This collection of historical media pieces and interviews chronicles the lives and careers of the Beatles as seen through the lens of popular British music publications-such as Disc and Music Echo, Melody Maker, Mersey Beat, and the Record Mirror-from 1961-1970, when they received more media attention than any other rock band in history. As this era of the Beatles' past is explored year by year, the importance of the band's first shows in Liverpool and the subsequent attention it drew to other "Merseyside" bands (those from Mersey County, Northwest England) becomes clear. The Beatles received more media attention than any other rock band in history. This book explores their year-by-year exploits as they grew from a local phenomenon to international superstars. Included are many personal interviews with the Beatles. You will see that their vibrant, honest personalities were just as important to us as their music.
