Inglis, Ian
The Beatles in Hamburg (Reverb)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861899156
- author:
- Inglis, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 14.8 x 1.8 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Film, Television & Music, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Beatles in Hamburg by Ian Inglis is an illuminating look at the band's formative years. In 1960, four young musicians - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr - embarked on a journey that would change music history. Their agent sent them to Hamburg, Germany, where they faced numerous challenges, including unusual performance venues, age restrictions, and deportations. As Ian Inglis reveals in this book, the Beatles' experiences in Hamburg not only helped them become proficient musicians but also laid the groundwork for their future success. The author delves into the difficulties they encountered and the personalities that shaped them as performers and composers. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in popular music history. By exploring the Beatles' early years, Inglis sheds light on the band's remarkable story, from their humble beginnings to their eventual rise to fame.