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Why was Pete Best sacked from the Beatles? In this unique book, based on extensive research and interviews with those close to the events, Spencer Leigh has gathered the clues together to try and solve the greatest Beatles mystery of all. On 16 August 1962, the Beatles drummer, Pete Best, went to see their manager, Brian Epstein, in his Liverpool office. He thought that Epstein wanted to discuss future bookings with him but instead, Epstein sacked him. Pete had not seen it coming. Why did Brian Epstein do it and not the Beatles themselves? Why did they want to be rid of him? Why did they do it so callously? Pete never spoke to any of them again. Best of the Beatles: The sacking of Pete Best tells you what really happened and is essential reading for Beatles fans. From me to you : an introduction Another pool of life Cavern in the town : Cavern owner: Alan Sytner, 1957-1959 Need a shot of rhythm and blues : Cavern owner: Ray McFall, first years, 1959-1961 Soup & sweat & rock & roll : Cavern owner: Ray McFall, the key year, 1962 Rise and McFall : Cavern owner: Ray McFall, final years, 1963-1966 Do it again : Cavern owners: Joe Davey and Alf Geoghegan, 1966-1969 Roll over beat oven : Cavern owner: Roy Adams, 1970-1976 This empty place Cavern walks : Cavern owners: Tommy Smith and George Downey, 1984-1985 Troubled times : Cavern owners, Jimmy McVitie and others, 1985-1989 Run devil run : Cavern owners: Cavern City Tours (Bill Heckle, Dave Jones, George Guinness), 1991 onwards I. A surprising offer II. Beatle festivals III. Tribute bands IV. International Pop Overthrow V. Diary. What made the Beatles so special? Drawing upon Spencer Leigh's extensive interviews, this book is packed with contributions from Mike Batt, Pete Best, Dave Clark through to Ken Dodd, Hunter Davies, Adam Faith, Georgie Fame, Alan Freeman, Steve Harley, Graham Nash and Barry Norman to name just a few. Leigh has been interviewing musicians, roadies, fellow broadcasters for over thirty years. Each chapter is prefaced by cultural or historic events of the times to put the Beatles' music into context. In chronological by year it takes you on a wonderful music journey which Leigh recommends you read while listening to your favorite Beatles tracks. It is easier to appreciate when you hear the music as well. If you love the Beatles' music and you want to know more about their story then you will love this book. Frank An Extraordinary Life is a compelling biography of Frank Sinatra's life and career - warts and all, spanning the years from 1915 to Sinatra's death in 1998. This fast-paced comprehensive chronicle details the superstar's music, films, romances, personality traits and questionable exploits! This book will be a wonderful addition to the library of any Frank Sinatra fan, or in fact, any fan of the big band era or of popular music in general. With unique material and exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, promoters, friends and those who knew him, this revised and updated biography is the definitive account of Frank Sinatra and his career. A new comprehensive discography, film listing, index, songs about Frank, tribute albums and more. Journalist, broadcaster and Beatles authority Spencer Leigh analyses and discusses the Beatles and their records with the help of his vast archive of recorded interviews about the Beatles – more than anyone in the world. Leigh has been interviewing musicians, roadies, fellow broadcasters and many others on his BBC Radio Merseyside programmes for over 30 years. This book draws upon that resource and the plethora of books about the Beatles that have preceded it. Each chapter is prefaced by the cultural or historic events of the times to put the music into context. This book will take you on an enjoyable musical journey and you will be thoroughly entertained by it and will be listening with fresh ears to the Beatles back catalogue. This intriguing book examines the greatest Beatles mystery, which has caused endless speculation over the years - why was Pete Best sacked just as the Beatles stood on the threshold of stardom? Everyone has their own theory and Pete Best himself has written his own story more than once. However, this book is the ultimate response to the question which has interested fans for so long. Interest in the Beatles never seems to diminish and Spencer Leigh has written some great books about the band and the Merseybeat era. In this book he looks at why Pete was sacked, which members of the band wanted him out and Ringo in and what part Brian Epstein played in the decision? Annotation With unique material and exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, and friends, Leigh has written a compelling biography of Simon and Garfunkel. With remarkable stories about the duo on every page, the book not only charts their rise to success but analyses the personalities of the two men and the ups and downs of their fraught relationship. The journalist, acclaimed author and broadcaster Spencer Leigh is an acknowledged authority on popular music and he has interviewed thousands of musicians. He has written several books and broadcasts a two-hour music show each week for the BBC "SIMON AND GARFUNKEL is a definitive account of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel's career together. With unique material and exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, promoters and friends, acclaimed author Spencer Leigh has written a compelling biography of some of the world's biggest musical stars. With remarkable stories about the duo on every page, the book not only charts their rise to success but and the years of their fame, but analyses the personalities of the two men and the ups and downs of their often fraught relationship." -- from publisher's website This is the story of the Cavern Club - the most famous club in the world. The Cavern saw the birth of the Beatles and Merseybeat, and more. Respected author, music journalist and Merseybeat historian Spencer Leigh - with a little help from Sir Paul McCartney, who provides the foreword - tells the Cavern's history by talking to the owners, hundreds of musicians who played at the club, the backroom staff and fans. Spencer paints a vivid picture of the Cavern, from its days as a jazz club, through the Beatles years to the present. Frank Sinatra: An Extraordinary Life is a definitive account of Frank Sinatra's life and career. With unique material and exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, promoters and friends, the acclaimed author Spencer Leigh has written a compelling biography of one of the world's biggest stars. With remarkable stories about Sinatra on every page. "After twenty-five years working at the BBC in Liverpool, Spencer Leigh has delved into his vast archive of interviews about the Beatles to analyze them in a new and unique way. His discussions will take you on a musical journey and leave you listening to the Beatles with fresh ears"--Amazon.com "With exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, promoters, and those who knew him, Frank Sinatra: An Extraordinary Life is the definitive account of Sinatra and his career. Published to mark the one hundredth anniversary of his birth, "--Amazon.com With Exclusive Interviews With Those Who Knew Him, This Will Be The Definitive Account Of Sinatra And His Career. Liverpool's The Cavern Club is the most famous club in the world giving rise to The Beatles and Merseybeat.