# Alan J. Porter — RSS Amplifier Everything Alan J. Porter publishes, via the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## [Stuart’s Art](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/stuarts-art) _2026-04-08 · Before They Were Beatles_ April 8, 2026 ## [“I Didn’t Book The Beatles!”](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/i-didnt-book-the-beatles) _2026-02-11 · Before They Were Beatles_ One of the reasons I love working on The Forgotten Beatles podcast series is finding out about stories like this. ## [Beatles and Burgers](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/beatles-and-burgers) _2025-12-10 · Before They Were Beatles_ It’s impossible to read anything about John Lennon’s childhood without coming across the name of Pete Shotton. In Ray Coleman’s biography of John, Pete is described by a school period contemporary as John’s “Lieutenant,” and it’s an apt description. ## [The Good Guitar Player](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/the-good-guitar-player) _2025-10-15 · Before They Were Beatles_ “The only English guitarist who was any good during the late 1950s.” - Jimmy Page talking about Tony Sheridan. ## [Who Was Billy Preston?](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/who-was-billy-preston) _2025-08-06 · Before They Were Beatles_ In which I ponder on the lack of published words about the 5th Beatle. ## [Liverpool Pilgrimage](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/liverpool-pilgrimage) _2025-07-10 · Before They Were Beatles_ In which I get to visit some special houses, as well as a cellar. ## [Inspired By Jimmie](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/inspired-by-jimmie) _2025-06-04 · Before They Were Beatles_ In which a photo of a forlorn Beatle inspired me, we podcast about him, and read an excellent book about him too. ## [What happened to the Podcast?](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/what-happened-to-the-podcast) _2025-05-07 · Before They Were Beatles_ In which we explain the missing podcast episodes, but still produce a new one. ## [How Robin Hood Helped Then Robbed The Beatles.](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/how-robin-hood-helped-then-robbed) _2025-04-02 · Before They Were Beatles_ In which I examine the connection between the man in green and the Fab Four, read a new Beatles book, and discover the Man of Steel’s Beatles connection ## [What Happened With Jackie](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/what-happened-with-jackie) _2025-03-05 · Before They Were Beatles_ In which I ponder the enigma that was Jackie Lomax from The Cavern to Apple and beyond ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sZwxNPocjyxC) _2025-03-05 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [Forgotten Footnotes](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/forgotten-footnotes) _2025-02-05 · Before They Were Beatles_ In which I wonder why no-one talks about Simone or Davy. ## [When Did Johnny Turn Down The Beatles?](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/when-did-johnny-turn-down-the-beatles) _2025-01-08 · Before They Were Beatles_ In which I take a look at when and why at least three drummers other than Ringo were approached about replacing Pete Best. ## [Bring On The Session Musicians](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/bring-on-the-session-musicians) _2024-12-04 · Before They Were Beatles_ They may not have made it as a Beatle, but they sure had good careers. ## [The First Tour](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/the-first-tour) _2024-11-06 · Before They Were Beatles_ Looking back at May 1960 and a young band on the road. ## [Getting Back To A New Look Newsletter](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/getting-back-to-a-new-look-newsletter) _2024-10-02 · Before They Were Beatles_ Has it really been four months since I last published this newsletter? ## [Newsletter Update](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/newsletter-update) _2024-05-13 · Before They Were Beatles_ On The Move ## [In the Neighborhood](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/in-the-neighborhood) _2024-04-26 · Before They Were Beatles_ In this month’s newsletter, we take a more in-depth look at the Liverpool suburbs home to John, Paul, and George. ## [Hello Paul](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/hello-paul) _2024-03-18 · Before They Were Beatles_ In this month’s newsletter, we return to our main story to meet up with the young James Paul McCartney. ## [Bert Weedon](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/bert-weedon) _2024-02-04 · Before They Were Beatles_ In this month’s newsletter, we take a quick sidebar to look at the career of the man who influenced a whole generation of British rock guitarists. ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GNOUcUKNBF5d) _2024-02-04 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Liverpool Institute](https://beforebeatles.substack.com/p/liverpool-institute) _2024-01-15 · Before They Were Beatles_ In this month’s newsletter, we take a more in-depth look at the school that produced 50% of The Beatles