This month, we turn the spotlight on the man The Beatles referred to as “The Teacher,” 

guitarist and singer Tony Sheridan  

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Links mentioned in this episode 

Tony Sheridan

• Wikipedia 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 

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Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on Quarrymen Pete Shotton, and Bill Smith

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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 Preston

Links mentioned in this episode 

Billy Preston

• Billy 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 Books

• Before 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 

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Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on Tony Sheridan

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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. 

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This month we turn the spotlight on drummer Jimmie Nicol.

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Links mentioned in this episode 

Jimmie Nicol

• Jimmy 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 Books

• Before 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 

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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]

You 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

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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 Mason

• Wikipedia entry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Mason_(trumpeter) 

• Obituary - https://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/jun/08/david-mason-obituary 

Tommy Moore

• Wikipedia - 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/B007L0JKEY

• The Man Who Gave The Beatles Away - https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Gave-Beatles-Away/dp/0345270746 

Chas Newby

• Wikipedia 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 Books

• Before 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 

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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]

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Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on drummer Jimmy Nichol

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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 .

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Links mentioned in this episode 

George Martin

• All 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 

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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]

You 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

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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.

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Links mentioned in this episode 

Jackie Lomax

Wikipedia 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 Lowe

Wikipedia 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 

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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]

You 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

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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. 

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

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Links mentioned in this episode 

Websites:

Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter 

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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]

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Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on singer Jackie Lomax and pianist John Lowe

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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. 

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

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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 Popper

https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9783732398423 

Pre:Fab! By Colin Hanton with Colin Hall - https://www.amazon.com/Pre-Lennon-McCartney-George-Harrison/dp/1912362570 

Johnny Hutchinson Obituary - https://www.the-independent.com/news/obituaries/johnny-hutchinson-hutch-drummer-the-beatles-ringo-starr-big-three-a8882636.html 

Websites:

Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter 

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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]

You 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 singers Simone Jackson and Davy Jones

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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. 

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

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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 Popper

https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9783732398423 

John Gustafson: the second most important bassist to come out of Liverpool by Scott McCormick .

https://blog.discmakers.com/2018/07/john-gustafson-the-second-most-important-bassist-to-come-out-of-liverpool/ 

Websites:

Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter 

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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]

You 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 drummers Colin Hanton and Johnny Hutchinson.

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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. 

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

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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 - 

https://www.amazon.com/John-Paul-Me-Before-Beatles/dp/1784560782/ 

Johnny Gentle and The Beatles First Ever Tour - Johnny Gentle (eBook)

https://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Gentle-Beatles-First-Ever-ebook/dp/B007L0JKEY/ 

Websites:

Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter 

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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]

You 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 Bobby Graham, the Quarrymen’s guitarist Eric Griffiths, and bass player Johhny Gustafson

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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.