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Paul McCartney's brother Mike was the original Beatles drummer - www.msn.com - Britain - Germany
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12.10.2022

Paul McCartney's brother Mike was the original Beatles drummer

Sir Paul McCartney's brother Mike McCartney was The Beatles original drummer but lost out on the gig of a lifetime. Younger sibling Mike, 78, has revealed that he was the first person to pick up the sticks behind two of the eventual Fab Four - Paul and John Lennon - when they started out as The Quarrymen, but after he broke his arm at Scout camp he was left with nerve damage which meant his drumming days were over. When asked if he had been The Beatles original drummer in an exclusive interview with BANG Showbiz, he replied: "Yes.

Suzy Eddie Izzard, Ed Speelers Join Cast as Joe Stephenson Wraps Beatles Manager Film ‘Midas Man’ - variety.com - Britain - Ireland - county Campbell - George - city Harrison
variety.com
16.06.2023

Suzy Eddie Izzard, Ed Speelers Join Cast as Joe Stephenson Wraps Beatles Manager Film ‘Midas Man’

Naman Ramachandran Suzy Eddie Izzard (“Stay Close”) and Ed Speelers (“Outlander”) are the new additions to the cast of “Midas Man,” the delayed film on The Beatles manager Brian Epstein that has now wrapped filming. The film began production with Jonas Akerlund (“Lords of Chaos”) as director, who departed the project for unknown reasons. Sara Sugarman (“Vinyl”) was attached to the project for a year before Joe Stephenson (“Doctor Jekyll”) stepped in. Stephenson has just wrapped the shoot, canning what will be 95% of the completed film, Variety understands. Written by Brigit Grant, the film follows Epstein, manager of The Beatles from 1962 until his untimely death at the age of 32 in 1967. Epstein’s impact extended beyond the Fab Four, encompassing British Invasion acts such as Gerry and the Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas.

Chas Newby, former bassist for The Beatles, dead at 81 - nypost.com - Germany
nypost.com
24.05.2023

Chas Newby, former bassist for The Beatles, dead at 81

wrote in a Facebook post. “Chas stepped in for The Beatles for a few dates when Stuart Sutcliffe stayed in Hamburg and latterly he played for The Quarrymen.”“Interestingly, he was also the first left-handed bass guitarist in The Beatles.

Early Beatles bassist Chas Newby has died, aged 81 - www.nme.com
nme.com
24.05.2023

Early Beatles bassist Chas Newby has died, aged 81

The Beatles in their early days, has died at the age of 81.The news was first announced via The Cavern Club Liverpool – where The Beatles rose to prominence – on Tuesday, followed by Roag Best, the brother of former Beatles drummer Pete Best.A cause of death has yet to be announced.The Cavern Club Liverpool wrote on Facebook: “It’s with great sadness to hear about the passing of Chas Newby. Chas stepped in for The Beatles for a few dates when Stuart Sutcliffe stayed in Hamburg and latterly he played for The Quarrymen. Interestingly, he was also the first left-handed bass guitarist in The Beatles.

The Beatles' former bassist Chas Newby dies aged 81 as tributes paid - www.dailyrecord.co.uk
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.05.2023

The Beatles' former bassist Chas Newby dies aged 81 as tributes paid

Chas Newby, who previously played bass guitar for The Beatles during their early days, has died aged 81.

The Beatles actors revealed for upcoming ‘Midas Man’ biopic - nypost.com - Britain
nypost.com
26.11.2021

The Beatles actors revealed for upcoming ‘Midas Man’ biopic

As reported by Deadline, Jonah Lees, 26, of UK series “The Letter For The King,” is John Lennon; musician Blake Richardson, 22, from British pop trio New Hope Club, is Paul McCartney; Leo Harvey-Elledge, 19, who played rocker Liam Gallagher in “Creation Stories,” is George Harrison; and newcomer Campbell Wallace is Ringo Starr.“Peaky Blinders” actor Adam Lawrence, 30, also joins as former Beatles drummer Pete Best, and “The Queen’s Gambit” actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, 33, has been chosen to

The Beatles: Paul McCartney nearly ruined his first meeting with Brian Epstein - www.msn.com
msn.com
11.06.2021

The Beatles: Paul McCartney nearly ruined his first meeting with Brian Epstein

The Beatles were still living in Liverpool they performed at the city's famous Cavern Club almost daily. The band would play the club around midday every day, allowing teenagers to watch Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Pete Best hit the stage while on their lunch break.

The Beatles: Paul McCartney almost ruined band's first Brian Epstein meeting - www.msn.com
msn.com
09.06.2021

The Beatles: Paul McCartney almost ruined band's first Brian Epstein meeting

The Beatles were still living in Liverpool they performed at the city's famous Cavern Club almost daily. The band would get on stage around midday every day, allowing teenagers to watch Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Pete Best hit the stage while on their lunch break.

Ex-Beatle Pete Best offers birthday greeting to Ringo Starr - torontosun.com - county Starr
torontosun.com
10.07.2020

Ex-Beatle Pete Best offers birthday greeting to Ringo Starr

Pete Best, the drummer Ringo Starr replaced in the Beatles, has led the birthday greetings to the rocker as he turns 80.

Paul McCartney and Pete Best lead well-wishers on Ringo Starr’s 80th birthday - www.nme.com - county Starr
nme.com
07.07.2020

Paul McCartney and Pete Best lead well-wishers on Ringo Starr’s 80th birthday

The Beatles‘ original drummer Pete Best and singer Paul McCartney have led well-wishes to Ringo Starr on his 80th birthday.Best, who was replaced by Starr in 1962 before the band achieved global fame, wrote on Twitter: “Thought about it and thought why not. Happy Birthday Ringo.

Original Beatles drummer extends olive branch to Ringo Starr on 80th birthday - www.breakingnews.ie
breakingnews.ie
07.07.2020

Original Beatles drummer extends olive branch to Ringo Starr on 80th birthday

Original Beatles drummer Pete Best has extended an olive branch to Ringo Starr, wishing him a happy 80th birthday.

Beatles photographer Astrid Kirchherr dead at 81 - torontosun.com - Germany - Indiana
torontosun.com
16.05.2020

Beatles photographer Astrid Kirchherr dead at 81

Famed Beatles photographer Astrid Kirchherr has died, aged 81.

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