McCartney page 12

 McCartney page 12 by ric gustafson

John, Paul and George liked to hang out at a small coffee bar in Slater Street. It was called the ' Jacaranda'. There they could get toast and jam for 5 old pennies. The business belonged to a 30 year old named Allan Williams. Williams was a chunky Welsh with candy hair and a black beard.

Williams encouraged the band to decide on a name. Because of Buddy Holly's Crickets a name was picked. They named the group the ' Silver Beatles'. But the group still did not have a drummer. 

Stu Sutcliffe was not as good on Hofner bass as they had hoped. But Stu was John's friend. Paul was not happy with his playing.

One group John and Paul enjoyed watching was Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. Also a former skiffle group now called Gerry and the Pacemakers.

One day, the Silver Beatles acquired a new drummer. His name was Tommy Moore. The band, now with new confidence decided to try a tour of Scotland. It did not go well.

research help: ' Paul McCartney the Life' by Philip Norman

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric