Podcast appearances and mentions of Jimmie Nicol

Stuart Maconie – broadcaster, prolific author – has a brilliant and original new perspective on the Beatles. His latest book With A Little Help From Their Friends identifies the 100 people who had the greatest impact on their story, from the inner circle to bit-part players – schoolfriends, girlfriends, managers, muses, support acts, advisors and exploiters. It's immensely entertaining – and revealing, even for obsessives like us. Look out for these in particular … … memories of his Mum taking him to see the Beatles in Wigan when he was three. … the Shakespearian supporting cast – “we know the Othellos and King Lears but there are a lot of Rosencrantz and Guildensterns” such as Marsha Albert, Melanie Coe, Pablo Fanque, Mr Mustard and the night with the poet Royston Ellis that inspired Polythene Pam. … villains of the piece who might have been misunderstood like the Maharishi and Allen Klein. … what Derek Taylor shouted at Peter Blake at the Q Awards. … the full extent of the Beatles' American merchandise catastrophe. … the “moving and spooky” sensation of standing on the spot in Woolton where John and Paul first met - and its repercussions. … the Sliding Doors moments and why no other band merits this kind of depth and detail. … the hoary redundant old saw about John v Paul – “guerilla genius v slick vaudevillian” and how Peter Jackson's Get Back made us all fall in love with them even harder and deeper than before..… the regrettable question he asked McCartney about Gerry & the Pacemakers. … the tragedy of Jimmie Nicol – “being a member of the Beatles, even briefly, was the nearest equivalent to going to the Moon”. … the impact of Paul's life with the Ashers on the band's intersections with art, theatre and poetry. … how the ‘Oldies But Goldies' album broke the band beyond the Iron Curtain. .. why Penny Lane is like a Play for Today. … and the greatest song the Beatles recorded. Order With A Little Help From Our Friends here: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/with-a-little-help-from-their-friends-the-beatles-changed-the-world-but-who-changed-theirs-stuart-maconie?variant=54870051815803Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart Maconie – broadcaster, prolific author – has a brilliant and original new perspective on the Beatles. His latest book With A Little Help From Their Friends identifies the 100 people who had the greatest impact on their story, from the inner circle to bit-part players – schoolfriends, girlfriends, managers, muses, support acts, advisors and exploiters. It's immensely entertaining – and revealing, even for obsessives like us. Look out for these in particular … … memories of his Mum taking him to see the Beatles in Wigan when he was three. … the Shakespearian supporting cast – “we know the Othellos and King Lears but there are a lot of Rosencrantz and Guildensterns” such as Marsha Albert, Melanie Coe, Pablo Fanque, Mr Mustard and the night with the poet Royston Ellis that inspired Polythene Pam. … villains of the piece who might have been misunderstood like the Maharishi and Allen Klein. … what Derek Taylor shouted at Peter Blake at the Q Awards. … the full extent of the Beatles' American merchandise catastrophe. … the “moving and spooky” sensation of standing on the spot in Woolton where John and Paul first met - and its repercussions. … the Sliding Doors moments and why no other band merits this kind of depth and detail. … the hoary redundant old saw about John v Paul – “guerilla genius v slick vaudevillian” and how Peter Jackson's Get Back made us all fall in love with them even harder and deeper than before..… the regrettable question he asked McCartney about Gerry & the Pacemakers. … the tragedy of Jimmie Nicol – “being a member of the Beatles, even briefly, was the nearest equivalent to going to the Moon”. … the impact of Paul's life with the Ashers on the band's intersections with art, theatre and poetry. … how the ‘Oldies But Goldies' album broke the band beyond the Iron Curtain. .. why Penny Lane is like a Play for Today. … and the greatest song the Beatles recorded. Order With A Little Help From Our Friends here: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/with-a-little-help-from-their-friends-the-beatles-changed-the-world-but-who-changed-theirs-stuart-maconie?variant=54870051815803Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart Maconie – broadcaster, prolific author – has a brilliant and original new perspective on the Beatles. His latest book With A Little Help From Their Friends identifies the 100 people who had the greatest impact on their story, from the inner circle to bit-part players – schoolfriends, girlfriends, managers, muses, support acts, advisors and exploiters. It's immensely entertaining – and revealing, even for obsessives like us. Look out for these in particular … … memories of his Mum taking him to see the Beatles in Wigan when he was three. … the Shakespearian supporting cast – “we know the Othellos and King Lears but there are a lot of Rosencrantz and Guildensterns” such as Marsha Albert, Melanie Coe, Pablo Fanque, Mr Mustard and the night with the poet Royston Ellis that inspired Polythene Pam. … villains of the piece who might have been misunderstood like the Maharishi and Allen Klein. … what Derek Taylor shouted at Peter Blake at the Q Awards. … the full extent of the Beatles' American merchandise catastrophe. … the “moving and spooky” sensation of standing on the spot in Woolton where John and Paul first met - and its repercussions. … the Sliding Doors moments and why no other band merits this kind of depth and detail. … the hoary redundant old saw about John v Paul – “guerilla genius v slick vaudevillian” and how Peter Jackson's Get Back made us all fall in love with them even harder and deeper than before..… the regrettable question he asked McCartney about Gerry & the Pacemakers. … the tragedy of Jimmie Nicol – “being a member of the Beatles, even briefly, was the nearest equivalent to going to the Moon”. … the impact of Paul's life with the Ashers on the band's intersections with art, theatre and poetry. … how the ‘Oldies But Goldies' album broke the band beyond the Iron Curtain. .. why Penny Lane is like a Play for Today. … and the greatest song the Beatles recorded. Order With A Little Help From Our Friends here: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/with-a-little-help-from-their-friends-the-beatles-changed-the-world-but-who-changed-theirs-stuart-maconie?variant=54870051815803Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month we turn the spotlight on drummer Jimmie Nicol.--------------------Links mentioned in this episode Jimmie NicolJimmy Nichol - wikipedia entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmie_Nicol The Parlogram series 30 minute mini documentary on Jimmie's story - https://youtu.be/onKRSu5C3EI?si=-f4n9Ejh2OcHKTgt Finding The Fourth Beatle by David Bedford and Garry Popper https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Fourth-Beatle-Drummers-Behind/dp/3732398420 The Beatle Who Vanished by Jim Berkenstadt. - https://www.amazon.com/Beatle-Who-Vanished-Beatles-Anniversary/dp/B0D3BD4GS3/ General Beatles BooksBefore They Were Beatles - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781413430561 Tune In - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9781101903292 The Beatles (biography) - https://bookshop.org/a/10029/9780316013314 Websites:Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter **************Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles Presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.comYou can also subscribe to the FREE monthly Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Don't forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on keyboard player Billy Preston**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC. 

