The Birth of The Beatles Story: Our Time with The Beatles and How We Became the Founders of the Most Successful Beatles Exhibition in the World

In 1960s Liverpool, Mike and Bernadette Byrne embarked on a journey to create The Beatles Story, the world's most successful Beatle exhibition. They witnessed music history being made and built the exhibition with no money, little experience, and little support from the city. Bernadette dated George and Paul, while Mike was a Merseybeat musician and acquaintance of The Beatles. The journey includes unseen pictures and untold stories about The Beatles, and how the Byrnes helped Liverpool fall in love with them again. The book is a large, coffee table-size hardcover with full-color interior and rare and magnificent images.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 01 May 2022
Publisher: New Haven Publishing Ltd

Before the world knew The Beatles, in the vibrant city of Liverpool in the 1960s, Mike and Bernadette Byrne embarked on an extraordinary journey. They found themselves standing in a crowded, dimly lit cellar, eagerly awaiting the arrival of John, Paul, George, and Pete, about to witness the birth of popular music and their own lives forever transformed. This is the captivating story of Mike and Bernadette Byrne, their remarkable adventure, and the creation of The Beatles Story, the most successful Beatle exhibition in the world.

With limited resources, minimal experience, and little support from the city, they defied the odds and achieved success. Bernadette, a regular at the famous Cavern Club, had the privilege of dating George and Paul, while Mike was a fellow Merseybeat musician and acquaintance of The Beatles. Their journey unfolded like scenes from an untold Beatles film, filled with unforgettable moments.

Bernadette's encounter with George Harrison, where her hair was caught in rollers, and her close call with a potential fire in her parent's house added to the excitement. Meanwhile, Mike's performance at Butlins Holiday Camp was backed by the legendary Ringo Starr, a 21-year-old sensation. From escaping screaming fans in George Harrison's car to organizing a team of 14 laborers to carry Ringo's customized Mini up an escalator in a Dallas mall, their journey was a testament to their resilience and determination.

Beyond the captivating anecdotes, the book offers a treasure trove of unseen pictures and untold stories about The Beatles. It delves into the behind-the-scenes moments, secret meetings with senior Beatle bosses in a London crypt, and the couple's unwavering support for Liverpool's love affair with The Beatles. The book is a magnificent hardcover, measuring a generous coffee table size, with a stunning full-color interior. It is adorned with rare and magnificent images that transport readers back to the era of The Beatles and evoke the magic of their music.

Mike and Bernadette Byrne's journey is a testament to the power of passion, determination, and the indomitable spirit of the human spirit. Their unwavering dedication to preserving the legacy of The Beatles has left an indelible mark on music history, and their story continues to inspire generations to come. Whether you are a Beatles fan or a lover of captivating tales of adventure and success, The Beatles Story is a must-read that will captivate your imagination and leave you longing for more.

Weight: 704g
Dimension: 228 x 290 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912587667