Beatle Books with David Bedford, Susan Shumsky, Gary Astridge and Paul Ferrante
My latest podcast, aired on Wednesday, March 2025, focused on Beatles Books, featuring a fabulous lineup of music from the Beatles and insightful discussions with four distinguished authors.
A big thank you to:
- David Bedford for sharing his extensive knowledge on The Beatles in Liverpool and discussing the dozens of books he has published.
- Susan Shumsky delved into the Maharishi's influence on the Beatles and their connection to Indian culture, highlighting her books 'Maharishi & Me' and 'The Inner Light.'
- Gary Astridge provided fascinating details about his experiences with Ringo Starr and the iconic drum kits. Lastly, Paul Ferrante discussed his fiction book '30 Minutes in Memphis,' which explores the Beatles' 1966 tour.
This episode was another fantastic and informative session, perfect for Beatles aficionados and book lovers alike.
Beatles Paul is with guest John Babcock
Another fun podcast on British Music Memories, and we thank our guest Nancy Diane King for coming on the show. She shared her memories of meeting various British artists and some of the interviews she has conducted, along with live performances she has attended. Artists discussed included The Beatles, Dave Clark Five, Herman’s Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Chad and Jeremy, The Moody Blues, The Troggs, and The Zombies, including their livestream performances at Abbey Road Studios. She also talked about Laurence Juber’s guitar solos, Jeff Alan Ross’s performances with Peter Asher, Badfinger, and The Lovin' Spoonful, among many others.
Nancy also spoke about her experiences on the Flower Power Cruise and the Blues Cruise, which she described as cool.
Additionally, she discussed her book 'STAY CALM AND MEET THE BEATLES,' which was awesome. Thank you to Nancy for making this episode a memorable journey through British Music Memories.
My latest podcast, aired on Wednesday, March 2025, focused on Beatles Books, featuring a fabulous lineup of music from the Beatles and insightful discussions with four distinguished authors.
A big thank you to:
- David Bedford for sharing his extensive knowledge on The Beatles in Liverpool and discussing the dozens of books he has published.
- Susan Shumsky delved into the Maharishi's influence on the Beatles and their connection to Indian culture, highlighting her books 'Maharishi & Me' and 'The Inner Light.'
- Gary Astridge provided fascinating details about his experiences with Ringo Starr and the iconic drum kits. Lastly, Paul Ferrante discussed his fiction book '30 Minutes in Memphis,' which explores the Beatles' 1966 tour.
This episode was another fantastic and informative session, perfect for Beatles aficionados and book lovers alike.
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