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Mar 09, 2009, 03:05 AM
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Day Tripper
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There are still 4 Beatles
The news that Paul and Ringo may perform got me to thinking; how many Beatles are still with us? That is, guys who were IN the Beatles at one time or another; not 'guest' artists like George Martin on piano, not members of the Quarrymen, Silver Beetles, etc, etc. Just honest-to-goodness Beatles.
I think there are four;
Ringo (drums)
Paul (bass, etc)
Pete Best (drums)
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Chas Newby!
Who played bass four times with The Beatles between Stu Sutcliffe leaving and Paul taking over on bass!
So, technically, there are four Beatles, and, while it would be a real bass'n'drums treat, it may not be what the world wants. Even though the idea of four Beatles taking to the stage this summer does make the heart beat a little faster! 
Last edited by The Duke : Mar 09, 2009 at 03:05 AM.
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Mar 09, 2009, 04:52 AM
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Dr. Robert
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Does Jimmy Nicol count?
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Mar 09, 2009, 04:52 AM
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I would say there are only 2. There may be a number of people still alive that once of twice played with various members but really, in terms of BEATLES, there are just the pair of them left. For me anyway.
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Mar 10, 2009, 09:25 AM
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Sun King
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I agree. Just playing with them for a stint doesnt really qualify them as Beatles for me. For me to call someone a Beatle, they would have to really be an a official member of the band at some point.
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Mar 10, 2009, 10:05 AM
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Dr. Robert
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucy
I would say there are only 2. There may be a number of people still alive that once of twice played with various members but really, in terms of BEATLES, there are just the pair of them left.
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This is of course, the correct answer. There were, and always will be only 4 Beatles, God bless John, Paul, George & Ringo.  |
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May 21, 2009, 06:24 PM
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Rocky Raccoon
Join Date: Jun 07, 2005
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Technically there's 3. Paul, Ringo and Pete.
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May 27, 2009, 01:39 PM
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Day Tripper
Join Date: Mar 31, 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyMcCullochFan
Technically there's 3. Paul, Ringo and Pete.
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No, TECHNICALLY, there's FOUR:
Ringo (drums)
Paul (bass, etc)
Pete Best (drums)
and...
Chas Newby!
Who played bass four times with The Beatles between Stu Sutcliffe leaving and Paul taking over on bass!
But REALLY of course there are sadly, only two.
Last edited by The Duke : May 27, 2009 at 01:39 PM.
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May 27, 2009, 03:03 PM
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Sun King
Join Date: Jun 02, 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Duke
No, TECHNICALLY, there's FOUR:
Ringo (drums)
Paul (bass, etc)
Pete Best (drums)
and...
Chas Newby!
Who played bass four times with The Beatles between Stu Sutcliffe leaving and Paul taking over on bass!
But REALLY of course there are sadly, only two.
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Were they called "THE BEATLES" when these guys were there or something like Silver Beetles or whatever it was?
Anyway, its all nonsense, despite Pete Best popping up now and again moaning about his downfall, there were only ever 4 real beatles
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May 27, 2009, 03:22 PM
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Paperback Writer
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For me there's two and only two. They were the ones who were there from beginning to end, and not just there to replace someone else for a little while. Or in Pete's case, got kicked out.
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Aug 03, 2009, 06:38 PM
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Sun King
Join Date: May 20, 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by darkhorse23
Does Jimmy Nicol count?
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LOL...
I thought the same thing.
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Aug 08, 2009, 01:02 PM
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Day Tripper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zimmerman The Gnome
Were they called "THE BEATLES" when these guys were there or something like Silver Beetles or whatever it was?
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Yes, they were The Beatles, not Quarrymen, Silver Beetles, Moondogs or anything else, they were actually in The Beatles. That's the point of the thread, guys who were IN The Beatles. So there are four Beatles. Not the correct four, but still four. Amaze your friends, ask them how many Beatles are still with us.
Last edited by The Duke : Aug 08, 2009 at 01:02 PM.
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Aug 12, 2009, 09:43 AM
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Fool On The Hill
Join Date: Aug 11, 2009
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Does Billy Preston count?
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Aug 13, 2009, 08:20 AM
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Little Child
Join Date: Jan 18, 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TNK
Does Billy Preston count?
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Even if he did, sadly Billy Preston passed away 6 June 2006.
My two encounters with Billy were good. A true gentleman. |
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Feb 01, 2010, 06:33 PM
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Rocky Raccoon
Join Date: Dec 15, 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyMcCullochFan
Technically there's 3. Paul, Ringo and Pete.
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But Pete Best was not one of the Fab Four whose music and charisma captivated the world. I find it annoying when people defend Pete Best. George Martin didn't like his drumming, and he didn't get along with the other three. To paraphrase George Harrison, Ringo WAS the Fourth Beatle. He just didn't come at the beginning. Ringo had perfect chemistry with the other 3, and that chemistry made The Beatles even more special. |
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Feb 09, 2010, 10:34 AM
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Rocky Raccoon
Join Date: Feb 05, 2010
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Just as a matter of interest, this is what Jimmy Nichol looked like in 2005.
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Feb 09, 2010, 02:50 PM
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Apple Scruff
Join Date: Jan 12, 2010
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I agree with only two living, Paul & Ringo.
They were the REAL Beatles.
and George and John are living in our hearts forever 
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Feb 10, 2010, 03:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by valerieinthegallery
Just as a matter of interest, this is what Jimmy Nichol looked like in 2005.
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Thanks for that Val!
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Feb 10, 2010, 04:25 AM
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Sun King
Join Date: Nov 22, 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucy
Thanks for that Val!
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I still say there are four Beatles. John, Paul, George & Ringo. Just because they aren't all in a physical body, it doesn't change it for me.  |
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Feb 10, 2010, 02:17 PM
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Fool On The Hill
Join Date: Oct 15, 2009
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Bloody ell! Jimmy Nichol! lol
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Feb 11, 2010, 05:18 AM
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Sun King
Join Date: Feb 13, 2003
Location: Ohio
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wow....that's....certainly something. He looks like somebody, but I cant put my finger on who.
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