Larry Kane Livres

The unbelievable story of the Beatles'seven-year rise to fame . . . now in a paperback edition!

The book delves into the transformative 1964 tour of The Beatles, exploring how their performances reshaped music and culture. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the band's experiences during this pivotal time, highlighting their interactions with fans and the media. Through vivid anecdotes and historical context, the narrative captures the excitement and chaos of Beatlemania, illustrating the profound impact of their music on a generation and the world at large.

It was 40 years ago -- more or less -- that a 22year-old broadcast journalist from Florida was invited by manager Brian Epstein to travel with the Beatles to every stop on their first North American tours. The only American reporter in the official press party, Larry Kane obtained exclusive, revealing interviews with John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Fortunately, Kane saved his original notes and tapes, and shares them here for the first time. That material provides the basis for his intimate look back at the phenomenon of the Fab Four, and insights into the humor and personality of each group member. Ticket to Ride, illustrated with more than 30 photographs, captures a rare time in history, gracefully melding the story of the Beatles revolution with the changing tenor of the country. Hear John Lennon's early public criticism of the Vietnam War, and learn about the night the Beatles met Bob Dylan. "We had a crazy party the night we met [Dylan]," Paul recounts. I thought I got the meaning to life that night. Ticket to Ride includes a 60minute audio CD featuring rare interviews.

John Lennon—working class hero, rebel, and global citizen—would have turned 65 this year. A quarter-century after his death, questions linger about his true nature, the driving forces behind his creativity and despair, and the enduring resonance of his music and message. Acclaimed journalist Larry Kane, the only American reporter to travel with the Beatles on their first American tours, explores the complexities of Lennon’s life, dispelling myths and revealing truths. Kane maintained a relationship with Lennon until his tragic end, providing a unique perspective on the former Beatle's journey from public acclaim to personal turmoil and inspiring rebirth. Drawing from extensive personal accounts and over 50 new interviews, including one with Yoko Ono, Kane offers an intimate portrayal of Lennon, whose impact on humanity remains profound. The book delves into Lennon's relationships with Ono, childhood friend Stuart Sutcliffe, lover May Pang, and manager Brian Epstein. Additionally, it features an exclusive DVD with the final filmed interview of Lennon and Paul McCartney, conducted by Kane in 1968, with brief clips previously seen only in the documentary Imagine.