Liverpool Beatles Tours

03/09/2024

Olivia Harrison was in Liverpool to unveil a blue plaque for George Harrison at 12, Arnold Grove. Recognition for George at last!

29/08/2024

When jazz was embargoed in Britain, American blues and gospel filled in the gap. And for the future Beatles, it made all the difference.

20/08/2024

It's International Beatleweek time again and I am busy busy busy!

Friday 23rd August - ART COLLEGE LECTURE THEATRE
12.30 – DAVID BEDFORD – “SCHOOL DAYS”
David takes us back to the early days of John, Paul, George, Stuart, Pete & Ringo.
1.30 - GARY ASTRIDGE – “THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO RINGO STARR’S KITS AND CLOTHES”
2.30 – DAVID BEDFORD – “SCHOOL DAYS”
3.30 – GARY ASTRIDGE - “MEET RICHY STARKEY”
4.30 – DAVID BEDFORD – “SCHOOL DAYS”

6:00pm - Plaque Unveiling at the JACARANDA (event from 3pm)

7:30pm - David is playing with The Quarrymen and Friends at St Peter's Church Hall (sold out)

Saturday 24th August - FORT PERCH ROCK
I will be selling my books as another plaque is unveiled at the Fort!

Sunday 25th August - ADELPHI - Convention Day

12pm – 2pm Liverpool College of Art Memories with David Bedford
Film about the Art College including memories of John and Stuart
Panel discussion with Helen Anderson, Pat Jourdan and David Owens talking about their time at the Art College, and knowing John, Stuart, Cynthia and many more
4pm The Beatles: What If?
Talk and discussion about David’s new book with Andrew Phillips
6.30pm The Quarrymen gig David will be playing with The Quarrymen in the Ballroom

Monday 26th August
I am conducting an All Day Beatles tour with Ricardo's group from Mexico - there are some extra spaces if you want to join us. Message me for more details.

See you at the Weekend!!!

David

03/08/2024

Country Music and the Beatles: Things You Never Knew About the Fab Four and the History of Rock and Roll

Podcast David Bedford. Because You Can

02/08/2024

Get Back by the Beatles - the TV series - has given us a glimpse into the world of The Beatles songwriting - have you seen the book?

21/07/2024

The Tragic Story of Jimmie Nicol - The Beatle Who Vanished. He Has Been Found!

19/07/2024

When The Beatles took over the building at 3 Savile Row, little did they know about the history of the building they were in!

29/06/2024

In conversation with Gary Astridge, we analyse Ringo's drumming style and talk about the new authorised biography of Ringo Starr

28/06/2024

Next Saturday 6th July - the anniversary of John meeting Paul, The Quarrymen are playing on the the stage where they made their first appearance in 1956! Not many tickets remaining for this historic gig.

The Quarrymen were the band performing with John Lennon on Saturday 6th July 1957 – the day John met Paul McCartney. Almost 70 years on, the Quarrymen return to Quarry Hall - John’s school, their namesake, and the first stage they played - to celebrate the most momentous day in music his...

27/06/2024

JOHN LENNON AND TARIQ ALI - THE LEFT SIDE OF THE INNER CIRCLE…??

John Lennon’s most controversial time frame during his career was in late 1971 and early 1972, when he seemed to associate himself with people who were considered to be very radical in terms of their political orientation. This period of time also coincided with a low ebb in his record sales follo...

19/06/2024

The Beatles were connected to many famous people, like Timothy Leary, Allen Ginsberg, Royston Ellis, Arthur Janov and many others

17/06/2024

Lulu was a huge star in the 1960s and met The Beatles on several occasions over the years, all detailed in her book

10/06/2024

The Monkees and The Beatles were often seen as rivals, but they had a great friendship and there are some fascinating stories

06/06/2024

What is the connection between D-Day Liverpool and Country Music? One of the strangest music venues was involved in the D-Day landings!

05/06/2024

Back in 1946, there was a song called "Linda" which was dedicated to "Miss Linda Eastman" and was recorded by many huge stars.

Back in 1946, there was a song called "Linda" which was dedicated to "Miss Linda Eastman" and was recorded by many huge stars

02/06/2024

The Beatles 5 films are discussed and reviewed with Steve Matteo who has written a fantastic book, Act Naturally. Some surprising ideas emerge.

01/06/2024

On 31st May 1981, Nigel Greenberg was asked by Mike McCartney to film his wedding on Penny Lane where Paul McCartney was best man. read the fascinating story now!

Nigel Greenberg was asked by Mike McCartney to film his wedding on Penny Lane where Paul McCartney was best man

31/05/2024

He was the bass player on Double Fantasy, but who was he? Many musicians think he is the best bass player in the world.

27/05/2024

On their tour in May 1960, Johnny Gentle asked John Lennon for help with a song that he was writing - and the song was recorded!

24/05/2024

She impressed John Lennon and The Beatles on the Magical Mystery Tour, but who was Shirley Evans and what did she play?

23/05/2024

I was a guest on the Beatles Banter podcast recently where we discussed everything Beatles and had some fun along the way too!

22/05/2024

Don Short coined the phrase "Beatlemania" and broke the news of The Beatles breakup. But who was he? His book is a classic

21/05/2024

Jurgen Klopp said farewell to Liverpool FC on 19th May 24. The Beatles connection? Listen to 50,000 voices singing a song to The Beatles "I Feel Fine".

20/05/2024

On the cusp of their breakthrough, The Beatles took an interest in a black group from their hometown. Here's the story.

14/05/2024

The Quarrymen are appearing, in conversation and concert, at the Burnham Book Fest this coming weekend and I am doing a talk on Saturday too! come and see us!

Welcome Well, the second Burnham Book Festival has been and gone, but we’re planning for number three already, which will take place between May 17th and May 19th 2024. This website will be continually updated between now and then to tell you about all the exciting things that are going to be happ...

13/05/2024

Let it Be is finally remastered! What do you think?

13/05/2024

Don't Worry Kyoko was an Apple record, but this is the coat, designed by Beatles' favourites The Fool, which Kyoko wore.

10/05/2024

Michael Crawford was a British actor who starred with John Lennon in the film How I Won The War, filmed on location in Germany and Spain.

08/05/2024

I would like to take this opportunity to highlight many of the exciting, informative, and educational literary works of our blog administrator, David Bedford.

07/05/2024

Beatles Undercover are incredible books, and it led me onto a search for an LP featuring two rare McCartney tracks