ARTICLES Feature articles about the bands and artists of the Merseybeat scene www.liverpoolbeat.com/ARTICLES.html The Star Club 50th Anniversary Show The 50th anniversary show of the famous Star Club in Hamburg organised by Horst Fascher the man who first booked The Beatles. www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Star-Club-50th-Anniversary-Show.html Mike Smith - The Man Who Turned Down The Beatles Mike Smith the Decca Record boss who famously turned down the Beatles passes on. www.liverpoolbeat.com/Mike-Smith-The-Man-Who-Turned-Down-The-Beatles.html New Dennisons Tracks Discovered The Dennisons, one of the great Liverpool bands reformed in 1999 and produced a CD which until now had never been heard. www.liverpoolbeat.com/New-Dennisons-Tracks-Discovered.html Charlie's Wedding Charlie Gallagher drummer with The Cryin' Shames gets married to the lovely Lissa. Charlie started off playing with The Bumblies who later changed their name to The Cryin Shames and became one of Liverpool's top bands in 1966. Charlie is back playing withe re-formed Bumblies playing the Liverpool Beat once again. www.liverpoolbeat.com/Charlie's-Wedding.html Mersey Sound Wave The Mersey Sound Wave is a great charitable project devised by Bill Hart. The exhibition was featured at the famous Beatles Story. Bill has recently released a book highlighting the instruments used in the exhibition. www.liverpoolbeat.com/Mersey-Sound-Wave.html LiddyPool Liddypool Blog by David Bedford author of Liddypool - The Birthplace of the Beatles. David provides some great articles on the people and places that saw the Beatles grow into the world famous act they became. www.liverpoolbeat.com/LiddyPool.html Ian's Story - Delrenas Days Ian Howe was the drummer with Liverpool Band the Delrenas who played many times on the same bill as the Baetles. This is Ian's story www.liverpoolbeat.com/Ian's-Story-Delrenas-Days.html The Pete Best Scrapbook Pete Best... the real story told by Pete and the people who knew what happened when the Beatles brought in Ringo Starr. www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Pete-Best-Scrapbook.html The Real Dr Feelgood Dr Feelgood was the name of a song featured by many of the Merseybeat Bands in Liverpool. This is the story of the real Dr Feelgood. www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Real-Dr-Feelgood.html Mick Green Memorial Page Mick Green was one of the great guitarists of the 60s, playing with Johnny Kidd & the Pirates and Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas. Mick sadly passed away in 2010. This page is dedicated to his memory. www.liverpoolbeat.com/Mick-Green-Memorial-Page.html Sam & George 52 Years On Sam & George of the Dominoes have been in the recording studio again. www.liverpoolbeat.com/Sam-&-George-52-Years-On.html Oil City Confidential Dr Feelgood one of the great bands of the 70s had their roots in Merseybeat www.liverpoolbeat.com/Oil-City-Confidential.html Get Back Films - Exclusive Press Release Get back is a three part rockumentary chronicling the history of Liverpool music from the 50s to today www.liverpoolbeat.com/Get-Back-Films-Exclusive-Press-Release.html The City That Rocked The World Deatils on the upcoming documentary about Liverpool music of the 60s. www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-City-That-Rocked-The-World.html The Shakers The Shakers resident band at the world famous Cavern, probably the most authentic 60s revival band in the world www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Shakers.html Jim Gretty Jim Gretty sold Paul McCartney his first guitar www.liverpoolbeat.com/Jim-Gretty.html The Day The Star Club Opened Maja Dodd tells the story of the day the famous Star Club opened in Hamburg.The Star was of course one of the most famous of Beatles venues. www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Day-The-Star-Club-Opened.html The Star Club Part 2 Maja's story of the Star Club, Hamburg on the day it opened in 1962. The