Brian Epstein and Larry Kane Interview 1964

[jitterbug121]

Love Eppy and he was spot on when he said they would be successful for many year's to come

[grassy00]

@kevinturvy, what a whole heap of shit you talk. Do you know anything about the beatles at all, i doubt you know anything.Brian was a buisness man and was running NEMS before he even met them. If it was brian that pushed and pushed for them to be listened to by record labels one fail after another. If someone did that FOR YOU what would YOU think.then.Buiness works BOTH WAYS not ALL ONE WAY. You fu.....in MORON. The beatles back then knew Nothing of running a buisness.

[rocktenniscat]

Remembering Brian Epstein today - and all the good things he did for The Beatles.  Sept. 19/34 – Aug. 27/67

[kevinturvy]

Loved by gays, hated by real people.

This man just used them to line his own pockets, he was nothing before he met them, just a nobody in a record shop...

[WalkingTravisty]

@kevinturvy That's not true at all. He really cared for all of them. They became his life.

[unfortunatebeam]

@kevinturvy "loved by gays, hated by "real" people, you say? Wow, don't you sound like a fucking dung-brained idiot

[eowyn1964]

Yes, Larry does indeed sound much older than his year. I'm reading his book ("Ticket to Ride") and it's a joy to hear about the Beatles' tours from the perspective of a professional journalist.

[unfortunatebeam]

It's weird that Larry Kane is only like 22 here and looks and talks like he's 40 :\

[eppylover]

@unfortunatebeam That's because this is not Larry Kane. No idea who it is, but it's not Larry.

[inkey2]

epstein seemed like a truly ethical, good person. I'm sure any other manager would have robbed them blind

[JamesTKirkCobain]

A lot of people don't realize that once he signed on as thier manager, he got them a record deal in less than six months. It's an absolute myth that he tried for years, nobody would listen to him blah blah blah. He signed on as their manager in Dec. of 1961 and by May of '62 they were already hooked up with George Martin working on their first record. Nobody in London has any idea who the Beatles were, and he was using that shitty Decca audition tape as a demo to boot and still he got a deal.

[nycstef75]

Brian Epstein lied when he said he didnt have anything to do with their clean up look (mop tops & suits) He did all that. And it's a fact that he was in love with John and Paul. He was guided not professionally but by infatuation. You can't be professional and manage a band and want to be sexual with your clients.

[5thfemalebeatle]

@nycstef75 who wouldn't fall in love with paul or john, even if your a guy ;D

[MrSKINFLICK]

@nycstef75:Blah blah blah.Without a cool manager-gay or not gay -bands are almost nothing.

But for your relief:I am gay +i have a much better taste than Brian allegedly had+WOULD NOT fall in sexual love with Paul,John,George or Ringo-even if they´d paid me money for sex.

I think gay men who go beyond their own better physical appearance(IF Brian Epstein was ever sexually fascinated by Lennon,that´s pretty poor for his own better looks)they shouldn´t be surprised if they END like Esptein one day.

[MrSKINFLICK]

@nycstef75:

My enlightment is that i can - as a gay man - seperate the musical genius of the Beatles from their alleged "heterosexual "or "gay" fascination.

Most rock or pop bands have NO sexual fascination. i only listen to them for the music.

Roman Polanski - being asked by U.S. reporters in 1968 about a so-called "message" inside his classic horror-movie "Rosemary´s Baby" answered very cheekily:

"The film HAS NO MESSAGE.

If i want to send messages i go to the post office."

Better now ?

[rpscot]

R.I.P. Brian.... Happy 70th Birthday, John!

[ScarfaceAsh]

Oh, Eppy. <3

[photoman2004]

seems like a very sincere and humble man.

[rpscot]

Brian was largely responsible for putting the Beatles in the right place in the right time. Without him, they would probably have never been half as big as they were. He was the glue and after his death...things were never the same and never would be.

[spactick]

@rpscot True, to an extent, but the real brains of the Beatle sound was George Martin. I truely think without his production expertees they would have never have produced the music they did. Remember after they broke-up the group as individuals never had the success that they enjoyed as they did as a group.

He also did miracles with the Bee Gees.

