Episode Feature: From Roadie to Key Collaborator, the Mal Evans story

Over the summer, we'll be publishing little excerpts, shorts and fun tidbits from past episodes: watch your podcast feed, and season 4 will be starting in September!---Our 3rd Season kicked off with a fascinating episode on the man behind The Beatles, the glue who kept them together (until it all came apart): Mal Evans.Beatles aficionados will likely know about Mal, but to a broader audience he's still mostly unknown. Author and noted Beatles expert Ken Womack joined me to talk about his book profiling Mal, exploring his significant yet often overlooked contributions to the Beatles' legacy, his journey from being a telecommunications engineer to a vital part of the Beatles' world, the impact of his life and tragic end. In so doing, you also get a window into The Beatles' creative process, their studio years, and the legendary rooftop concert, the dynamics of the band and the importance of collaboration in their success.Highlights include:Mal Evans was the first Beatles archivist, preserving their history.He contributed to several Beatles songs, including playing drums on 'Yellow Submarine'.The Beatles' breakup affected Mal deeply, but he remained close to some members.Mal's tragic end highlights the personal struggles behind the scenes of fame.Ken Womack's research uncovered valuable materials that could have been lost forever.Check out some excerpts from our conversation here today, and click below for the full episode, on Spotify, Apple or YouTube:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4G0h90RL786ATSkkL1AEOU?si=h0xNe2dnSHqLJGh3XmxFaAhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-scenes-with-the-beatles-from/id1796463762?i=1000746034718https://youtu.be/OeI7imwGmf4?si=OxlJ-80rLZnnWKFWAnd don't forget to visit:https://weareoldpodcast.com/and send me your thoughts and suggestions at:[email protected]