Beatles : An Oral History

This is the real history of The Beatles, told by the people who really knew them -- their childhood playmates, friends, families, rivals, lovers, teachers, fellow musicians -- & by John, Paul, George, & Ringo themselves. Casts new light on the band's history, with revealing accounts of the sexy, rocking early days in Liverpool & Hamburg; the pivotal recording of Please Please Me,Ó their first hit; the touring triumphs & burnouts; & the secrets behind the album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Tells us how The Beatles helped get The Rolling Stones rolling, why The Beatles stopped touring in 1966 at the height of their fame, & what really led to their breakup in 1970. Photos.Pritchard, David is the author of 'Beatles : An Oral History', published 2001 under ISBN 9780788199325 and ISBN 0788199323.