Beatles, The Searchers, Gene Vincent, Ray Charles. www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Star-Club-Part-2.html The Star Club Part 3 Maja's story of the Star Club, Hamburg on the day it opened in 1962. The Beatles, The Searchers, Gene Vincent, Ray Charles. www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Star-Club-Part-3.html Conversations with Nick Crouch of The Mojos The Mojos www.liverpoolbeat.com/Conversations-with-Nick-Crouch-of-The-Mojos.html Frank Allen still searching www.liverpoolbeat.com/Frank-Allen-still-searching.html A Look At The Solid Silver 60s Show The Solid Silver Sixties show is now in its 26th year. Some highlights of this years show featuring Chris Farlowe,Vanity Fair and Wayne Fontana www.liverpoolbeat.com/A-Look-At-The-Solid-Silver-60s-Show.html Ringo Starr World Tour 2011 Videos of Ringo Starr's opening show of his 2011 world tour in Moscow on June 6th 2011 www.liverpoolbeat.com/Ringo-Starr-World-Tour-2011.html Ringo Starr World Tour 2011 Part 2 Videos of Ringo Starr's opening show of his 2011 world tour in Moscow on June 6th 2011 www.liverpoolbeat.com/Ringo-Starr-World-Tour-2011-Part-2.html Wingnuts Funeral www.liverpoolbeat.com/Wingnuts-Funeral.html A Night Out With Night Train www.liverpoolbeat.com/A-Night-Out-With-Night-Train.html Beatlemania Returns to The Lathom www.liverpoolbeat.com/Beatlemania-Returns-to-The-Lathom.html Ringo Rocks The Russians www.liverpoolbeat.com/Ringo-Rocks-The-Russians.html Merseycats At The Cavern JUne 2011 Video footage of the Merseycats revival show at The Cavern featuring some of the original Merseybeat bands of the 60s. www.liverpoolbeat.com/Merseycats-At-The-Cavern-JUne-2011.html The Roots of Merseybeat - Johnny Kidd and The Pirates Of the numerous memorable characters roaming that primordial world, Johnny Kidd and the Pirates swaggered with the best of them and, fifty years ago, released their most significant recording: “Shakin’ All Over.” www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Roots-of-Merseybeat-Johnny-Kidd-and-The-Pirates.html Look Out Jackie's Back In Town - Jackie Lomax of The Undertakers An interview with Jackie Lomax one of Rock n Roll's great enigma's www.liverpoolbeat.com/Look-Out-Jackie's-Back-In-Town-Jackie-Lomax-of-The-Undertakers.html Stan The Man On Radio Merseyside www.liverpoolbeat.com/Stan-The-Man-On-Radio-Merseyside.html The Horst Fascher Show at The Lathom www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Horst-Fascher-Show-at-The-Lathom.html Rory Storm - A Bright Light That Faded Too Soon Rory Storm and the Hurricanes Ringo's first band had a sad and tragic history www.liverpoolbeat.com/Rory-Storm-A-Bright-Light-That-Faded-Too-Soon.html The First Merseybeat Reunion 1971 The stars of the Liverpool merseybeat get together to discuss what might have been www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-First-Merseybeat-Reunion-1971.html Gene Vincent At The Cavern www.liverpoolbeat.com/Gene-Vincent-At-The-Cavern.html An Interview with Kingsize Taylor www.liverpoolbeat.com/An-Interview-with-Kingsize-Taylor.html An Interview With Jimmy O'Brien of The Undertakers Jimmy O'Brien, one of the best drummers to come out of Liverpool talks about his life in music. www.liverpoolbeat.com/An-Interview-With-Jimmy-O'Brien-of-The-Undertakers.html Both Roads Lead To Home Final Part The final part of David Conlin behind the scenes story of the Merseybeat www.liverpoolbeat.com/Both-Roads-Lead-To-Home-Final-Part.html Merseybeat And A First Responder Hero The story of Bobby Cortes a great musicain and 911 first responder www.liverpoolbeat.com/Merseybeat-And-A-First-Responder-Hero.html The Real Story Behind The Beatles Decca Audition A detailed examination of what really happened the day the Beatles attended an audition with Decca Records on January 1st 1962. www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Real-Story-Behind-The-Beatles-Decca-Audition.html The Last Days of Gene Vincent The sad story of rock icon Gene Vincent's