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Philip Norman – Mr Moonlight: Brian Epstein and the Making of The Beatles

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Johnny Mindlin

He’s no Diaghilev! The front page of the Daily Mirror on August 28th, 1967 had the story: “Epstein – the Beatle-making prince of pop – dies at 32.” His death has always had a question mark over it, and Philip … Continue reading →

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Peter Doggett – Surf’s Up – Brian Wilson And The Beach Boys

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Johnny Mindlin

“There are dozens of Beach Boys!” Jack Reiley (Beach Boys manager 1970 to 1973) said: “The Beatles were focussed, strategic, professionally and well-led during the years of their mounting ascendency. During that period, the Beach Boys were divided, unprofessional and … Continue reading →

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