Spitzs unflinching biography reveals that not only did the beatles pioneer a new era of. Bob spitz has represented the careers of bruce springsteen and elton john. With his biography, spitz sought to present a fresh interpretation of. This biography is the product of almost a decade of research, hundreds of unprecedented interviews, and the discovery of scores of neverbeforerevealed documents. Jun 25, 2012 the definitive biography of the beatles, hailed as irresistible by the new york times, riveting by the boston globe, and masterful by time. His success in biography was preceded by a talent management career boasting clients such as bruce springsteen and elton john. Spitzs writing style is a joy to read and the story flows wonderfully from the printed page. He is the author of the beatles, the making of the superstars, barefoot in babylon, dylan, and shoot out the lights. The product of almost a decade of research, hundreds of unprecedented interviews, and the discovery of scores of neverbeforerevealed documents, bob spitz s the beatles is the biography fans have been waiting for. Bob spitz has spent a significant chunk of his life researching the beatles and then pouring this information into hundreds of pages of prose. Over 73 million people tuned in to watch the ed sullivan show, creating one of the largest television audiences ever in the united states. This version of the beatles legend smoothed the rough edges and filled in the fault lines, and for more than forty years this manicured version of the beatles story has sustained as truth, until now. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Written by bob spitz, audiobook narrated by alfred molina. An audie awardwinning audiobook read by british actor and golden globe nominee alfred molina. In fact, its one of the best written beatle books ive ever read. From new york times bestselling biographer bob spitz comes a full and rich biography of an epic american life, capturing what made ronald reagan both so beloved and so transformational 5 out of 5 stars. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
This is a wonderfully written account of the beatles rise to fame and how they dealt with it later. The definitive biography of the beatles, hailed as irresistible by the new york times, riveting by the boston globe. Bob spitzs the beatles is the biography fans have been waiting for. The beatles ebook by bob spitz 9780316031677 rakuten kobo. Listen to the beatles audiobook by bob spitz, narrated by alfred molina. The definitive biography of the beatles, hailed as irresistible by the new york times, riveting by the boston globe, and masterful by time. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. As soon as the beatles became famous, the spin machine began to construct a myth one that has continued to this day. The beatles by bob spitz overdrive rakuten overdrive. The beatles legend smoothed the rough edges and filled in the fault lines, and for more than forty years this manicured version of the beatles story has sustained as truthuntil now. From the ed sullivan show to the bands dark final days, this irresistible history paints a captivating picture that hasnt been seen before the new york times. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Now, in bob spitzs definitive, wonderfully affectionate biography, the julia we know and love comes vividly and surprisingly to life.
Listen to the beatles audiobook by bob spitz and alfred. The remarkable life of julia child and the beatles, both new york times bestsellers, as well as seven other nonfiction books and a screenplay. This version of the beatles legend smoothed the rough edges and filled in the fault lines, and for more than forty years this manicured version of the beatles story has sustained as truth, unt. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Read the beatles the biography by bob spitz available from rakuten kobo. Bob spitz is the awardwinning author of the new york times bestseller, the beatles, as well as numerous other nonfiction books and a screenplay. The beatles by bob spitz 2007 audie award winner for nonfiction, abridgedeven before the beatles hit. The remarkable life of julia child, and books about bob dylan, and the woodstock festival. Alfred molina is an excellent narrator for a book that feels like a high school outline. Browse bob spitzs bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. An american journey, the new york times bestseller the beatles. The year was 1964 sunday evening, february 9, 89 p. The product of almost a decade of research, hundreds of unprecedented interviews, and the discovery of scores of neverbeforerevealed documents, bob spitzs the beatles is the biography fans have been waiting for.
Listen to the beatles by bob spitz,alfred molina for free with a 30 day free trial. Never before has a biography of musicians been so immersive and textured. Bob spitz is an american journalist and author best known for biographies of major cultural figures, including reagan. The definitive biography of the beatles, hailed as irresistible. Aug 17, 2016 the beatles, by bob spitz another deep dive into the history of the band, with a focus more on their personalities and personal lives. The beatles the biography bob spitz read by alfred molina. His articles appear regularly in the new york times magazine, gq, conde nast traveler, mens journal, instyle, esquire, sky, and the washington post. Nearly every book about the beatles is a historical document of some sort, attempting to capture the group within the confines of the 60s. The biography by spitz, bob and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Even before the beatles hit the big time, a myth was created. Bob spitzs definitive biography of the beatles, hailed as iressistible by the new. This book is not bad and, since it is available as an audiobook, i was glad to read it. The book is packed with details and anecdotes that bring the fab four to lifespitz group.
Yeah the beatles, beatlemania, and the music that changed the world by spitz, bob and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aug 07, 2012 now, in bob spitzs definitive, wonderfully affectionate biography, the julia we know and love comes vividly and surprisingly to life. The bob spitz biography of the beatles was the first musical biography that i read a few years back. The problem is his talent, as a writer does not match bobs ambition. Get a free ebook by joining our mailing list today. Bob spitzs nearly 800page book paints a spectacular, sometimesthorny portrait of president ronald reagan, the man who is credited with ending the cold war and appointing the first woman to the supreme court, sandra day oconnor while, as spitz writes, struggling to show empathy for victims of aids and americans with great financial. The biography has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. This is the beatles the biography by bob spitz read by alfred molina. Four teenaged moptopped boys from liverpool invaded the american scene, and the world. The beatles audiobook by bob spitz, alfred molina official. Spitzs book is slightly marred by its rock journalism prose style, which is a little bit in love with itself, and the occasional strange editorial comment, but it is nonetheless, a highly readable tome. Dont let that stop you from reading the beatles by bob spitz. In dearie, spitz employs the same skill he brought to his bestselling, critically acclaimed book the beatles, providing a cleareyed portrait of one of the most fascinating and influential americans.
A biography by robert spitz and bob spitz 2005, cd, abridged at the best online prices at ebay. The book goes into greater detail on the early years than other beatle bios. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the beatles. He has represented bruce springsteen and elton john in several capacities. I was particularly taken by the depth and detail of spitzs handling of the bands early years in liverpool and hamburg. With his biography, spitz sought to present a fresh interpretation of the beatles story and reevalute aspects of the bands career. If i proposed a book of ringos collected laundry lists, publishers would form a queue. The biography was among the first major beatles biographies published after the bands anthology multimedia project, which culminated in the publication of an authorized book in 2000.
The biography, the new york times bestseller dearie. Its all here, raw and right the highs and the lows, the love and the rivalry, the awe and the jealousy, the drugs, the tears, the thrill, the music, and the magic never to be repeated in a vast, exuberantly acclaimed book thats as joyous and revelatory as a beatles record itself. Spitz s writing style is a joy to read and the story flows wonderfully from the printed page. H e was a radio phenom, a movie star, a governor, a presidenta legend. Bob spitz is the awardwinning author of the beatles, a new york times best seller, as well as seven other nonfiction books and a screenplay. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its an intimate, detailed examination of four men whose private lives and personal demons informed the music that made them famous. Bob spitz is the awardwinning author of the biographies dearie. The beatles, by bob spitz another deep dive into the history of the band, with a focus more on their personalities and personal lives. Ronald reagans extraordinary story tracks the shifting currents of american life in the 20th century. To his credit, he gets the origins of ringos nickname right, something many of the 500plus books on the beatles havent managed.
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