The Beatles Unravelled #28Little Richard and The Beatles When Little Richard and The Beatles played together in 1962, they picked up the medley Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey and met Billy Preston. At that time Billy Preston was playing in Little Richard’s touring band. 3 to 9 June – Little Richard and The Beatlesguest feature on the Mop…
Story of Twist and Shout
The Beatles Unravelled #26The Story of Twist and Shout The Top Notes originally recorded Twist and Shout with producer Phil Spector. This was shortly after he started as a house producer at Atlantic Records. Co-writer Bert Berns was very disappointed with the Spector version and as a result, he took the song to Wand Records…
John and Paul backed the Stones
The Beatles Unravelled #24John and Paul backed the Stones When Mick Jagger and Keith Richard won their appeal against a drugs conviction they recounted their time in jail with their next single, We Love You. In a show of solidarity, Beatles John Lennon and Paul McCartney sang backing vocals on the single. Consequently, we had…
Merseybeat Led British Invasion podcast
Merseybeat Led British Invasion podcast In the mid-1960s British Groups dominated the American Music Scene. This is the story of how the Liverpool Merseybeat bands led the way for the British Invasion. This podcast is the original Rock’n’Roll Unravelled Show #1 and INCLUDES the songs played in the show.Originally broadcast on Access North West 3…
The Royston Ellis Influence
The Beatles Unravelled #22The Royston Ellis Influence British beat poet Royston Ellis was a big influence on the Beatles, particularly John, who stayed in touch – the Royston Ellis influence. 11 to 17 March…guest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show Steve Chelmsford presents the Mop Tops and the King show. As the…
Ringo Before He Joined The Beatles
The Beatles Unravelled #20…..Ringo Before He Joined The Beatles Ringo was the only Beatle not join through the Quarry Men journey. What was he up to? This is a look at – Ringo, before he joined the Beatles. 11 to 17 February…guest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show Steve Chelmsford presents the…
Beatles’ Bass Guitarists from Stuart to Paul
The Beatles Unravelled #18…..Beatles Bass Guitarists from Stuart to Paul The Beatles had two bass guitarists before Paul switched from six to four strings. Beatles’ bass guitarists from Stuart to Paul. 14 to 20 January…guest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show Steve Chelmsford presents the Mop Tops and the King show. As…
65th Anniversary of the Cavern Club
65th Anniversary of the Cavern Club Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club celebrates its 65th anniversary on 16 January 2022. It became world-famous with the Beatles and Meseybeat in the mid-1960s. Derek Shelmerdine, author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelled is one of the guests on Tony Higginson’s Book Club. Live on Facebook and ZoomFacebook – Beyond Books Media Ltd…7.30…
The Beatles Led the British Invasion
The Beatles Unravelled #16…..The Beatles Led the British Invasion in 1964 In the mid-1960s British bands dominated the American music scene. The Beatles led the British Invasion at the beginning of 1964 and for the next three years British artists found major success in America. 3-9 December…guest feature on the Mop Tops and The King…
Advent Calendar of Christmas Songs
Advent Calendar of Christmas Songs A collection of great Christmas songs, some familiar, some not so. Old and new songs can all be found in our – Advent Calendar of Christmas Songs. Including, The Band’s Christmas Must Be Tonight, The Dickies’ Silent Night, Phil Ochs’ No Christmas in Kentucky, Marvin Gaye’s I Want to Come…
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