Brian Epstein
Brian Epstein owns the biggest
record shop in Liverpool. Customers are asking about a
local group called The Beatles.
'They made some records in Germany.'
'Where are they now?'
'Back here in Liverpool. They play at The Cavern. Everyone
loves them.'
Brian sees a business opportunity. He comes to The Cavern
to hear this new group with their new music. And he falls
in love the music – and perhaps with John Lennon.
Something Special
Brian comes from a very
different world to the boys in the group. He is a middle
class, Jewish homosexual. But he knows he is watching
something special.
In
this early interview Brian describes the first time he sees
The Beatles - and they talk about their reaction to him.
‘I was immediately struck by their music, their beat,
and their sense of humour on stage … afterwards, when
I met them, I was struck again by their personal charm. And
it was there that, really, it all started.
The Beatles recognise Epstein because they are regular
customers in his shop. After the performance when Brian
comes to their ‘dressing room’ George Harrison
says, "And what brings Mr. Epstein here?"
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