the Reluctant Beatle page 16 by ric gustafson
Brian Epstein hired a former dance band singer to run the band's new venture. His name was Dick James. James set up a company called Northern Songs to handle the work of the band. The band would be almost equal partners.
1963 was called Beatlemania year. The band remained based in Liverpool. During lunchtime during the week, the band was popular at the Cavern. The band enjoyed being a part of two package tours. The first was with Tommy Roe. The second was with one of the band's idols Roy Orbison.
The previous summer, John married his art college sweetheart Cynthia Powell. She was already pregnant. George was still seeing Bernadette Farrell. George exchanged his Ford for a Jaguar Mark 2. At the Royal Albert Hall, Paul met a 17 year old actress. Her name was Jane Asher.
When the band's fourth single ' She Loves You' came out, hardcore Beatles fans took over. They played their records. They ogled their photos in teen magazines. They got Beatle haircuts. They wore polo necks like George did. They bought Beatle merchandise. It was the year of Beatlemania.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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