Get Back to the Beatles

A conversation with the one and only Pete Best!Pete talks about the passing of the Queen, about the time he bought his first drum kit, his adventures with John, Paul & George in Germany, his beloved family, the Decca Audition and lots more!You can Meet The Beatle himself Pete Best at SUPER MEGA FEST COMIC CON WEEKEND Sept 30th -Oct 2nd in Westford, Mass at the Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center.Visit https://www.newenglandsupermegafest.com/Our sincerest thanks to Teri Rousseau Roag Best, The Boston Podcast Network (www.pod617.com) and of course the one and only Pete Best!Listen to Cha-Chi's Breakfast with The Beatles every Saturday morning 6am-8am on the WUMB Radio Network 91.9FM Boston and Sunday mornings 10am til noon on Seacoast Oldies 92.1FM/97.1FM in NH & Maine. More info: https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastWithTheBeatlesChaChi/Looking for another great music pod? Try PAST 10s, a nostalgic and good-humored look back at the Billboard Charts of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Find it at www.timemachinepod.comProduce your own podcast! Visit www.pod617.com

John Duke Logan is oroducer of "Magic With The Beatles, an entertaining and educational multimedia experience all centered around the Fab Four that includes mind reading, sleight of hand, videos, stories, prizes, cocktails, and more."For tickets to upcoming shows and more visit www.johndukelogan.com

Tom Hartman returns to the show to continue his stories of Beatles lore. His band, the Aerovons, was called the "American Beatles." Tom spent time recording an album at Abbey Road studios (then EMI). when the Beatles were there recording at the same time. He joins Cha-Chi and David to tell his Beatles story, part II.

Janice Mitchell, the author of "My Ticket To Ride," and David Bieber, who runs and curates the David Bieber Archives in Norwood, Massachusetts. join the show to meet for the first time and trade Beatles tales.

Today's guests are Leslie Cavendish, the author of "The Cutting Edge: The story of the Beatles hairdresser" and Gary Backstrom, front man and founder of a band Jiggle the Handle. He's performed tribute shows for the likes of The Beatles, Paul Simon, Peter Frampton, Billy Joel, Elton John, and many more. Get Leslie's book at: https://www.amazon.com/Cutting-Edge-Beatles-Hairdresser-Defined/dp/1846884314Get tickets to Gary's Peter Frampton tribute at: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36186/production/1083045

Cha-Chi and David talk to author Janice Mitchell about her amazing book "My Ticket To Ride"

Meet Tom Hartman, whose band the Aerovons was called the "American Beatles." Tom spent time recording an album at Abbey Road studios (then EMI). when the Beatles were there recording at the same time. He joins Cha-chi and David to tell his Beatles story.

Cha-Chi and Prof. Gallant talk with David Stark, author of IT’S ALL TOO MUCH, a "unique memoir about growing up in north London during the 1960s as a dedicated Beatles fan David was lucky enough to meet his musical heroes on various memorable occasions. From gate-crashing the Yellow Submarine film. premiere in 1968 (aged just fifteen) and ending up sitting directly behind the group, to meeting all of them individually in some extraordinary circumstances, David has some highly entertaining stories about his many Beatles encounters which have never been told before.More on the book at www.itsalltoomuch.netGet your own podcast! Connect with us at www.pod617.com/contact

Johnny A is beloved by many fans all over the world. He's a guitar player's guitar player. He's respected by so many musicians. He's performed with countless talents as a performer and a band leader. Cha-Chi and David hear his marvelous story.

Aidan Prewett is the author of several books, the newest called To Know John Lennon. He won the Victorian college of the arts best achievement in direction amongst other awards and honors.Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Know-John-Lennon-Intimate-Colleagues/dp/1895131553