The Beatles Forever

Description

The Beatles were - are - probably the most famous and successful band in the world, and despite breaking up 40 years ago, their popularity remains rock solid, with fans ever-thirsty for new celebrations of their work. Organized by year, this brilliant book covers all the major events in their relatively short career, accompanied by often intimate, always evocative images. 80 Illustrations

Hugh Fielder (author) can remember the 1960s even though he was there. He can remember the 1970s and 1980s because he was at Sounds magazine (RIP) and the 1990s because he was editor of Tower Records' TOP magazine. He has shared a spliff with Bob Marley, a glass of wine with David Gilmour, a pint with Robert Plant, a cup of tea with Keith Richards and a frosty stare with Axl Rose. He has watched Mike Oldfield strip naked in front of him and Bobby Womack fall asleep while he was interviewing him. Tony Bramwell grew up in Liverpool with Beatles George, Paul and John. His life became intertwined with The Beatles, first working for Brian Epstein at NEMS and then for The Beatles at Apple, heading Apple Films, then later as the CEO of Apple Records. After The Beatles split, he became the UK's first independent record promoter, representing artists such as Bruce Springsteen and co-ordinating and promoting music for films, including Harry Saltzmann's James Bonds (such as Paul McCartney's 'Live And Let Die') and Chariots of Fire, Dirty Dancing and Ghost. He released his memoir on the Fab Four called Magical Mystery Tours: My Life With The Beatles, which has become one of the most popular books among fans and followers.