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The Beatles: Made on Merseyside

They defined music and popular culture like no other band ever will. But how did The Beatles make the journey from Merseyside teenagers to international pop stars in the 1960s?

They defined music and popular culture like no other band ever will. But how did The Beatles make the journey from Merseyside teenagers to international pop stars in the 1960s? This film recounts how American rock ‘n’ roll and rhythm and blues turned postwar Liverpool into one of the most vibrant music cities ever, the home of the Mersey Sound.

Featuring unique archive and revealing interviews with those involved in the early years of The Beatles in Liverpool and Hamburg, we discover the story of The Beatles’ previous band formations and why it took so long for them to achieve success. From school bands to colleges, Hamburg to the Cavern Club, The Beatles moved from skiffle to rock ‘n’ roll before creating their unique sound.

1 hour, 22 minutes

Last on

Fri 9 Jul 2021 22:00

Music Played

  • The Isley Brothers

    Twist and Shout

  • Richard Barrett

    Some Other Guy

  • Elvis Presley

    Baby Let’s Play House

  • Wilbert Harrison

    Kansas City

  • Wilbert Harrison

    Kansas City

  • Elvis Presley

    Baby Let’s Play House

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Alan Byron
Director Alan Byron

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