This Monday, November 9th, 2026, we're bringing you another special show devoted entirely to The Beatles, this time with a topic we're calling Beatles Books.

We'll be celebrating the incredible music of the Fab Four while exploring some fascinating books about their careers, recordings, personal stories, and lasting influence on popular music.

From the early days of Beatlemania and the excitement of the British Invasion to their groundbreaking studio recordings and successful solo careers, we'll revisit the music of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, along with the stories behind the songs that continue to mean so much to Beatles fans around the world.

We'll welcome Canadian Beatles author Aaron Badgley, who will discuss two books exploring the solo careers of George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

His book Dark Horse Records: The Story of George Harrison's Post-Beatles Record Label takes us back to the 1970s, when George established his own label to support new musicians and longtime friends while eventually releasing his own recordings. We'll talk about the label's promising beginnings, including the success of Splinter, its challenges, and the remarkable music produced during those years.

Aaron will also discuss his book about Ringo Starr's solo career from 1970 to 1980, covering Ringo's recordings, film appearances, musical successes, and his own record label, Ring O'Records.

We'll also be joined by Pat Graham, author of Beatlebilia: The Ultimate Beatles Memorabilia Reference Guide. Pat will take us back to the height of Beatlemania, when Beatles merchandise became a worldwide phenomenon.

From collectibles and souvenirs to the many officially produced items sold to fans during the 1960s, we'll explore the fascinating world of Beatles memorabilia and why so many of these original treasures remain highly sought after by collectors today. It's another wonderful way to remember the excitement surrounding the Fab Four during their extraordinary rise to fame.

Finally, we'll welcome British music journalist and author Steve Turner, whose books have explored the music and history of The Beatles in remarkable detail. We'll discuss the new edition of A Hard Day's Write, which uncovers the real-life stories, people, experiences, and events that inspired the songs written and recorded by The Beatles.

We'll also focus on Beatles '66: The Revolutionary Year, examining the extraordinary year when the group released Revolver, performed their final scheduled commercial concert, and began moving away from touring to concentrate on their increasingly adventurous studio recordings.

Mark your calendars for Monday, November 9th, and join us for a wonderful show filled with Beatles music, fascinating books, and stories from the Fab Four's remarkable history.

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Date: Monday, November 9th, 2026

📚 Aaron Badgley – George Harrison & Ringo Starr

Aaron Badgley is a Canadian author and music historian whose writing explores the careers and musical legacies of The Beatles and their solo work. He joins us to discuss two books that take a closer look at the fascinating post-Beatles careers of George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

His book, Dark Horse Records: The Story of George Harrison's Post-Beatles Record Label, examines the label George Harrison established in the 1970s to release music by new artists and some of his longtime musical friends.

George envisioned Dark Horse as a smaller, artist-focused record company that would eventually become a home for his own solo recordings.

We'll explore the label's early success with Splinter, whose 1974 single "Costafine Town" helped launch Dark Horse Records, along with the difficulties the label encountered as it attempted to establish itself in the competitive recording industry.

Despite those challenges, Dark Horse released a variety of interesting recordings between 1974 and 1977 and later became closely associated with George Harrison's solo music.

Aaron will also discuss his book exploring Ringo Starr's solo career from 1970 to 1980, a remarkable decade that saw Ringo achieve major success as a recording artist, appear in films, collaborate with fellow musicians, and establish his own record label, Ring O'Records.

We'll revisit the music, projects, and experiences that helped Ringo build his own identity following the breakup of The Beatles.

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🎸 Pat Graham – Beatles Memorabilia

Pat Graham joins us to discuss his new book, Beatlebilia: The Ultimate Beatles Memorabilia Reference Guide, a detailed look at the original merchandise and collectibles produced and sold to Beatles fans during the 1960s.

During the height of Beatlemania, the popularity of John, Paul, George, and Ringo extended far beyond their records and concert appearances.

Fans could purchase an extraordinary variety of Beatles-related merchandise, reflecting the group's enormous cultural impact and the excitement that surrounded their rise to international fame.

Pat's book serves as a reference guide to original Beatles memorabilia from that era, documenting items that remain of great interest to collectors and enthusiasts today.

We'll discuss the different types of merchandise, their place in Beatles history, and what makes these original 1960s collectibles so fascinating.

We'll also explore how Beatles memorabilia preserves memories of the group's extraordinary popularity and continues to connect collectors with one of the most exciting periods in rock and roll history.

📖 Steve Turner – Beatles Songs & The Revolutionary Year of 1966

Steve Turner is an English music journalist, biographer, and author widely recognized for his books exploring the music, lives, and cultural influence of The Beatles. His writing combines music history with the personal stories and events that inspired some of the group's most memorable recordings.

We'll focus on the new edition of his book, A Hard Day's Write, which examines the stories behind the songs written and recorded by The Beatles.

Steve explores the real-life experiences, personal relationships, everyday encounters, and cultural events that influenced John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr throughout their recording career.

We'll also discuss Beatles '66: The Revolutionary Year, which explores one of the most important turning points in the group's history. In 1966, The Beatles released their groundbreaking album Revolver, featuring adventurous recordings such as "Tomorrow Never Knows," "Eleanor Rigby," "Taxman," and "I'm Only Sleeping."

Their music was becoming increasingly experimental, with new recording techniques, unusual instrumentation, and songwriting that moved far beyond the group's earlier pop sound.

That same year, The Beatles performed their final scheduled commercial concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on August 29th, 1966, marking the end of their touring years.

They also found themselves at the center of public controversy as they spoke more openly about politics, war, religion, and the changing world around them.

Steve will help us revisit this remarkable period and explain how 1966 transformed The Beatles from a hugely successful touring group into groundbreaking recording artists whose musical experiments would influence generations of musicians.