In Seasons 1 -3 we uncover the story of how one of the thousands of amateur schoolboy skiffle bands evolved into the beginnings of the greatest band in popular history.
In Season 4 we take a look at the stories of The Forgotten Beatles - the often-overlooked artists who at one point shared the stage or the studio with The Beatles.
This month we turn the spotlight on bass players Ivan Vaughn and Lou Walters, plus drummer Andy White.
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Links mentioned in this episode
Ivan Vaughn Wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Vaughan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Vaughan)
Andy White wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_White_(drummer) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_White_(drummer))
Finding The Fourth Beatle by David Bedford and Garry Popper - https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Fourth-Beatle-Drummers-Behind/dp/3732398420/ (https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Fourth-Beatle-Drummers-Behind/dp/3732398420/)
Websites:
Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter (https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter)
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Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles Presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.
If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com (mailto:alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com)
You can also subscribe to the FREE Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/ (https://beforebeatles.substack.com/).
Final Episode Sign-Off
This was the final planned episode of The Forgotten Beatles series. Over the last 19 episodes we have covered 34 different people that at one time or other appeared on stage or in the studio either with, as a part of, some incarnation of The Beatles.
Researching their stories has been a fascinating journey and it was a pleasure, and the comments about this series have been delightful and much appreciated.
So what’s next?
Well after five years I’ve decided to give the Before They Were Beatles podcast project a rest for a while.
But that doesn’t mean I’m stepping away from the world of The Beatles, as there are a couple of other Fab Four related projects developing.
Thanks again for your time, interest, and your feedback. It’s been a fab five years.
I’ve been your host, writer, and producer, Alan J. Porter. - Stay Well, Stay Safe, and enjoy Peace & Love.
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Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.
The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC.
1 Apr 2026
Episode 18 - Stuart Sutcliffe
This month we turn the spotlight on bass player Stuart Sutcliffe
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Links mentioned in this episode
- Stuart Sutcliffe wikipedia entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Sutcliffe (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Sutcliffe)
- Stuart Sutcliffe official website at https://www.stuartsutcliffeart.com/ (https://www.stuartsutcliffeart.com/)
- The Beatles Shadow: Stuart Sutcliffe & His Lonely Hearts Club” - https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Shadow-Stuart-Sutcliffe-Lonely/dp/028307342X/ (https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Shadow-Stuart-Sutcliffe-Lonely/dp/028307342X/)
- Graphic novel “Baby’s in Black” by Arne Bellstorf. - https://www.amazon.com/Babys-Black-Graphic-Biographies-Bellstorf/dp/1906838267 (https://www.amazon.com/Babys-Black-Graphic-Biographies-Bellstorf/dp/1906838267)
Websites:
Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter (https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter)
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Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles Presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.
If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com (mailto:alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com)
You can also subscribe to the FREE Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/ (https://beforebeatles.substack.com/).
Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on bass players Ivan Vaughn and Lou Walters, plus drummer Andy White
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Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.
The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC.
1 Feb 2026
Episode 17 - Jacky Spelter & Rory Storm
This month, we turn the spotlight on singers Jacky Spelter and Rory Storm
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Links mentioned in this episode
Jacky Spelter
German language Wikipedia https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacky_Spelter (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacky_Spelter)
Tribute article on Jacky on the Berlin Beats Blog - https://mischalke04.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/jacky-and-his-strangers-rock%C2%B4n%C2%B4roll-is-here-to-stay-1977/ (https://mischalke04.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/jacky-and-his-strangers-rock%C2%B4n%C2%B4roll-is-here-to-stay-1977/)
“Rock-n-Roll Jacky,” a one-hour German-language documentary, is available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/9dGeUqTgk4Y?si=zAJfFdFrwIHKLcp1 (https://youtu.be/9dGeUqTgk4Y?si=zAJfFdFrwIHKLcp1)
Rory Storm
Wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_Storm (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rory_Storm)
The Mersey Beat website article on Rory by his friend and Mersey Beat editor Bill Harry - http://triumphpc.com/mersey-beat/a-z/rorystorm-hurricanes.shtml (http://triumphpc.com/mersey-beat/a-z/rorystorm-hurricanes.shtml)
The full album Rory Storm and the Hurricanes Live at the Jive Hive can be found on YouTube - https://youtu.be/TxQTr5nUAXQ?si=BHitl3I1ZkwhoV1R (https://youtu.be/TxQTr5nUAXQ?si=BHitl3I1ZkwhoV1R)
“From a Storm to A Hurricane” by Anthony Hogan was published in June 2016 https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Hurricane-Rory-Hurricanes/dp/1445656329 (https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Hurricane-Rory-Hurricanes/dp/1445656329)
Websites:
Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter (https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter)
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Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles Presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.
If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com (mailto:alan@beforetheywerebeatles.com)
You can also subscribe to the FREE Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/ (https://beforebeatles.substack.com/).
Don’t forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on bass player Stuart Sutcliffe
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Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.
The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC.
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