Question About The Early Beatles Look – Their Collarless Jackets – Where Did That Influence First Come From?

January 19, 2011

Mr. Pop History – Here is the question:
American pop music artist Chris Montez is claiming he had a collarless jacket designed for him in Hollywood although he doesn’t mentioned designer. The Beatles saw jacket when Montez was in England and took him to Dougie Millings shop and Dougie appropriated the design. Can you verify story? Thank You

Mr Pop Culture – I can confirm that – because, I know Chris’ ladyfriend. This is what she said: “Hi Gary, Sorry for the delayed reply. Yes this is all true. The shop where the coats were purchased in Hollywood was Beau Gentry (no longer exists) on the corner of Sunset & Vine next to Wallicks Music City. Hope this helps you. Have a great year!”

Chris Montez had a string of hits during the 1960′s and still does some touring.

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From Mike C – George Martin produced every Beatle album but one. Which one?

February 10, 2010

Mr. Pop History – “Let It Be” was produced by Phil Spector. Martin did all the others. Most of the tracks for “Let It Be” were made much earlier – even before their previous album – “Abbey Road.” Let it be

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From Ed I – Mr. Pop – Who really was the fifth Beatle?

January 13, 2010

Mr. Pop History – I think you can rotate them. Murray the K, Brian Epstein, Peter Brown, Billy Preston – you name it. Just depends on the particular month/year.

It was first hung on Murray the K – a top teen DJ on 1010WINS NY. When the Beatles first came to America – they latched on to Murray quickly. He really was the fifth Beatle in early 1964.

More interesting – very early on – The Beatles were only too happy to give Murray and his station – 1010WINS, free mentions. They’d do the same for rival WMCA, but Brian Epstein quickly put a stop to it. Aligning the Beatles to particular radio stations could tick-off competition and Epstein was very sensitive to Beatle airplay – but for a very short time – The Beatles let themselves go.

Take a look at this video. Every Beatle is giving WINS a special mention. It was simply amazing. At least here, they dug Murray. WINS DJ Murray the K w/The Beatles Just Before The Feb 9/1964 Ed Sullivan Show.

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From Belinda O – Mr. Pop – Nice piece of Beatles trivia this morning. I didn’t know Barbara Bach was in the audience at Shea Stadium!

November 10, 2009

Mr. Pop History – It is true. When the Beatles performed at Shea Stadium – 1965 and who was in the audience? The future Mrs. Starr – Barbara Bach!Ringo

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