This week on RITY... Our mini theme is The "I'ds" Of March... Plus, a hit song that was the end result of a Neil Young Impersonation... Who was Jimmie Nicol and how he inspired a popular Beatles song?... You've heard of Green Eggs and Ham, but would consider putting Vaseline on Toast?... Music from Joe South, Tommy Bolin, John Prine, Billy Strings, Phish, The Outsiders, and much more! For more info on the show, visit reelinwithryan.com

Jimmie Nicol was a well respected London session drummer living in relative anonymity until he got his lucky break. When Ringo Starr fell ill with tonsilitis in June 1964, The Beatles carried on with the first leg of their world tour, using Nicol as a temporary substitute. For 13 nights, Jimmie became the only person outside of John, Paul, George, and Ringo to really live as an honest-to-goodness Beatle during the height of Beatlemania - appearing in photos, at press conferences and as one of the four men standing on stage in front of thousands of screaming, adoring fans. Upon Ringo's return, Jimmie resumed his relatively quiet life...soon to retreat from the public eye altogether. What was his story? How was he chosen by The Beatles' camp? What did he do after experiencing the taste of fame? With no sightings for many years, is Jimmie Nicol even still alive?? These are the mysteries that our Third Lad, author, historian and Rock and Roll Detective Jim Berkenstadt seeks to unravel in his book The Beatle Who Vanished (https://thebeatlewhovanished.com). Jim has had a fascinating, multi-faceted career - from attorney to author to research and historical consultant for many music, film and TV projects for Apple Records and others. Jim shares stories of keeping it cool around Beatles (but not necessarily around Doors), jamming with a Beatle, and hearing Nirvana session tapes before they broke big. And, of course, we've got our Top 5 replacement or temporary band members. Yowsah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To invert a bit of Hamlet, it's a tale told by a master storyteller, full of drums and guitars, signifying a lot. In 1964, Jimmie Nicol was a Beatle for two weeks, and then… what happened? Jim Berkenstadt, a rock and roll detective, follows Jimmie's trail around the world. Jimmie's story is exciting, surprising, inspiring and perplexing. Dr. Clarke and Jim Berkenstadt discuss Jimmie Nicol's sixty-year odyssey and let you decide how it all turned out.

Na zijn kortstondige avontuur als Beatle denkt Jimmie Nicol dat de wereld voor hem open ligt. Maar het gaat al snel bergafwaarts met zijn carrière. Waar gaat het mis? Verder heeft Jan-Cees het allerlaatste interview met Jimmie opgespoord, opgenomen op een Nederlandse Beatles-dag in 1984. Wat heeft Jimmie te melden en waarom lijkt hij sindsdien van de aardbodem verdwenen? Wil je ons financieel ondersteunen? Word dan Vriend Van FabCast en luister naar exclusieve afleveringen die je alleen als donateur kunt beluisteren! Kijk op petjeaf.com/fab4cast voor de mogelijkheden. We zouden je heel dankbaar zijn voor je steun.

Send us a textWe're sitting down with the Rock and roll Detective Jim Berkenstadt to discuss his book "The Beatle Who Vanished", about the life of Jimmie Nicol, the drummer that replaced Ringo Starr at the very last moment before The Beatles set out on their first European/Australian tour. Jim's extensive research unearths the mystery behind this enigmatic figure.Buy The Beatle Who Vanished on AmazonCheck out Jim's other projects on RockandRollDetective.comSupport the showFollow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!

Jimmie Nicol kennen we natuurlijk als de vervanger van de zieke Ringo tijdens de wereldtoernee van The Beatles in 1964, waarbij ook Nederland werd aangedaan. Maar wie was die Jimmie nou eigenlijk, hoe werd hij de vervanger van Ringo en wat deed al die plotselinge roem met hem? Luister naar het eerste deel van ons tweeluik over de man die tien dagen een Beatle was… en zijn leven voorgoed zag veranderen. Wil je ons financieel ondersteunen? Word dan Vriend Van FabCast en luister naar exclusieve afleveringen die je alleen als donateur kunt beluisteren! Kijk op https://petjeaf.com/fab4cast voor de mogelijkheden. We zouden je heel dankbaar zijn voor je steun.

On this special episode hosts Peter & Jessica Mattice speak with author Jim Berkenstadt who wrote the book 'The Beatle Who Vanished' about drummer Jimmie Nicol.

For 13 days he was a Beatles. He actually saved the Beatles first world tour. He was 24 years old.  And then he was gone. And most people don't even know his name.How is it possible that drummer Jimmie Nicol could simply vanish after playing with the Beatles? The new book "The Beatle Who Vanished" finally solves the mystery of what happened to Nicol.This episode also includes the latest insight into new projects from Joni Mitchell, Steven Van Zant, Stax Records, The Stone Pony and more. Support the Show.email Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

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June 1964. The Beatles are off to the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. when Ringo collapses. What happens next? Jim Berkenstadt joins your toppermost crew to discuss Jimmie Nicol, The Bossa Nova and a little bit of ska. In addition to the feature, we start to cover the British charts. Why "start?" Because we simply cannot stop talking about PJ Proby, so June will pass over to four separate sides! #MadeonZencastr.

Glass Onions, baby! It's the UBP's third annual (note the TWO "n"'s and a "u", you grotty kids) Beatles March Madness! This week, we begin the Journey (#whenthelightsgodowninthecitay) to naming the official, Apple/Calderstone/Odeon/Ring'o Records 7th Beatle! This year, for what feels like the very first time, the field is all musicians; and Tony, T.J., and our very own Tim Donaghy, Producer Casey, have some tough life decisions to make! Among them:

La fama es fugaz, pero esto ya fue una exageración. Conoce la historia de Jimmie Nicol, quien por 13 días fue parte de la banda más famosa del mundo y luego se vio envuelto en la ruina.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/flashblackep1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They did it live! The Untitled Beatles Podcast recorded their first-ever live show at The Fest For Beatles Fans in Rosemont, IL; proud home of a Caddyshack restaurant and a surprisingly large mafia influence. It marked Tony's second consecutive Fest, and T.J.'s first since 2010. What kind of Beatles madness would the Gab Two create in front of an unsuspecting, live audience, as they break down a handful of their favorite live Beatles performances? Sadly, Producer Casey accepted a can't miss opportunity engineering (only! NO PRODUCING ALLOWED, “ENGINEER CASEY”) the Titled Bee Gees podcast and had to miss the fun. But when Producer Casey's away, will the boys go astray (#1980sSitcomPromo) as they also discuss:

