Lots of exciting things happening this week. I’m off to New York on 8th Feb for the Fest for Beatles Fans weekend, where I will be giving some talks and doing panels etc. If you’re going, come and find me. The latest video on our YouTube channel is with my friend Jude Southerland Kessler, talking about her new audiobook with the incredible Scott McKinley who dies 183 voices!! Check it out here: Also this week, my interview in 2 parts with Bruce Spizer as we dissect how the Beatles really got to be on the Ed Sullivan Show. Check those out this week too. David The post 60th Anniversary of Ed Su ..read more

Part 2 of the great adventure of Judith M. Reed back in Feb 64!! In this episode, Judy sees the Beatles first concert in Washington! There is a dive for a Beatle, a lost shoe, Beatlemania and a pair of yellow boots!! https://youtu.be/WvkhJTKpNwQ Don’t miss it!! David The post 60th Anniversary of Ed Sullivan – Part 2 appeared first on ..read more

I first met the Quarrymen in 2004 when they came to play at my invitation at Dovedale Primary School. (I make a brief appearance!) This one is rare because it is a film with Eric Griffiths in, who sadly died in 2005. He introduces the group and there are 2 songs too. Enjoy! The Quarrymen with Eric Griffiths The post The Quarrymen in 2004! appeared first on ..read more

On this day in 1962, The Beatles rolled up at EMI STUDIOS in Abbey Road, London, to do their audition with George Martin. It didn’t all go well, plus there were conversations which led to misunderstandings, which led to The Beatles getting rid of drummer Pete Best. What really happened that day? Find out in my latest video. David The Beatles EMI Audition The post 6th June 1962 – The Beatles Audition with George Martin appeared first on ..read more

Part of an interview with Vince Eager, a skiffle fan who saw Lonnie Donegan on his first skiffle show performance, and then became his good friend and the last person to perform with Lonnie. Lonnie Donegan by Vince Eager Hope you enjoy the interview. David The post Lonnie Donegan by his Friend Vince Eager appeared first on ..read more

Latest appearance of The Quarrymen, with me on bass guitar, and John Duff Lowe’s son Henry on keyboard. Great fun, at the main Arena in Liverpool in front of 2000 fans. We were there to support The Mersey Beatles, a fantastic tribute band. Enjoy. The Quarrymen in Liverpool The post The Quarrymen Live in Liverpool appeared first on ..read more

In my latest video, the most controversial moment in Beatles history was when Pete Best was told he was being replaced by Ringo Starr. With so many myths out there, what did the other Beatles say about Pete? Did they just say he was a lousy drummer? No! Discover what they really said! Pete Best? The post Why Did The Beatles Replace Pete BEST? In their own words appeared first on ..read more

Episode 9 – The Quarrymen in Conversation with Billy Bragg. Rod Davis and Colin Hanton talk about The Quarrymen, their stories, John meeting Paul and making the first record in 1958, plus so much more! The Quarrymen in Conversation The post The Quarrymen in Conversation appeared first on ..read more

I am playing with the Quarrymen in Bristol on 22nd July, and so the organisers interviewed me about the story of the Quarrymen. Watch below Becoming The Quarrymen The post Becoming The Quarrymen- interview with David appeared first on ..read more

It is amazing that, not only did John and Paul only meet through Ivan Vaughan, their only connection, but their friend Geoff Rhind took a photo, and another friend, Bob Molyneux, recorded them that evening. This is the audio that survived. The Day John Met Paul Enjoy! David The post The Day John met Paul – Audio from 6th July 1957 appeared first on ..read more