Seltaeb was set up in 1963 by Nicky Byrne to look after the Beatles merchandising. The name Seltaeb was derived from spelling “Beatles” backwards. Brian … Read more
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Albums, Brian Epstein, George Harrison, John Lennon, Musicians & Singers
The cover illustration for the Revolver album was created by artist and bassist Klaus Voormann. German-born Voormann was a friend of the Beatles, dating back … Read more
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Brian Epstein, Films & TV, George Harrison, John Lennon, Musicians & Singers, Paul McCartney
Billy Preston played the organ on the song “Let It Be” and the Fender Rhodes electric piano on “Get Back” and “Don’t Let Me Down” … Read more
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Pete Best was the original drummer of The Beatles. He became a member of the band on August 12, 1960, just one day before they … Read more
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Brian Epstein, George Martin, Live Performances, Musicians & Singers, Ringo Starr
Jimmy Nicol temporarily replaced Ringo Starr after he collapsed and was hospitalized with tonsillitis on June 3, 1964. It was the eve of The Beatles’ … Read more
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Cilla Black’s debut single was “Love of the Loved”, a Lennon-McCartney composition mainly written by Paul McCartney. Black (born Priscilla White) was contracted with manager … Read more
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