If there's one thing we know about our beloved Fabs, it's that they all liked to get a little on the side. Know what we're sayin', guy/lady/however you identify, any of which is cool with us? Well get yer minds out of the gutter! Because in this episode we take a look at some of our very favorite moments with The Beatles as Sidemen, and their notable appearances on other people's records. Some collabs (hawt pic, DM us!) make perfect sense, while some are completely random and hilarious. And, If you're Basketball Howard Jonesin' for more, don't try to live your life in one day! We do find the time to wonder:  

EPISODE #912 THE BEATLE WHO VANISHED Richard welcomes a Rock historian who details the first historical account of Jimmie Nicol, an unknown drummer whose journey from humble beginnings to saving The Beatles' first world tour was only one part of his legend. Though his 13 days of fame made headlines, the true mystery of Nicol's story is riddled with blacklisting, betrayal, drugs, divorce, bankruptcy and an eventual disappearance that led many to question whether he is dead or alive. GUEST: Jim Berkenstadt, aka, The"Rock And Roll Detective,"has spent a lifetime researching, writing, and consulting in pop music history. His books on the unreleased recordings of The Beatles ("Black Market Beatles") and the making of Nirvana's seminal album, Nevermind are critically acclaimed. Berkenstadt has served as a consultant to The Beatles (Apple Corps Ltd.), George Harrison, The Traveling Wilburys, the band Garbage, and many International Record Labels. He is currently the co-star of two pop culture TV series on the Reelz Channel: Celebrity Legacies and Celebrity Damage Control. As founder of Rock And Roll Detective, Berkenstadt's firm offers a number of specialized and confidential services to music artists, record labels, music download sites, TV and film productions, auction houses, and museums. WEBSITES: https://rockandrolldetective.com https://www.musicmysterybook.com BOOKS: Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed The Beatle Who Vanished Nevermind: Nirvana SUPPORT MY SPONSORS FACTOR Fresh, Ready-Made Meals Delivered to Your Door America's #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit Head to https://Factormeals.com/rssp50 and use code rssp50 to get 50% off.  COPY MY CRYPTO https://copymycrypto.com/richard Discover how over 2,800 people - many of who know nothing about crypto or how to invest - are building rapid wealth the cabal can never steal. "You don't need to know a thing about cryptocurrency if you copy someone who does." Gain Access for just $1 https://copymycrypto.com/richard BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

Things in the crosshairs this week include … … why it took 34 years to get De La Soul on a streaming service. … Radio 2's ham-fisted handling of the departure of Ken Bruce – and are R2 and Greatest Hits Radio two bald men fighting over a comb if music radio seems doomed to die? … the new fun-sized Axl Rose. … U2's stand-in drummer Bram van den Berg is like “Jimmie Nicol on stilts”. … the BBC and Glastonbury re John Peel: never name anything after a celebrity! ... “Jackson Browne would never have been anything without David Lindley”. … what made the Spice Girls successful? … Steely Dan's Aja, Joni Mitchell's Paprika Plains and other places to hear Wayne Shorter's divine embroideries.   … comedy skits on records. … plus David Lindley's effortless fashion statements – “Jackson Browne could emerge from a plane crash looking like Cary Grant but Lindley could have had stylists working round the clock for three days and still looked like an unmade bed”.Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon to receive every future Word Podcast early and ad-free!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things in the crosshairs this week include … … why it took 34 years to get De La Soul on a streaming service. … Radio 2's ham-fisted handling of the departure of Ken Bruce – and are R2 and Greatest Hits Radio two bald men fighting over a comb if music radio seems doomed to die? … the new fun-sized Axl Rose. … U2's stand-in drummer Bram van den Berg is like “Jimmie Nicol on stilts”. … the BBC and Glastonbury re John Peel: never name anything after a celebrity! ... “Jackson Browne would never have been anything without David Lindley”. … what made the Spice Girls successful? … Steely Dan's Aja, Joni Mitchell's Paprika Plains and other places to hear Wayne Shorter's divine embroideries.   … comedy skits on records. … plus David Lindley's effortless fashion statements – “Jackson Browne could emerge from a plane crash looking like Cary Grant but Lindley could have had stylists working round the clock for three days and still looked like an unmade bed”.Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon to receive every future Word Podcast early and ad-free!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things in the crosshairs this week include … … why it took 34 years to get De La Soul on a streaming service. … Radio 2's ham-fisted handling of the departure of Ken Bruce – and are R2 and Greatest Hits Radio two bald men fighting over a comb if music radio seems doomed to die? … the new fun-sized Axl Rose. … U2's stand-in drummer Bram van den Berg is like “Jimmie Nicol on stilts”. … the BBC and Glastonbury re John Peel: never name anything after a celebrity! ... “Jackson Browne would never have been anything without David Lindley”. … what made the Spice Girls successful? … Steely Dan's Aja, Joni Mitchell's Paprika Plains and other places to hear Wayne Shorter's divine embroideries.   … comedy skits on records. … plus David Lindley's effortless fashion statements – “Jackson Browne could emerge from a plane crash looking like Cary Grant but Lindley could have had stylists working round the clock for three days and still looked like an unmade bed”.Subscribe to Word In Your Ear on Patreon to receive every future Word Podcast early and ad-free!: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's obvious that The Beatles first love was music. But their fabbest love was for the American sport of baseball, with its electrifying foul balls, nail-biting bunts, and contemplative rain delays. And that's why this week, T.J. and Tony have each compiled a major league set of fab tunes to compete against one another in this All-Star Beatle Batting Order Midsommer Classic. This Week in Untitled Beatles Baseball:  