[rpscot]

@spactick I completely agree on one hand. George Martin was in fact a musical genius. But really, the Beatles had honed their sound in many ways long before they recorded with George. Playing on Top of the Pops and doing live gigs in Hamburg made the difference. George did a lot of novelty things with them, too, like "fake" stereo.

Brian made sure they were heard, made the right appearances, got the right deals/exposure. Without that exposure, George's work wouldn't have made a difference.

[spactick]

@rpscot Did you ever see them play live?

[rpscot]

@spactick I had the opportunity but, my Mom feared that my cousin wouldn't have watched me good enough to make sure I wasn't trampled so, I wasn't allowed to go even though I (at 8 years old) had saved the money for my own ticket. So, as "The Beatles" I never saw them live.

My Mom-In-Law, (Brittish born & raised) did & has some memorabilia to prove it.

I've seen all of them perform as solo acts or as part of a "band or show" with the exception of John. Something I'll always regret.

[spactick]

@rpscot Hey there rpscot. I was lucky to have them 3 times here in San Francisco @ the Cow Palace 64' and 65'. And to have seen them in their last performance @ Candlestick Park in 66'. And I can tell you this, that 64' concert @ the Cow Palace was the most incredable concert I've ever been to. The scream from those girls was unbelieveable. You cannot imagine the intensity of that sound.

My cousin, who bought the tickets for me (for like $8) had some inside connection and so (cont)

[spactick]

@rpscot (cont) I could pritty much sit where ever I wanted to. So I sat right up in front surrounded by a bunch of totally insane females. They had totally lost their minds. I loved it. I never understood why the girls were screaming. Still don't, but it was such fun.

[rpscot]

@spactick I was in Seattle for the show there. All I got to see was the newspapers and the coverage was incredible. I saved all the papers for years until a leak in my garage ruined a lot of my collectable print material, including my cousin's ticket stub that he gave me. Oh well. I envy your luck in seeing the fab 4 in all their glory! How Lucky Can You Get?

[spactick]

@rpscot Thanks. Ya , for a 16 yr old kid it was pritty cool. Although the Candlestick Concert in 66' was pritty awful. It was outdoor and at the time they hadn't yet developed speaker systems that could properly project their sound.

A disc-jockey friend of mine Bob Mclay ( who worked for the radio station KYA) and Tom Donahue were the concert promoters. Bob had the distinct honor of going to the airport to pick-up John, Paul,George and Ringo.

He told me the histarical story of (cont.)

[spactick]

@rpscot (cont.) of getting lost trying to find the proper entrance to Candlestick Park. He used to laugh saying, "can you imagine, here I am in a full-stretch limo, and I've managed to lose the Beatles lost in San Francisco." He really thought that was funny. "I lost the Beatles," he's break-up laughing.

Anyway, Bob managed to get them to the park and from there they transferred them into an armored car, because they were concerned about the security of going from the stands until (cont.

[spactick]

@rpscot (cont.) second base (Candlesticks a baseball park) where they played.

Tom Donahue, the concert promoter and disc-jockey from KYA, who later went on the create KSAN the first FM Stereo Rock and Rock Station anywhere lost his ass financially. He was planning on making his money from the concessions, but apparently the girls who went to the Beatle concerts at the time weren't interesting in popcorn or soda pop.  Go figure.

[rpscot]

@spactick

You, my friend, were in the thick of it! How Great! What an incredible, once in a life time opporunity for you and your friends.

[awelshl]

What a handsome, charming, lovely, clever man he was :-) how could people dislike him just because he was homosexual? x

[wojiaokatya]

@awelshl well he had many more character traits than that :)

and people really envied him too I guess

[starryian007]

John Lennon commented that Epstein's death marked the beginning of the end for the Beatles: "I knew that we were in trouble then ... I thought, We've fuckin' had it now"

Such was this man's stature. A truly great manager and fine, decent man.

Sadly missed.

[liveontheclassics]

Brian and Larry Kane is the bomb!! :D And the second movie in Feburary that Brian mentioned is Help! :)

[SabinaYI]

he is SOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!! Love him!

[JamesTKirkCobain]

I remember John Lennon once said it was like the Beatles and Epstein were all from Brooklyn New York, and the Beatles kept their Brooklyn accents but Brian talked and acted like he was a graduate of Harvard and that is what got the suits in London to listen to them, otherwise they would have never have gotten a record deal in a million years. The industry in England back then was so incredibly bias against provincial acts. That`s why I hate snobbery, it closes so many doors on both sides.

