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5 unusual facts about Brian Epstein


Acetate disc

Brian Epstein's collection of Beatles acetates fetched between $1,000 and $10,000 per disc.

English Freakbeat, Volume 2

The Kubas/the Koobas had early connections with the Beatles; they had not only toured with the legendary band but were also managed by Brian Epstein.

Karl Wenclas

Wenclas likens his brand of "ballyhoo" to the tactics of famous promoters including P.T. Barnum, Brian Epstein and Malcolm McLaren.

Nemperor Records

It was originally founded in 1966 by the manager Brian Epstein and Nat Weiss, as a management company called "Nemperor Artists Inc".

Roy Guest

Born in Izmir, Turkey, Guest came to prominence in the 1960s as a promoter with Harold Davison, and with Brian Epstein's NEMS enterprises.


Clive Lythgoe

The stylish collarless suit which Pierre Cardin designed for him attracted the attention of Brian Epstein, who asked if the Beatles could adopt the same style.

Kris Kirk

It contains thirty-four articles and essays on pop music on personalities including Little Richard, Brian Epstein, Dusty Springfield, Jayne County, Sylvester, Village People, Tom Robinson, Culture Club, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bronski Beat, Divine, The Communards, Erasure, Pet Shop Boys, Marc Almond, Kenny Everett, Morrissey, and Boy George.


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