HOW COULD DRUMMER JIMMIE NICOL SIMPLY VANISH AFTER PLAYING WITH THE BEATLES IN 1964? “The Beatle Who Vanished” is the first historical account of Jimmie Nicol, an unknown drummer whose journey from humble beginnings to saving The Beatles' first world tour was only one part of his legend. Though his 13 days of fame made headlines, the true mystery of Nicol's story is riddled with blacklisting, betrayal, drugs, divorce, bankruptcy and an eventual disappearance that led many to question whether he is dead or alive. Berkenstadt uncovers the incredible details of a Beatles story never before revealed: * Draws on new documentary evidence * Interviews with The Beatles, Nicol and eyewitnesses * Inner circle tour accounts of Nicol and The Beatles * Uncovers the secrets behind his post-Beatles career and disappearance * Over 100 rare archival photographs and memorabilia illustrations * Features a Foreword by Former Beatles Bass Player, Chas Newby“The Beatle Who Vanished” is an Amazon Bestseller and is being made into a major motion picture. Find out from Jim the latest on that motion picture plus Jim shares a story of a recent encounter with Jimmy Nicol that you won't find in the book. You'll want to hear this one!Jim Berkenstadt is a bestselling author, producer, music historian and consultant who has documented the history of several rock and roll musicians. He is founder of the firm Rock And Roll Detective, LLC, which provides content and consulting services to the entertainment industry. He recently was credited for his work on The Beatles new Disney+ documentary, “Get Back”.Berkenstadt's newest book, “Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed”, uncovers and solves Rock And Roll's greatest myths, mysteries, conspiracies and hoaxes. He's co-authored “Black Market Beatles: The Story Behind The Lost Recordings”; “Nevermind Nirvana”; “Goldmine The Beatles Digest”; and edited “John, Paul & Me: Before The Beatles”.Berkenstadt has lent his talent to TV and film productions as well. He has served as the historical consultant on several high-profile projects including: Martin Scorsese's Emmy Award winning documentary, “George Harrison: Living In The Material World”; “The Beatles Help! DVD”; “The Traveling Wilburys” box set” DVD; “George Harrison Dark Horse Years” box set DVD documentary; “The Beatles First US Visit” DVD website; “VH1 Behind The Music” and “Dick Clark's Teen Idol Special” (ABC). He also appears as an expert on two REELZ documentary series.In the record industry, Berkenstadt has been active in producing, research, and liner note writing. His credits include: Traveling Wilburys - The Traveling Wilburys box set (2004); George Harrison - The Dark Horse Years box set (2004); George Harrison - All Things Must Pass reissue CD box (2021); Garbage - Version 2.0, Bleed like Me, Absolute Garbage (1998-2007); Live At The Edgewater: Tex Beneke, Stan Kenton & Ralph Flanagan (2000 - Producer); and Live At The Edgewater: Jimmy Dorsey & Woody Herman (1998 - Producer).Purchase a copy of “The Beatle Who Vanished” through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beatle-Who-Vanished-Jim-Berkenstadt/dp/0985667702/refListen to a playlist of the music discussed in this episode: LINK HERE- Jim Berkenstadt Links -Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed www.musicmysterybook.comwww.thebeatlewhovanished.comwww.rockandrolldetective.comBlog: http://rocknrolldetective.blogspot.com/Twitter: @RockDetectiveImdb.com: imdb.com/name/nm2844636/The Booked On Rock Website: www.bookedonrock.comFollow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/bookedonrockpodcastTWITTER: https://twitter.com/bookedonrockINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/bookedonrockpodcast/?hl=enSupport Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore here: www.indiebound.org/indie-store-finderContact The Booked On Rock Podcast:thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.comThe Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” & “Nasty” by Crowander (www.crowander.com)

Madison authors, topics, book events and publishers.Stu Levitan welcomes back to the program the Rock and Roll Detective himself, Madison's own Jim Berkenstadt, to talk about his latest book Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed.Who really discovered Elvis Presley? What role did the CIA play in the gun attack on Bob Marley and his eventual death from cancer? How seriously did the FBI take its investigation into whether the lyrics to Louie, Louie were dirty? Did the Beach Boys steal a song from Charles Manson? Did Bob Dylan really record an album with members of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones?These are just some of the controversies and conspiracy theories Jim Berkenstadt investigates as only he can, before providing definitive answers. It's a book he is uniquely qualified to write.He is, after all, the Rock and Roll Detective, LLC, specializing in uncovering the lost histories and solving the mysteries of pop music. And because musicians know and trust him, he has great access to the people who were there when the deals went down. The book is filled with revealing interviews with such legendary musicians as Elvis's late great guitarist Scotty Moore, drummers Hal Blaine and Jim Keltner, producer Glyn Johns, and my old cab driving colleague Butch Vig, who also wrote the forward, and more. And not just musicians – this may be the only book which features interviews with Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner, disgraced Col. Oliver North, a sitting federal judge, and even a former CIA agent.Jim is especially authoritative about the Beatles, serving as historical consultant for Martin Scorcese's HBO Emmy-wining film, George Harrison: Living in the Material World, as well as to the estate of George Harrison and the Beatles' Apple Corps. Itself. Sharp-eyed viewers will have spotted his name among those thanked in the credits to Peter Jackson's majestic new 8-hour film about the recording of the Beatles' Let It Be album, Get Back.In addition to the new book tour, Jim is currently serving as co-executive producer and script consultant on the feature film adaptation of his book The Beatle Who Vanished, about the drummer Jimmie Nicol, who at the height of Beatlemania in 1964 filled in for a fortnight when Ringo Starr was felled by tonsilitis just before a world tour. That best-seller has been included in the Library and Archives of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as have his earlier books Black Market Beatles and Classic Rock Albums: Nirvana-Neverrmind,. He was also a featured expert for several seasons on the Reelz Channel TV series Celebrity Legacies and Celebrity Damage Control.He lives north side with his wife, Holly Cremer Berkenstadt.Jim was with us last fall to discuss The Beatle Who Vanished, and it is a pleasure to welcome him back to MBB.

Have you ever dreamt of getting the call up to join the biggest band in the world? Well for Jimmie Nicol, this dream became a reality in 1964! Comedian Cameron James joins us to tell the story!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/Submit-a-Topic Come to our live podcasts in April: https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIVSee Cam's show: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/electric-dreamsSee our quiz show live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/the-quiz-showSee Matt and Alasdair at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/honk-honk-hubba-hubba-ring-a-ding-ding Check out our AACTA nominated web series: http://bit.ly/DGOWebSeries​ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beave & Len deconstruct the Peter Jackson masterpiece "The Beatles: Get Back" and give you their favorite moments from this 8-hour magnum opus. Listen as Beave and Len THROW DOWN over toast and tea! Hear Beave defend George Harrison TO THE DEATH, while Len sniffs! Chuckle at Paul's semi-threats to bring Eric Clapton and Jimmie Nicol into the band! Marvel at Len's denigration of George's Hare Krishna friend in the corner! Applaud as Beave and Len extol Ringo Starr......AND Yoko!! Tune in now!!

