I’ve been a rock ‘n’ toll fan my entire life. In fact, I wrote a novel, Queensborough Rock, based on my own experiences as a would-be rock manager in the late Sixties and early Seventies. I wouldn’t have written it if I didn’t want people to read it, and so far those who have are rather pleased. Click here to visit the Amazon page for Queensborough Rock
I’ve just returned from a visit to Ireland and England, and this allowed me to fulfill a dream beating in the heart of all fellow Beatlemaniacs- a visit to their native city of Liverpool and a tour of the places certain to tickle the hearts of all such fans.
There are several tours and several museums.We chose a bus tour that took us to all the fabled places and the homes of three Beatles. (Ringo’s childhood home is long gone.) The famed Cavern club, where the Beatles really became the group they were destined to be, has been faithfully restored with live music.
I found Liverpool to be an interesting and pleasant city. There’s a lot of music and art. (Lennon attended a fine arts college in the City.) It hosted the Eurovision concert as I was leaving. They are certainly proud of the Beatles, but also love the many other groups that came from Liverpool, from Frankie Vaughan, Echo & the Bunnyman, A Flock of Seagulls, and a real favorite, Frankie Goes to Hollywood. (The latter group’s lead singer opened Eurovision and by coincidence, was the younger brother of our tour guide!)
If you get the chance, go!
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