramounts. The Paramounts later morphed into Procol Harum.
For the rest of the background story of how both Brian Epstein and Denny Laine link the Beatles to The Moody Blues…
check out the companion blog with the rest of the story…
Who’s on tour now?
The artists mentioned in the article are listed in 1960s and ’70s Artists on Tour Now.
As a result, check out if any of the people mentioned in the item are on the road now.
Paul McCartney – any gigs lined up?
Ringo Starr – any gigs lined up?
The Moody Blues – any gigs lined up?
Denny Laine – any gigs lined up?
Procol Harum – any gigs lined up?
Derek Shelmerdine
Guest presenter of The Beatles Unravelled
Derek Shelmerdine is the author of the book Rock’n’Roll Unravelled.
Extracts from Rock’n’Roll Unravelled
In addition, many of the Elvis Presley Unravelled and The Beatles Unravelled podcasts are based on extracts from Derek Shelmerdine‘s book Rock’n’Roll Unravelled.
The Beatles – Extracts taken from Rock’n’Roll Unravelled
Elvis Presley – Extracts taken from Rock’n’Roll Unravelled
Although, these extracts are only a small fraction of the Beatles and Elvis stories to be found in the book.
About the book – Rock’n’Roll Unravelled
In short, Rock’n’Roll Unravelled tells the story of rock’n’roll from its roots to mid-1970s punk.
In addition to the music, the book looks at the social factors influencing the music. The Vietnam War, fear of communism and Civil rights struggle certainly helped to shape the sounds of the time.
For more information about Rock’n’Roll Unravelled‘s unique three-part structure
Consequently, as the review in Record Collector magazine puts it in its review of the book, “Shelmerdine has made a painstaking effort to documented pretty much every event that will prove significant in shaping popular music”. In addition, the review went on to describe the book as, “comprehensive… invaluable”.
TO BUY – a signed copy of Rock’n’Roll Unravelled
The Mop Tops and The King Show
Steve Chelmsford presents the Mop Tops and the King radio show. Certainly, a great name for a show all about The Beatles and Elvis Presley. In addition, every other week, author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelled Derek Shelmerdine presents The Beatles Unravelled, alternating with Elvis Presley Unravelled.
Moreover, the Unravelled stories take a look at some of the more obscure events, the podcasts provide a one-minute segment of a little bit of Beatles and Elvis Presley history.
For all previous editions of…
The Beatles Unravelled and Elvis Presley Unravelled
First Broadcast: Beatles to Moody Blues to Wings
First broadcast to 100 radio stations around the world, during the period 7 to 13 October 2022, on the MTK network.
To hear it after that date check out Podcasts.
