Author: Davies, Hunter
Hardback; Book; B&w Photographs
272 pages
Published: May 2001
Omnibus Press
ISBN: 071198526X

Author and journalist Hunter Davies traces the fortunes of the Quarrymen, the 6-man skiffle group formed by the young John Lennon in the 1950s. The group later took on Paul McCartney and then George Harrison, leading into the creation of the legendary Beatles. Davies reveals the personal histories and facts surrounding Lennon's original group and how their lives have evolved since that monumental time in musical history. Includes rare photos!The Quarrymen were the 1950s skiffle group who became the Beatles, formed by John Lennon when he was at school. When Paul came along, then George, they disappeared, got written out of history, forgotten for 40 years, going festivals around the world. After 40 years' silence, they've made it!The Quarrymen were a six man skiffle group formed by the young John Lennon. Soon eclipsed by the Beatles, the group was disbanded and the five other members largely forgotten. This account traces the lives of each band member, told in counterpoint to the fortunes of the Beatles over the years.