For the fifth year, Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series and Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Series host their lively "Best Beatles Books of 2021" show. (Number) Nine distinguished Beatles experts from all over the world discuss their new Beatles books and give you the inside track on getting these books and how to follow the authors on social media. You'll hear from Dr. Kenneth Womack of John Lennon 1980 and Solid State: The Story of Abbey Road and the End of The Beatles, Janice Mitchell of My Ticket To Ride, Bruce Spizer of The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine, Debbie Greenberg of Cavern Club: The Inside Story, John Borack of The Beatles 100, Olivia Savvas and Michael X. Savvas, One Dream Ago: The Beatles' South Australian Connections, Leslie Cavendish of The Cutting Edge: The Story of The Beatles' Hairdresser Who Defined an Era, David Stark of It's All Too Much, and last, (but FAR from least) Jim Berkenstadt whose best-seller The Beatle Who Vanished (the story of Jimmie Nicol) is being made into a full-length feature film...and whose new book Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed is destined to be a sure hit! Meet each of these noted authors and get the quick scoop on their excellent books for your holiday shopping! Shine on and Happy Holidays!

As the world eagerly awaits Peter Jackson's documentary about the Beatles last public performance, Stu Levitan welcomes Jim Berkenstadt, author of The Beatle Who Vanished, to discuss a fascinating story about performances near the beginning of their career.In the spring and summer of 1964, the Beatles ruled pop music like no one before or since. In April, they held the top five spots on the Billboard Hot 100, with another 7 singles also on the list. In late May, even the rerelease of their debut single from 1962, Love Me Do, had gone to number one.They'd conquered Great Britain and America. Now they're about to take over the world, with a month-long tour of Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The tour is set to start June 4.But Manager Brian Epstein does not let them relax on the third, scheduling a photo shoot for the Saturday Evening Post in the morning, and recording sessions in the afternoon and evening. But they never get to the EMI studios, because drummer Ringo Starr collapses during the photo session and is whisked away to hospital with a diagnosis of tonsillitis and pharyngitis.Soon, Beatles producer George Martin is calling a London drummer named Jimmie Nicol to invite him to an audition that afternoon. He passes the audition, and from June 4 to June 13, Jimmie Nicol is a Beatle. It was, he later said, “the best thing to happen to me. The worst thing to happen to me.”The strange saga of Jimmie Nicol – why he was the one who got the call, what those ten days were like, and how they affected the rest of his life – is the business that occupies Jim Berkenstadt in this definitive account of one of the great and mysterious footnotes in modern pop.No one is more qualified to investigate and recount the story of Jimmie Nicol than Jim Berkenstadt. He's not only the Rock and Roll Detective, specializing in uncovering the lost histories and mysteries of pop music. He's also an international authority on the Beatles, and has been a credited consultant on several projects by the Fab Four and the Estate of George Harrison. He has co-authored or edited four other books, three on the Beatles and one on the band Nirvana. His new book, Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed, is coming in March from Genius Book Publishing. He lives north side with his wife, Holly Cremer Berkenstadt.

In early 1964, on the eve of The Beatles' first international tour, Ringo Starr fell ill. To avoid cancelling the shows at the height of Beatlemania, they hired Jimmie Nicol as a temporary replacement. The stand-in drummer serves as a case study in what happens to a human psyche when propelled from relative obscurity to worldwide fame (and back again…) all in the span of a few months. For relevant photos and access to more episodes: patreon.com/historiumMusic:It Was a Town by Brocker WayMr. Rogers Day by Jonathan KirksceySchool Day by Chuck BerryRave On by Buddy HollyLast Days of Disco by Yo La TengoYea Yea by Vince EagerTwenty Flight Rock by Colin Hicks & His Cabin BoysDrum Diddley by The SpotnicksBuzz, Buzz, Buzz by Vince EagerSummertime Blues by Eddie CochranI Saw Her Standing There by The Silver BeatlesNight Train by The ShubdubsPracticing by Justin HurwitzDismissed by Justin HurwitzDo What You Are Doing by Dexter BritainI Want To Hold Your Hand by The BeatlesThe Horse by Cliff Nobles & Co.A Hard Day's Night by The BeatlesCan't Buy Me Love by The BeatlesLove Me Do by The BeatlesFrances & Her Friends by Francis FayeLong Tall Sally by The BeatlesHumpty Dumpty by The ShubdubsOn the Green Tape by MusetteLast Date by The SpotnicksThree King Fishers by Gabor SzaboGetting Better by The BeatlesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/historium)

Yes, there was GOOD in 2020...especially in The Beatles World! Hosts Jude Southerland Kessler of The John Lennon Series and Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series selected six of the most outstanding Beatles-inspired media of 2020 and sat down to chat with the creators. You'll hear from noted author (Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of The Beatles, Maximum Volume: The Life of Beatles Producer, George Martin, and many others), Dr. Ken Womack, talking about his brilliant new book John Lennon 1980. Then, author and filmmaker, Jim Berkenstadt, fills us in on the new film that's being made from his best-seller, The Beatle Who Vanished on the life of drummer Jimmie Nicol. Nicole drummed for The Beatles in June of 1964 when Ringo was ill. The story is exciting! Then, Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame lead guitarist for The Cars, Elliot Easton, joins Jude and Lanea to talk about his super-group, The Empty Hearts. The blockbuster band has just released The Empty Hearts Second Album, with Ringo Starr on drums during one number! You'll love this! Next up, Sirius XM's Tom Frangione announces his brand new Channel 18 (The Beatles Channel) weekly radio program, "Way Beyond Compare" that breaks down rare and unheard Beatles songs. And distinguished author, Bruce Spizer, who has published 13 books on The Beatles shares the scoop from his latest Beatles Album Series, The Beatles Finally Let It Be. Bruce has always been a best-seller with works such at The Beatles are Coming! and The Beatles for Sale on Parlophone Records. This new book is no exception! And last but not least, author Andrew Grant Jackson drops by to talk about The Beatles solo careers in his hot new book, 1973: Music at the Crossroads. He also covers the work of The Stones, The Who, Aerosmith, and many more! There's so much to enjoy on this "Best of 2020" episode of "She Said She Said."

