Beatles Tributes and Moments

Our latest Beatles podcast on Tributes and Moments, aired on Thursday, June 13th, 2024. It was all about the music, featuring a killer lineup of Beatles tracks.

Big shoutout to our guests: Terry Crain broke down his new book, ‘Copyrighting The Beatles,’ which explores over 900 Beatles and Beatles-related copyrights from the iconic years 1963 to 1966. Mark Benson from ‘1964 The Tribute’ shared insights from their electrifying live performances.

Robert Bartel brought some great insights from his book ‘The Beatles We Love,’ sharing anecdotes about George Harrison’s time in Benson, IL, and special moments with Louise Harrison.

And Neil Candelora talked about his gigs with The Fab Four and other Beatles tribute acts, stepping into the shoes of Paul McCartney. Cool discussions all around!

Guest(s) for our show:

Date: Thursday, June 13th, 2024

1) Terry Crain

Terry Crain is an author specializing in NEMS and the Business of Selling Beatles Merchandise in the US 1964-1966.

He will be discussing his new book “Copyrighting The Beatles,” which covers over 900 Beatles and Beatles-related copyrights from 1964-1966, spanning various media such as musical screenplays, lectures, records, newspaper artwork, paintings, albums, toys, magazines, sheet music, books, photographs, and more.

For more information, visit: https://www.fabgear.company/terrycrain

2) Mark Benson

Mark Benson is a musician and singer known for portraying John Lennon in the Beatles tribute band 1964 The Tribute. Formed in 1984, the band focuses on the early Beatles music from the 1964 America Invasion era, capturing the essence of the band’s first tour in the US.

For more information, visit: https://www.1964web.com/

3) Robert Bartel

Robert Bartel, a devoted Beatles enthusiast, has authored a book titled “The Beatles We Love: From Me to You.” Additionally, he has produced three acclaimed documentaries, including “A BEATLE IN BENTON ILLINOIS.” Commemorating the 60th anniversary of George Harrison’s arrival in the USA, he uncovered the former home of Louise Harrison, George’s sister.

Robert also owns a painted art car named Yellow Submarine, which has garnered attention at numerous car shows and received several awards. His admiration for the Beatles dates back to their iconic appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.

4) Neil Candelora

Neil Candelora, a talented singer and musician renowned for his portrayal of Paul McCartney, has graced the stage with various Beatles tribute bands including The Fab Four, Let It Be, Classical Mystery Tour, 1964 The Tribute, Liverpool Legends, Beatlemania Now, and many others.

For more information, visit: Neil Candelora’s Website