Stuart’s Art
April 8, 2026
Before They Were Beatles
This is the place to be for monthly news and updates on: - The latest The Before They Were Beatles podcast episode - General Beatles-related happenings - The Savage Young Beatles tribute band. - And general musings on the Fab Four
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Latest episodes
“I Didn’t Book The Beatles!”
One of the reasons I love working on The Forgotten Beatles podcast series is finding out about stories like this.
Beatles and Burgers
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
“The only English guitarist who was any good during the late 1950s.” - Jimmy Page talking about Tony Sheridan.
Who Was Billy Preston?
In which I ponder on the lack of published words about the 5th Beatle.
Liverpool Pilgrimage
In which I get to visit some special houses, as well as a cellar.
Inspired By Jimmie
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?
In which we explain the missing podcast episodes, but still produce a new one.
How Robin Hood Helped Then Robbed The 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
In which I ponder the enigma that was Jackie Lomax from The Cavern to Apple and beyond
Forgotten Footnotes
In which I wonder why no-one talks about Simone or Davy.
When Did Johnny Turn Down The 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
They may not have made it as a Beatle, but they sure had good careers.
The First Tour
Looking back at May 1960 and a young band on the road.
Getting Back To A New Look Newsletter
Has it really been four months since I last published this newsletter?
Newsletter Update
On The Move
In the Neighborhood
In this month’s newsletter, we take a more in-depth look at the Liverpool suburbs home to John, Paul, and George.
Hello Paul
In this month’s newsletter, we return to our main story to meet up with the young James Paul McCartney.
Bert Weedon
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.
Liverpool Institute
In this month’s newsletter, we take a more in-depth look at the school that produced 50% of The Beatles