last days on the planet www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Last-Days-of-Gene-Vincent.html Get Back To The Star Club - Part 1 A nostalgic trip back fo Ken Shalliker of the Dominoes who played the world famous Star Club in 1961. www.liverpoolbeat.com/Get-Back-To-The-Star-Club-Part-1.html Get Back To THe Star Club Part 2 Part 2 of Ken Shallikers' nostalgic trip back to the Star Club in Hamburg in 2011 www.liverpoolbeat.com/Get-Back-To-THe-Star-Club-Part-2.html Get Back To The Star Club Part 3 Part 3 of Ken Shallikers nostalgic trip back to the Hamburg recalling the famous days of the Star Club. www.liverpoolbeat.com/Get-Back-To-The-Star-Club-Part-3.html Liverpool Beat Radio Show - Archive Page If you missed any episodes of the Liverpool Beat Radio show streamed live on Liver Radio, you can catch up here www.liverpoolbeat.com/Liverpool-Beat-Radio-Show-Archive-Page.html Merchandise Liverpool Beat merchandise, T shirts, posters www.liverpoolbeat.com/Merchandise.html David Conlin - Merseybeat Photographer www.liverpoolbeat.com/David-Conlin-Merseybeat-Photographer.html David Conlin - Both Roads Lead To Home Introduction www.liverpoolbeat.com/David-Conlin-Both-Roads-Lead-To-Home-Introduction.html David Conlin Both Roads Lead To Home Part 1 www.liverpoolbeat.com/David-Conlin-Both-Roads-Lead-To-Home-Part-1.html David Conlin Both Roads Lead To Home Part 2 www.liverpoolbeat.com/David-Conlin-Both-Roads-Lead-To-Home-Part-2.html David Conlin Both Roads Lead To Home Part 3 www.liverpoolbeat.com/David-Conlin-Both-Roads-Lead-To-Home-Part-3.html David Conlin Both Roads Lead To Home Part 4 www.liverpoolbeat.com/David-Conlin-Both-Roads-Lead-To-Home-Part-4.html David Conlin Both Roads To Lead To Home Part 5 www.liverpoolbeat.com/David-Conlin-Both-Roads-To-Lead-To-Home-Part-5.html Betty & Frieda in Cologne Mersey beat lives on in Germany www.liverpoolbeat.com/Betty-&-Frieda-in-Cologne.html Litherland Town Hall The historic stage from The Litherland Town Hall where the Beatles played in 1961 www.liverpoolbeat.com/Litherland-Town-Hall.html A Great Night At The Lathom www.liverpoolbeat.com/A-Great-Night-At-The-Lathom.html Gibson Guitars Raided Gibson Guitar factory raided by armed police. www.liverpoolbeat.com/Gibson-Guitars-Raided.html The Dennisons A history of Liverpool Merseybeat bands of the sixties www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Dennisons.html The Roadrunners A history of Liverpool Merseybeat bands of the sixties www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Roadrunners.html The Merseybeats A history of the Merseybeats one of Liverpool's greatestl Merseybeat bands of the sixties www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Merseybeats.html Lee Curtis and the Allstars A history of Liverpool Merseybeat bands of the sixties www.liverpoolbeat.com/Lee-Curtis-and-the-Allstars.html Chuck Berry - The Golden Years In his 86th year, Liverpool Beat pays tribute to the gran master of Rock 'n' Roll Mr Chuck Berry www.liverpoolbeat.com/Chuck-Berry-The-Golden-Years.html The Pathfinders www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Pathfinders.html An Interview with Sam Leach www.liverpoolbeat.com/An-Interview-with-Sam-Leach.html The Picks - Buddy Holly's Real Backing Band An interview with The Picks, the band who really backed Buddy Holly on most of his famous hits www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Picks-Buddy-Holly's-Real-Backing-Band.html LIVE SHOWS The Merseybeat is still alive and well in Liverpool. These are some of the recent live shows captured on video www.liverpoolbeat.com/LIVE-SHOWS.html Highlights of 2011 The best videos from 2010 www.liverpoolbeat.com/Highlights-of-2011.html One Night At Tallulah's - The Fabulous Undertakers The Undertakers fab 60s band live in 2011 www.liverpoolbeat.com/One-Night-At-Tallulah's-The-Fabulous-Undertakers.html Rockin at The YPC 60s revival show at the historic Ormskirk Town Hall www.liverpoolbeat.com/Rockin-at-The-YPC.html MerseyRats