I'm joined by Jim Berkenstadt, author of 'The Beatle Who Vanished' - the fascinating story of Jimmie Nicol, the drummer who replaced Ringo for the first part of The Beatles 1964 World Tour.After his 13 days as Beatle - what happened to Jimmie? Jim's book tells this often surprising and always mysterious tale in his gripping book.Jim's book can be ordered from his website at  https://rockandrolldetective.com/books/the-beatle-who-vanished/

Er lebte DEN Traum, den Millionen Anfang der Sechziger Jahre und wohl auch heute noch träumen. Einmal ein Beatle sein - mit allem, was dazu gehört. Ruhm, Pressetermine, Konzerte, jubelnde Fans und - natürlich - schmachtende und zu allem bereite Groupies. Für Jimmie Nicol ging dieser Traum am 3.6. 1964 tatsächlich in Erfüllung. Elf Tage lang durfte er einer der Beatles sein. Kein fünftes Rad am Wagen, kein zusätzlicher Sessionmusiker - sondern für diese kurze Zeitspanne von nicht ganz zwei Wochen wirklich einer der vier - auf der Bühne und daneben. Jimmie Nicol durfte den erkrankten Ringo acht Konzerte lang auf einer Tour vertreten, die die Beatles u.a. bis nach Australien führte, Nicols Horizont erweiterte, ehe er dann trotz großer Pläne wieder in der Versenkung verschwand.  Malte Asmus erzählt euch die Geschichte eines kurzzeitigen vierten Beatles, der mittlerweile wohl komplett vergessen wäre, gäbe es da nicht Jim Berkenstadt, den Autor diverser Musikbücher, der ein Buch mit dem Titel “Jimmie Nicol: The Beatle who vanished” veröffentlichte.  

Kit O'Toole returns for part two of our look at "The Beatles Anthology" as it aired on ABC November 19, 1995.     Leading in to the world premiere of "Free as a Bird", the public heard the Beatles (+ George Martin, Derek Taylor and Neil Aspinall) tell their own story.    This week, we join the story as Brian Epstein enters, and follow it through Jimmie Nicol and the 1964 tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Beatles fans know about the Washington Coliseum Show (1964), Shea Stadium (1965) and Budokan (1966), but there are plenty of other live shows with either soundboard audio, professionally shot video or both.    This week, I look at some of those shows - from Liverpool to Paris and the Circus Krone in Germany.   Touring may have frequently been a drag for the Fabs, but given the appropriate opporunity, they were still quite capable of tapping into their energy and love of live performance.

We celebrate Halloween with another dive into a mysterious Beatles story: the life, whereabouts and (maybe?) death of Jimmie Nicol, the drummer who was briefly a Beatle while subbing in for Ringo on the '64 tour. Our guest is Jim Berkenstadt, aka the Rock and Roll Detective, whose book, The Beatle Who Vanished, fleshes out this fascinating story. Plus, Beatle banter about the recent Paul McCartney Colbert show appearance, and our obsessions of the week.

