A
wealth of original source material is contained in the book, along
with previously unpublished eye-witness accounts of the group.
Links between Wales and the group throughout its career and after
the split of its members are featured, including accounts of concerts
and other appearances in Wales. The book also contains many photographs
and pictures of the group and rare items of Beatles memorabilia.
The Beatles’ links with Wales include:
• Allan Williams - a Welshman and the Beatles’ first
ever manager
• Cardiff’s Capitol Theatre – the venue for
their last-ever UK concert
• Bangor – the place where transcendental meditation
was first encountered by the group, also where they were on hearing
of the death of Brian Epstein
The Beatles and Wales will appeal to all Beatles fans, offering
a new insight into the life of the group and its legacy.
Not only was Wales the home of thousands of fans, it also had
a significant influence on the life of the group, details of which
are highlighted in this, the first book on the Beatles and Wales.
“Like a ticket collector on a Magical Mystery Tour, Jones
takes us on a voyage of discovery across Wales…gives today’s
fans a chance to relive the Swinging Sixties in Wales” Western
Mail
“Its all here…fascinating archive material”
HONK – The Welsh Music Foundation
David Jones is a devoted Beatles fan who has written many articles
and features on the Fab Four for newspapers and journals in Wales.
He lives in Newport.
Executive Honorary Members:- Sir
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Executive Patrons:- Sir George Martin,
Julian Lennon. Patron:- Astrid Kirchherr. Honorary Members:- Cynthia
Lennon, Pete Best, Yoko Ono, Gay Byrne, Geoff Rhind, Gerry Marsden, Allan
Williams, Richard Lester, Harry Prytherch, (The Original Quarrymen):-
Rod Davis, Colin Hanton, Eric Griffiths, Len Garry, Pete Shotton.
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