Episode 3 - George, Paul, & Richie

Our journey continues as we meet the teenage George Harrison, James Paul McCartney, and Richard Starkey, plus take a side trip to discuss the impact on British rock of guitar virtuoso Bert Whedon. This is the story of how one of thousands of amateur British schoolboy skiffle bands in the mid-1950s evolved into the beginnings of the greatest band in popular history. It’s a story of hope, creativity, and exploring musical boundaries. It’s also a story of tragedy, coincidence, and at times just sheer luck. It is a story of beginnings, the story of John, Paul, George, and Ringo - Before They Were Beatles. The music heard in this episode included: The Quarrymen - In Spite of All The Danger (Harrison & McCartney) Burt Weedon - Guitar Boogie Shuffle The Beatles - extract from A Day in the Life (Lennon & McCartney) Louis Armstrong - When The Saints Go Marching In (trad.) Gerry & The Pacemakers - Ferry Across the Mersey (Gerry Marsden) You can find full versions of the music heard in this episode in the dedicated Before They Were Beatles Podcast YouTube channel  If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can follow the podcast Twitter account at @BeforeBeatles, or email me at [email protected] You can also find copies of the original Before They Were Beatles book on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle editions