Philip Norman – MR. MOONLIGHT: Brian Epstein and the Making of the Beatles

from Speaking of Writers · host Steve Richards

What made Brian Epstein one of the most influential figures in music history—and why has so much of his story remained untold?On this episode of Speaking of Writers, bestselling Beatles biographer Philip Norman discusses MR. MOONLIGHT: Brian Epstein and the Making of the Beatles, a compelling new biography of the visionary manager who transformed four young musicians from Liverpool into a global phenomenon.Discover the untold story behind Beatlemania, the personal struggles Epstein endured, the mysteries surrounding his life and death, and the legacy that continues to shape popular music today.#SpeakingOfWriters #PhilipNorman #MrMoonlight #BrianEpstein #TheBeatles #Beatles #Beatlemania #JohnLennon #PaulMcCartney #GeorgeHarrison #RingoStarr #MusicBiography #RockHistory #ClassicRock #MusicBooks #AuthorInterview #Podcast #BookPodcast #BritishInvasion #Liverpool #MusicHistory

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