Should I Even Start a Podcast? Yes, and here is why. Americans spend over 60 billion dollars a year on diet books. Now you might say that is why people write books because people buy books - because each year more and more people are getting fat. How many people move to Los Angelas to become an actor or actress or to Nashville to be Musicians. You have your talent. You have your goals. You have your unique insights and they aren't going to help or entertain anyone sitting on your computer. I'll Never Be Good As.... I've spoken about impostor syndrome in the past. Today I'm going to talk a bit about Tom Brady who some consider being the best Quarterback of all time in American football. Tom Brady decided to pursue football in college (he was good in multiple sports, but LOVED football). He went to Michigan in 1999. He didn't look at the top quarterbacks in 1999 and say, "I'll never be as good as Bret Farve, Troy Aikman, or Steve Young. Instead, he pursued football and used those quarterbacks as inspiration. You may not be as good as someone, you may actually be better - because you can learn from their history. When Your Podcast Is Stuck Today we are going to talk about getting your show unstuck. Here is a typical podcast that I run into on a regular basis. Maybe this sounds like you: Podcasting for five months Averaging about 54 downloads per episode Looking to grow your audience (we all area) Looking to make some money with your podcast It's hard to monetize a show with 50 downloads per episode. Many people don't realize that you're lucky if you get 5% of your audience to take action. That means three people will take action (if we round up). Finding Motivation to Keep Going You started your podcast cause you love your subject, and you want to talk about your subject, podcasting sounded fun, and you jumped in. Scenario: You and your cousin love to talk about your favorite TV show. You start a weekly podcast and you talk about your favorite TV show. Conclusion: This podcast is successful. You wanted to talk to your cousin about your favorite TV show with your cousin and you are. Now you want to earn some income. You changed your why. Try this: Go to an episode from three months ago and measure how many downloads you got in the first week. Then measure how many downloads you received from one of your latest episodes. I did this for someone at Libsyn and his numbers were up 20%. You Changed Your Why Now you are stuck with a podcast about a TV show that is trying to make money. I said in my previous episode about making money with your podcast that the #1 BEST way to make money with your podcast is to have a product to sell your audience. You don't have one of those. The second best way is through affiliate marketing. Aside from DVD's of the show, there may not be a ton of products related to the show that you can promote and earn a commission on the sale. This leads you to crowdfunding with a  tool like Patreon. Patreon says you might get 5% (that's three people in your case) and the average donation is $7 so you might end up with $21 for the month. That should pay your monthly media hosting bill. At least your not losing money to enjoy your hobby. If you move to a platform that offers dynamic ad insertion (where you earn .0017 cents per download) you would earn an extra thirty four cents per month. Did You Make a Mistake? Some might say you didn't plan enough. You didn't think through your podcast enough, and I'm not sure you agree with that. You started your podcast and I run into people on a regular basis who have been planning their podcast for YEARS. The six quarterbacks drafted before Brady combined to start 191 games and throw 246 touchdowns. Brady has won 201 games in his career — including four Super Bowls — and thrown 450 touchdowns ... and counting. The Beatles were formed in 1960 (Harrison, Lennon, McCartney have been together since 1958). In 1962 they got a manager to make them a bit more professional, and a music producer to help shape their sound. They didn't have their famed appearance on the Ed Sullivan TV show until 1964. That means it took four to six years of practicing their craft, going through some lineup changes (Pete Best, Stuart Sutcliffe, Norman Chapman, Tommy Moore, and Jimmie Nicol). They were a bit like the band Spinal Tap when it came to drummers. Keep in mind that not everyone liked the Beatles Decca Records rejected the band with the comment "Guitar groups are on the way out, Mr. Epstein." So it's OK if not everyone likes you. Who and Why? I've talked about knowing who your audience is a lot of this website, as well as knowing your why. These are the two most important questions you need to answer. If someone had said I want to start a podcast about a TV show and I want to earn a living from it in five months I would've told them to not even bother. If they had told me five years, I would explain to that you need to come up with multiple streams of income. I would also point out, that it is 100% OK to do a podcast as a hobby and enjoy yourself. What Do One of a Kind People Do? Tom Brady is a quarterback in the NFL. For my friends across the pond, forgive me as I say "Football." He is playing his 20th season this year. Brady has played in nine Super Bowls, winning six of them, the most of any player in NFL history. Due to his numerous accomplishments, records, and accolades, he is considered by many sports analysts to be the greatest quarterback of all time. When you take the phrase Greatest Of All Time you get GOAT. I did a deep dive into Brady (shout out to Monica Rivera for turning me on to Tom vs Time on Facebook). I was not surprised that a ton of his success is his attitude. What Podcasters Can Learn From Tom Brady He started as a child attending football camps. He has a genuine, insatiable love of the game of Football. In high school, Brady was not good enough to start on the 0–8 JV team, which had not scored a touchdown all year. He created highlight tapes and sent them to schools he considered attending. This led to strong interest from many football programs around the nation. He joins the Michigan football team as their seventh quarterback. He had over 100 practices his first year not to mention the hundreds of hours of meetings to prepare him to play. He was a backup for two years. When he finally got to play in a game his pass was a 45-yard interception resulting in the other team getting a touchdown. He wasn't sure if the coach would ever put him in again. At one point, Brady hired a sports psychologist to help him cope with frustration and anxiety and even considered transferring to California. He worked closely with assistant athletic director Greg Harden, who met with Brady every week to build his confidence and to maximize his performance on the field. This aided Tom in believing in himself. In his first year at Michigan, he played one game with a rating of 63.7. He sought guidance on a weekly basis The next three years his rating was 137, 133, 138. Brady was selected by the New England Patriots with the 199th overall pick in the sixth round of 2000 NFL Draft Tom Brady realizes that there are many people that want his job, so he works year-round on his game. He realizes he is in a "What have you done for me? business."In investments, there is a line that states "Past performance does not guarantee future results. " He earns his position every day. He cares deeply and has stated that losing super bowls is something he never forgets. He LOVES the game. Why else with someone with an estimated $180 million dollar net worth be putting his body on the line. He understands how to set priorities. He will say, My family is number one, and football is "One A." When its football time, he is all football. When it's family time, he is all in on his family. He has evolved over the years and hires coaches and experts to help out. He is looking for any kind of improvement, even if it's only a one percent improvement. The six quarterbacks drafted before Brady combined to start 191 games and throw 246 touchdowns. Brady has won 201 games in his career — including four Super Bowls — and thrown 450 touchdowns ... and counting. Another saying from Brady is staying hungry- stay humble. He often gives back to the community. Getting Your Podcast Unstuck Tom Brady LOVES to evaluate his performance. He is looking for ANY way to improve his performance. You should do the same. I talked about evaluating your own show in the past. Go back to some old episodes and listen with fresh ears. I recently went back through some old email sequences and found some HORRIBLE mistakes. Go listen to your show with fresh ears. Poll your audience. I just got a poll from the show Chapo House who is making $141,042 PER MONTH and their poll amounted to "What are we doing right, and what do you wish we would do less of." Do you have the courage to send out that survey? If you're struggling with finding topics, then take some time and search for new blogs, youtube channels, podcasts, and other sources of information that you might want to comment on. Take action to DO things that you can talk about first hand. Go to where your audience is and make friends and start relationships with people Make sure your show is everywhere. I'll be talking about this on DC Podfest. I am saddened when someone signs up for the Podcast Review Show or Podcast Rodeo and I ask for a link to your show and they send a link to their episode in Apple. What if I was on android like 80% of people in Europe? Start a Facebook group, or join a Facebook group around your topic. This may feed you with ideas, or introduce you to people you may want to interview. What If I Change Direction? If you change direction (and first, yes you can) you need to have the stomach for it. Why? Because not everyone is going to like your new direction and leave. Are you OK with that? You need to be because you need to realize that anyone who leaves is not your target audience. Then you need to realize that it is a bit like starting over, and it may take some time to get the attention of your target audience and get them to talk about you. Take A Long Hard Look in the Mirror It may be that you've run out of gas about your topic. Maybe you've said all you need to say. Very popular shows like Game of Thrones, Seinfeld, Cheers, all came to an end, and eventually, all podcats will come to an end (unless you hand it off to a new host). Work With Me Join the School of Podcasting or let me be your podcast mentor

In this fast-paced episode, Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series and Jude Southerland Kessler of The John Lennon Series sit down with the Rock'n'Roll Detective, Jim Berkenstadt to talk about his best-seller, The Beatle Who Vanished: The Life of Jimmie Nicol. Nicol sat in for Ringo for 13 days on The Beatles' 1964 World Tour, and prior to Berkenstadt's book, very, very little had been written about this charismatic performer who coined the phrase, "Getting better all the time." Berkenstadt reveals that his biography of Nicol is being made into a motion picture for which he is the screen writer and executive producer.  In addition, Berkenstadt talks about his upcoming role as Featured Author for Beatles at the Ridge, in a 2-day Beatles Symposium and festival in Walnut Ridge, AR, to take place on Sept. 20-21. Berkenstadt will be speaking on Friday night, Sept. 20, about major pieces of Beatles memorabilia, and in this episode he talks about scams that are prevalent in The Beatles World  involving "rare collectibles" .  Jim also shares wonderful memories of the time he spent with Olivia and Dhani Harrison when he served as the official historian for Martin Scorsese's film, "George Harrison: Living in the Material World." He'll be showing that film at Beatles at the Ridge on Saturday, 21 September, and answering questions about the film for Ridge viewers. Finally, Jim is joined by the official Emcee for Beatles at the Ridge, Susan Ryan, host of Fab 4 NYC Walking Tours which takes Beatles fans all over Manhattan, sleuthing out the places where The Beatles performed, lived, and enjoyed the city. Susan introduces the other authors and artists who will participate in the Ridge including Rande Kessler, Terry Crain, Sara Schmidt, Terri Whitney, Patti Gallo-Stenman, Cameron Hicks, Lanea Stagg, Jude Southerland Kessler and Featured Artist, Ken Orth. She also reminds people that on Friday night, 20 Sept.,  Beatles at the Ridge will be hosting the official Book Launch Party for Bruce Spizer's new book, The Beatles Get Back to Abbey Road.  This episode is jam-packed with great info, good laughs, and lots of Beatles fab fun!!!  

