Spencer Hannabuss is the founding member of London based musical outfit, The 286. This seven piece band is well worth discovering if you share a love of both The Beatles and ELO. Make no mistake, The 286 is also very much its own unique thing. Spencer recounts stories of meeting Macca and also ELO's Bev Bevan, one of popular music's most regarded drummers. We talk about the inspiration of The Beatles and Jeff Lynne, while also exploring Spencer's own unique creative process.Enjoy getting to know Spencer Hannabuss, and be sure to tune in to the sounds of The 286.Let's get talking.
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Ep:21 Debbie Greenberg - CAVERN CLUB: The Inside Story
Debbie Greenberg was born and raised in Liverpool. She was directly at the epicentre of the birth of The Beatles. Both a Cavern and NEMS Music Store regular, her story is nothing short of incredible. In 1966, her father, Alf , took ownership of the club and her already deep connection to The Fab Four, only strengthened. Let's get to know, Debbie Greenberg.A link below to Debbie's book, Cavern Club: The Inside Storyhttps://www.beatlesbookstore.com/product/cavern-club-the-inside-story/
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Ep:20 Sam Rice-Edwards - ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO
Sam Rice-Edwards, together with Co-Director, Kevin Macdonald, have created something very special with ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO.Sam's dual role of Editor for the film as well as Co-Director, sees him uniquely placed to share some insights into the creative process here.The film takes us into the heart of New York City in 1972, where John and Yoko find themselves front and centre within turbulent political and cultural times.Already receiving strong critical acclaim, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO looks set to open up a period in time much more dynamic and richer than we otherwise may have thought.Let's get talking with Sam Rice-Edwards.
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Ep: 19 Alan G Parker - Director of BORROWED TIME - LENNON'S LAST DECADE
Alan G. Parker, Director of the much loved, 'IT WAS FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond', returns with 'BORROWED TIME - LENNON'S LAST DECADE'.Alan's love for music has deep roots in both his extensive rock authorship and work as an industry Press Officer. His long history in the music scene has well informed his perspective on the documentary form. Here we talk through his journey, and the process of creation, for a deep and revealing look into the final ten years of John's life in New York City.Let's get talking with Alan G. Parker.
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Ep: 18 Les Parrott - Filming LET IT BE
Les Parrott has had quite the life, behind the camera for 'The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus' and then doing it again for The Beatles, during the creation of 'Let It Be', only parts of his story.Today, a lecturer in cinematography for the highly regarded, 'Waterloo Studios' in Sydney, Australia, Les remains connected to his craft and the nurturing of talent for new generations.We had a little time to talk through some of his wonderful reflections, and memories, from that whirlwind period of his life through the final chapters of the 1960's.Engaging, open, and completely authentic, you're going to enjoy getting to know, Les Parrott.
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