Tag: The Beatles

Beatles Four Drummers in Eight Weeks

Beatles Four Drummers in Eight Weeks Beatles four drummers in eight weeks. In 1960 between mid-June and mid-August, the Silver Beatles had four different drummers. Hear The Beatles Unravelled #75…..Beatles Four Drummers in Eights WeeksOn Steve Chelmsford’s Mop Tops and The King radio showsyndicated on over 100 radio stations around the world.Broadcast: 10 to 16…


Stuart Sutcliffe early years

Stuart Sutcliffe early years Stuart Sutcliffe early years. John’s art college friend Stuart Sutcliffe joined Johnny and the Moondogs as the bass player. He purchased the bass guitar with the proceeds from the sale of his painting, The Summer Painting. Hear The Beatles Unravelled #81…..Stuart Sutcliffe early yearsOn Steve Chelmsford’s Mop Tops and The King…


The Beatles and the mystic East

The Beatles and the mystic East… The Beatles and the Mystic East – The Beatles were initially impressed by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi but it all ended in tears when he was accused of taking advantage of some of the female members of his retreat. The incident inspired John to write the song Sexy Sadie….


The Beatles Billy Fury and the Fourmost

The Beatles Billy Fury and the Fourmost The Four Jays backed Billy Fury on That’s Love, a hit in May 1960, arguably the 1st Merseybeat hit – The Beatles Billy Fury and the Fourmost. PodcastThe Beatles Billy Fury and the Fourmost The 1st Merseybeat hit record To hear the radio show, The Beatles Billy Fury…


Mal Evans roadie and much more

Mal Evans roadie and so much moreThe Beatles Unravelled #52 Mal Evans joined the Beatles as a roadie in 1963, after that he worked on recording sessions, was a talent scout for Apple +++ – Mal Evans roadie and much more… PodcastMal Evans roadie and much more… To hear the show, Mal Evans roadie and…


Eric Clapton Three Degrees of Separation

Eric Clapton three degrees of separation Liverpool singer Brian Casser provides the link between The Beatles and… Eric Clapton three degrees of separation. PodcastEric Clapton three degrees of separation The Beatles – Three degrees of separation with Eric Clapton To hear the show LIVE…First broadcast on The Mop Tops & The King radio showduring the…


“Hope we passed the audition” Beatles

The Beatles Unravelled #2…..“I hope we passed the audition”. When John Lennon said “I hope we passed the audition” at the end of the rooftop performance, he was probably referring to the two auditions they failed. PODCAST – “I hope we passed the audition”. This is the podcast of Derek Shelmerdine‘s The Beatles Unravelled guest…


John Lennon Dylan Period

John Lennon – Dylan PeriodThe Beatles Unravelled #46 After discovering Dylan’s Freewheelin’ album, John Lennon’s songwriting included his “Dylan period” – John Lennon Dylan Period. PodcastJohn Lennon Dylan Period… watch this space… Radio Show – Mop Tops & The King Author of the book Rock’n’Roll Unravelled, Derek Shelmerdine, is a fortnightly guest on The Mop…


Murray the K The Fifth Beatle

Murray the K The Fifth Beatle New York DJ and self proclaimed 5th Beatle. He accompanied the Mop Tops on their first American tour – Murray the K The Fifth Beatle. Podcast Murray the K – self-proclaimed 5th Beatle Radio Show – Mop Tops & The King Author of the book Rock’n’Roll Unravelled, Derek Shelmerdine,…


Tony Sheridan and the Beat Brothers

Tony Sheridan and the Beat Brothers A look at what guitarist Tony Sheridan was up to before he met the Beatles and their recordings together in Hamburg – Tony Sheridan and the Beat Brothers. Podcast Tony Sheridan and the Beat Brothers Radio Show – Mop Tops & The King Author of the book Rock’n’Roll Unravelled,…