at the Lathom MerseyRats the Liverpool Rock n Roll charity are now playing every Thursday at the Lathom Hall Seaforth Liverpool. www.liverpoolbeat.com/MerseyRats-at-the-Lathom.html The Bumblies At The Conny Club The Bumblies return to the scene of their first practice 46 years ago. The Clubmoor Conservative Club where the soon to be Beatles performing as The Quarrymen had their first paid gig. www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Bumblies-At-The-Conny-Club.html A Night Out With Shooter Shooter are one of most hard working Pro bands playing the sounds of the sixties. Liverpool Beat accompanied them on one of thier gigs in Manchester in September 2010 www.liverpoolbeat.com/A-Night-Out-With-Shooter.html The Dandy Walker Benefit Show Dandy Walker is a terrible disease afflicting un-born babies. This concert in August 2010 was organised to raise awareness and funds. The show featured some of the great Merseybeat stars including Lee Curtis, Tempest, Cliff Roberts & The Rockers, Beat Club and the Bumblies www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Dandy-Walker-Benefit-Show.html Jimmy Kelly Memorial Concert Jimmy Kelly was a great supporter of the Liverpool Sound and he sadly passed away in September 2009. This concert was a celebration of Jimmy. Great performances from The Dominoes, Searchin, The Bumblies and The Chris Rimmer Band www.liverpoolbeat.com/Jimmy-Kelly-Memorial-Concert.html The Bumblies At Cheshire Cats Cheshire Cats is a wonderful charity organisation in Wallasey Cheshire. Each week they have a guest band. The Bumblies feature their extended set to an enthusiastic audience. www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Bumblies-At-Cheshire-Cats.html Liverpool Beat Bands Live video Live Videos of Liverpool bands still playing the Merseybeat today www.liverpoolbeat.com/Liverpool-Beat-Bands-Live-video.html Live At The Hard Days Night Hotel - Merseybeat Rocks A great concert at the world famous Hard Days Night Hotel in Liverpool www.liverpoolbeat.com/Live-At-The-Hard-Days-Night-Hotel-Merseybeat-Rocks.html The Hideaways The Hideaways, one of the great Merseybeat blues bands www.liverpoolbeat.com/The-Hideaways.html Liverpool Rock 'N' Roll Society Liverpool Rock 'n' Roll at its best every Wednesday night www.liverpoolbeat.com/Liverpool-Rock-'N'-Roll-Society.html LiverpoolBeat At The Cavern Special Charity night at the world famous Cavern Club in Liverpool www.liverpoolbeat.com/LiverpoolBeat-At-The-Cavern.html Liverpool Beat Shows Reviews of the latest live shows from the Merseybeat bands of the 60s who are still playing www.liverpoolbeat.com/Liverpool-Beat-Shows.html Historic Shooter Video Recovered - The Billy Butler Show Recorded in Liverpool featuring great 60s band Shooter on the Billy Butler Show www.liverpoolbeat.com/Historic-Shooter-Video-Recovered-The-Billy-Butler-Show.html More From The Fabulous Night Train Night Train - Great Liverpool Soul Band www.liverpoolbeat.com/More-From-The-Fabulous-Night-Train.html ON THE RADIO Radio links and interviews on the Liverpool Beat www.liverpoolbeat.com/ON-THE-RADIO.html Allan Schroeder - Radio Waves Allan Schroeder's weekly Merseybeat Radio Programme www.liverpoolbeat.com/Allan-Schroeder-Radio-Waves.html Liverpool Beat on Radio Merseyside Liverpool on the radio www.liverpoolbeat.com/Liverpool-Beat-on-Radio-Merseyside.html Radio Waves Allan Schroeder who is featured in the film "Ferry Across The Mersey" hosts a weekly radio programme on Merseyside playing all the great hits of the sixties. You can also listen to the programme via the Internet. www.liverpoolbeat.com/Radio-Waves.html John Lennon's Jukebox Part 1 The Story of JohnLennon's personal Jukebox revealing how many of the Beatles songs were formed www.liverpoolbeat.com/John-Lennon's-Jukebox-Part-1.html John Lennon Memorial Page www.liverpoolbeat.com/John-Lennon-Memorial-Page.html Play Like The Beatles Examples of how to play like the beatles. 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