The Beatles The Biography Author:Bob Spitz As soon as the Beatles became famous, the spin machines began to construct a myth, a myth that has continued to this day. Biographers have come and gone, each repeating the story precisely as they were meant to.But the truth is much more interesting, much more exciting, and much more moving. Now, after years of research around the world, hundred... more »s of unprecedented interviews, and the mining of tens of thousands of documents (many never before seen), Bob Spitz has written the masterpiece biography that Beatles fans have been waiting for. Spitz restores the Beatles to what they were: a loud, angry, rock and roll band-kids who became gods, not gods who happened to look like kids.This is a biography of a band in full, not the story of John and Paul and their two mates from Liverpool. Here we see a vibrant Ringo, sharply portrayed for the first time, willing the Beatles to produce the classic White Album. And here we see in vivid focus George+s wild passion for innovative music.« less
I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. The history behind so many of The Beatles songs was fascinating to learn and took me down memory lane like no book ever has. Being born in the mid-60's, I missed much of the Beatles early years and had no idea they'd started out singing a lot of American songs by Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Ray Charles, and Elvis. I was sad to learn that they didn't get along very well toward the end. I'd always heard that Yoko was the reason for the band's break up, but that isn't the way this story is told. It was a long time in coming with many years of pent up emotions on all sides. I recommend this book to anyone whether you loved or hated the Beatles. There's something for everyone here.