In this fast-paced episode, Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series and Jude Southerland Kessler of The John Lennon Series sit down with the Rock'n'Roll Detective, Jim Berkenstadt to talk about his best-seller, The Beatle Who Vanished: The Life of Jimmie Nicol. Nicol sat in for Ringo for 13 days on The Beatles' 1964 World Tour, and prior to Berkenstadt's book, very, very little had been written about this charismatic performer who coined the phrase, "Getting better all the time." Berkenstadt reveals that his biography of Nicol is being made into a motion picture for which he is the screen writer and executive producer. In addition, Berkenstadt talks about his upcoming role as Featured Author for Beatles at the Ridge, in a 2-day Beatles Symposium and festival in Walnut Ridge, AR, to take place on Sept. 20-21. Berkenstadt will be speaking on Friday night, Sept. 20, about major pieces of Beatles memorabilia, and in this episode he talks about scams that are prevalent in The Beatles World involving "rare collectibles" . Jim also shares wonderful memories of the time he spent with Olivia and Dhani Harrison when he served as the official historian for Martin Scorsese's film, "George Harrison: Living in the Material World." He'll be showing that film at Beatles at the Ridge on Saturday, 21 September, and answering questions about the film for Ridge viewers.Finally, Jim is joined by the official Emcee for Beatles at the Ridge, Susan Ryan, host of Fab 4 NYC Walking Tours which takes Beatles fans all over Manhattan, sleuthing out the places where The Beatles performed, lived, and enjoyed the city. Susan introduces the other authors and artists who will participate in the Ridge including Rande Kessler, Terry Crain, Sara Schmidt, Terri Whitney, Patti Gallo-Stenman, Cameron Hicks, Lanea Stagg, Jude Southerland Kessler and Featured Artist, Ken Orth. She also reminds people that on Friday night, 20 Sept., Beatles at the Ridge will be hosting the official Book Launch Party for Bruce Spizer's new book, The Beatles Get Back to Abbey Road. This episode is jam-packed with great info, good laughs, and lots of Beatles fab fun!!!

Octa Gencarelli y otra historia no tan conocida en Metrópolis. Ésta vez, la historia de Jimmie Nicol, el Beatle de 13 días.

David Stanoch is a drummer and educator based in Minneapolis, MN. A student of masters Elliot Fine, Alan Dawson, Max Roach, Jeff Hamilton, Chad Wackerman, he has built an eclectic musical reputation performing with artists from the worlds of jazz, rock, R&B, Broadway, motion picture and television including the Airmen of Note, Jackson Browne, Hiram Bullock, Charo, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Richard Davis, Herb Ellis, Robert Goulet, Colonel Bruce Hampton, Scott Henderson, Freedy Johnston, Shirley Jones, Stanley Jordan, Shari Lewis, Jack McDuff, the Minnesota Orchestra, Keb’ Mo, New Kids On The Block, Bernard Purdie, Bonnie Raitt, Walfredo de Los Reyes, Don Rickles, Joan Rivers, Danny Seraphine, Doc Severinsen, Ed Shaughnessy, Martin Short, Ben Sidran, Jab’o Starks, Clyde Stubblefield, Butch Vig, Fred Wesley, and The Supremes’ Mary Wilson. He is currently musical director for Emmy-winner, Shaun Johnson’s Big Band Experience. David served on the faculty of McNally Smith College of Music for 27 years, serves on the Percussive Arts Society Drum set Committee and is a member of the Modern Drummer, Remo, and Vic Firth Educational Teams. David has authored Mastering the Tables of Time (“#1 Edu Book,” Modern Drummer 2009 Readers Poll), co-authored The 2 in 1 Drummer (2014 Modern Drummer & DRUM! Magazine Edu Book Nominee), both available from Alfred Music Publishing, and was “Drumming History and Analysis Consultant” for Jim Berkenstadt’s book, The Beatle Who Vanished~The Unsolved Mystery of Jimmie Nicol, currently being made into a major motion picture. David’s latest veture is the new David Stanoch School of Drumming where learners from all over the world can get live one-to-one drumming lessons directly from David. Website: ​www.davidstanochschoolofdrumming.com Facebook: ​https://www.facebook.com/david.stanoch Instagram: ​https://www.instagram.com/drummindaddydave/ Twitter: ​https://twitter.com/DavidStanoch Paul Jennings (Host) Instagram: ​www.instagram.com/playcajon  

What is the Pepper Mindset? Sean Gaillard, Beatles blogger, will take you on a journey into the creation of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, a legendary album that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer. Gaillard interviews guests Jim Berkenstadt and Donovan Day. Tune in as the discussion illuminates and celebrates the creation and impact of Pepper. Jim Berkenstadt:  Dubbed the “Rock And Roll Detective” by his clients, Jim Berkenstadt has spent a lifetime researching, writing and consulting in pop music history. He has released a Best Seller entitled The Beatle Who Vanished (the true story of Beatles deputy drummer Jimmie Nicol, who briefly took over for Ringo Starr ) which along with his other books, have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Permanent Library and Archives.  Donovan Day:  Up-and-coming writer Donovan Day is the author of Get Back, a fast-paced fantasy that intertwines the Beatles’ heyday with today's world. The book is geared for Young Adults, though the story has elements that would appeal to readers from millennials to baby boomers. Day attended Columbia University, where he studied creative writing. His short stories have appeared in several literary journals. A native of Oxford, Mississippi, he splits his time between his hometown and New York City. He is a longtime fan of the Beatles, having inherited his grandfather's taste in rock ‘n’ roll.   

Jim Berkenstadt is Known as The Rock and Roll Detective and His New Book “The Beatle Who Vanished Tells the story of former Beatle Jimmie Nicol. Jimmie Nicol took over for Ringo Star as the Beatles drummer for their first … Continue reading →

Author Jim Berkenstadt, aka The Rock and Roll Detective, will be speaking about his latest book The Beatle Who Vanished. The fascinating book documents the rise and fall of Jimmie Nicol who is known in Beatle history as the guy who "filled in for Ringo" for 13 days during the height of Beatlemania.

Beatles Examiner Steve Marinucci and "Every Little Thing" host Ken Michaels talk to Jim Berkenstadt, author of "The Beatle Who Vanished," a new book that features never been revealed details about the life of substitute Beatles drummer Jimmie Nicol.