Before They Were Beatles

This month we turn the spotlight on bass players Ivan Vaughn and Lou Walters, plus drummer Andy White. *******Links mentioned in this episode Ivan Vaughn Wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_VaughanAndy White wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_White_(drummer)Finding The Fourth Beatle by David Bedford and Garry Popper - https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Fourth-Beatle-Drummers-Behind/dp/3732398420/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 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 find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at [email protected] can also subscribe to the FREE Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Final Episode Sign-OffThis was the final planned episode of The Forgotten Beatles series. Over the last 19 episodes we have covered 34 different people that at one time or other appeared on stage or in the studio either with, as a part of, some incarnation of The Beatles. Researching their stories has been a fascinating journey and it was a pleasure, and the comments about this series have been delightful and much appreciated.So what’s next?Well after five years I’ve decided to give the Before They Were Beatles podcast project a rest for a while. But that doesn’t mean I’m stepping away from the world of The Beatles, as there are a couple of other Fab Four related projects developing.Thanks again for your time, interest, and your feedback. It’s been a fab five years.I’ve been your host, writer, and producer, Alan J. Porter. - Stay Well, Stay Safe, and enjoy Peace & Love.**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC.

This month we turn the spotlight on bass player Stuart Sutcliffe*******Links mentioned in this episode  - Stuart Sutcliffe wikipedia entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Sutcliffe  - Stuart Sutcliffe official website at https://www.stuartsutcliffeart.com/  - The Beatles Shadow: Stuart Sutcliffe & His Lonely Hearts Club” - https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Shadow-Stuart-Sutcliffe-Lonely/dp/028307342X/  - Graphic novel “Baby’s in Black” by Arne Bellstorf. - https://www.amazon.com/Babys-Black-Graphic-Biographies-Bellstorf/dp/1906838267 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 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 find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at [email protected] can also subscribe to the FREE Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on bass players Ivan Vaughn and Lou Walters, plus drummer Andy White**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC. 

This month, we turn the spotlight on singers Jacky Spelter and Rory Storm *******Links mentioned in this episode Jacky SpelterGerman language Wikipedia https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacky_Spelter Tribute article on Jacky on the Berlin Beats Blog - https://mischalke04.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/jacky-and-his-strangers-rock%C2%B4n%C2%B4roll-is-here-to-stay-1977/ “Rock-n-Roll Jacky,” a one-hour German-language documentary, is available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/9dGeUqTgk4Y?si=zAJfFdFrwIHKLcp1 Rory StormWikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_Storm The Mersey Beat website article on Rory by his friend and Mersey Beat editor Bill Harry - http://triumphpc.com/mersey-beat/a-z/rorystorm-hurricanes.shtml The full album Rory Storm and the Hurricanes Live at the Jive Hive can be found on YouTube - https://youtu.be/TxQTr5nUAXQ?si=BHitl3I1ZkwhoV1R “From a Storm to A Hurricane” by Anthony Hogan was published in June 2016 https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Hurricane-Rory-Hurricanes/dp/1445656329 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 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 find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at [email protected] can also subscribe to the FREE Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on bass player Stuart Sutcliffe**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC. 

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 (2001)https://www.amazon.com/Quarrymen-Hunter-Davies/dp/071198526X 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 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 find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at [email protected] can also subscribe to the FREE Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on singers  Jacky Spelter and Rory Storm**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC.

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 documentary Are You Tony Sheridan? - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781515092612https://www.rte.ie/radio/doconone/771586-are-you-tony-sheridan 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 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 find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at [email protected] can also subscribe to the FREE monthly Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on Quarrymen Pete Shotton, and Bill Smith**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC. 

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 - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781413430561 Tune In - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781101903292 The Beatles (biography) - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9780316013314 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 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 find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at [email protected] can also subscribe to the FREE monthly Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on Tony Sheridan**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC. *******

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. - https://www.amazon.com/Beatle-Who-Vanished-Beatles-Anniversary/dp/B0D3BD4GS3/ General Beatles BooksBefore They Were Beatles - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781413430561 Tune In - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781101903292 The Beatles (biography) - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9780316013314 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 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 find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at [email protected] can also subscribe to the FREE monthly Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on keyboard player Billy Preston**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC. 

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 and The Beatles - The First Tour  - https://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Gentle-Beatles-First-Ever-ebook/dp/B007L0JKEYThe Man Who Gave The Beatles Away - https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Gave-Beatles-Away/dp/0345270746 Chas NewbyWikipedia entry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chas_Newby Obituary - https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/may/23/chas-newby-one-time-beatles-bassist-dies YouTube interview - https://youtu.be/KIvghvlt1YI?si=YXLQEMb6nltp1bRH General Beatles BooksBefore They Were Beatles - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781413430561 Tune In - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781101903292 The Beatles (biography) - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9780316013314 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 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 find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at [email protected] can also subscribe to the FREE monthly Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on drummer Jimmy Nichol**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC.

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 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Martin David Bennet’s excellent video on George’s contributions to Beatles recordings  - https://youtu.be/YDYedISQ2JU?si=hEqorDj9xTxM39pf 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 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 find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at [email protected] can also subscribe to the FREE monthly Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on trumpet player David Mason and drummer Tommy Moore**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC. 

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 - 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 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 find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me [email protected] can also subscribe to the FREE monthly Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on producer George Martin**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC.