The BeatlesIn this behind-the-scenes look at the most famous musical group in history, Hunter Davies gives the complete story of the Beatles. First published in 1968, this revised edition has added information including a new introduction and three updated appendices: Beatles Places, Beatles Memorabilia, and Beatles Books. As the only authorized biographer Davies had full access to the Fab Four, as well as their help and encouragement. He spent eighteen months with them when they were at the peak of their musical genius and at the pinnacle of their popularity, making a mark on history and popular culture that would never fade. Davies stayed on with the Beatles through their breakup and remained friends with the individual members afterwards, enabling him to write the continuing story of their solo careers. |
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User Review - Not Available - Book VerdictSince their breakup in 1969, the only band that has managed to become bigger than the Beatles is...the Beatles. Their inestimable number of fans have not been willing to let it be, and the release of ... Read full review
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Contents
Introduction | ix |
George Martin and Dick James | 159 |
Touring | 168 |
Beatlemania | 179 |
U S A | 189 |
Britain and Back to the U S A | 199 |
The End of Touring | 207 |
The Death of Brian Epstein | 216 |
The Beatles and Their Music | 261 |
John | 285 |
Paul | 300 |
George | 312 |
Ringo | 327 |
End | 341 |
Beatles Records | 380 |
Beatles Places | 401 |
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| Title | The Beatles |
| Author | Hunter Davies |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint, revised |
| Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company, 1996 |
| ISBN | 0393315711, 9780393315714 |
| Length | 419 pages |
| Subjects | › › Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts Biography & Autobiography / General Biography & Autobiography / Music Music / Genres & Styles / Rock |
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