[Quamby1]

Great interview.......The greatest book ever written on Brian and the Beatles is SHOUT! The True Stories of The Beatles.

Brian was a remarkable man who never put himself in the limelight with the public but he was out there making things happen in the world.....and I remember NEMS Record Store in Whitechapel Liverpool.....

[tunenito]

I read SHOUT! many years ago and yes, it's qute excellent.

Highly recommended pre-ANTHOLOGY look at the Beatles.

[MerseySky]

@tunenito: Thank you. He imagined it, even when his boys thought there wasn't much chance that things would happen on a small scale, let alone this Gargantuan fame that came about because Brian BELIEVED.

[wojiaokatya]

@Quamby1 second that - love the book

[beatlecraze0]

he is so sexy gosh

[awelshl]

@beatlecraze0 i must agree! :-)

[texman00]

Kane's book - "Ticket to Ride" is a very good read, he creates a great feel to the US tour of 1964 and 1965 - when he traveled with the Beatles on the tour airplane

[corgi37]

The Beatles were a pop band, not a rock band. The Stones, the mighty Stones, ARE a rock band. As, and always were.

[alonenjersey]

God rest his soul. Being a Beatles fan for more than three decades has taught me that despite Brians' many problems, he was a true gentleman and a true friend. He would have had a longer life if he had someone in his life who really loved him. I think the gay community call that a "Life partner". Anyway without Brian Epstein The Beatles would have been no where has great as they turned out to be. Thank you very much Brian.

[smasherhits]

Comon Eppy you can take the credit..You DID change the Beatles fashion style by persuading them (especially John was reluctant} to ditch the leather suits for the famous Grey collarless Beatle suits they wore in the early days of their fame..Thanks Brian for guiding them to fame and fortune and helping make them the biggest band in the universe..RIP

[TardisStowaway1]

I love his voice, seems like a proper decent guy :)

[haj890]

i love the beatles but im sorry brian epstein is a huge flammer

[winston1234]

"How long do you think they will last?" How about forever?

[AnnnaBlank]

Love you Brian.

You was the Beatles

Nice,clever,kind,loving man you was,

what's a pity that you're not with us.

[tunenito]

My sentiments exactly ...

[giles422]

@AnnnaBlank well put, man.

And to Brian- we love and miss you.

[Bellyflops2]

he had chicklet teeth yet i love him

[bluetomany]

he was the real king of pop until micheal jackson came along and ruined it

[JohnPaul0livier]

ביצה האיש חוזר מטיול כוכבי לכת מרוחקיםM.B.E. secret message

[Euterperocks]

We love you Eppy. Remembering you today with gladness.

[texaspete66]

Brian was born and raised in Liverpool, as far as I know he spent all his life there, yet no scouse accent at all ?

[xander7ful]

I noticed that about Brian's accent. I was expecting a Liverpudlian accent, but he sounded very much like an upper-crust Londoner.

[eppieblack]

He's laying it on a little thick there.

[JoeatRadio]

this is not Larry Kane

[wabbitstu]

@JoeatRadio : I was thinking the same thing. Doesn't look like Larry Kane. There was another reporter who was with the Beatles for most of this tour, Art Schrieber. This could be him interviewing Brian.

[JohnSandwich]

Brian was a beautiful guy, Brian Epstein. An intuitive, theatrical guy. He knew they had something, he presented them well.

[Korn1holio]

my my, what a beautiful guy. Thank you Brian, from all of us. You're great. I'm grateful to you forever.

[rcp2001]

That is definitely NOT Larry Kane. Larry was a news anchor here in Philadelphia for many years and often spoke about the time he traveled with the Beatles tour. I think he might have even written a book about it. I have also seen clips of his interviews with the boys and this guy is nothing like him. Larry was a young early twenty-something back then.

[chasspeed]

Larry Kane is a pretty common name. I was assuming it was the Larry Kane who had a music show in the 60's based from Houston and was syndicated to the rest of the country for a while.

[XYZandTime]

I agree. I have the book he wrote, myself, and it comes with the audio of some of the interviews. Larry had a different voice and I think he was shorter, too.

[SkinnyXFM]

I could listen to his voice for hours...and fall asleep to it :) he should have recorded lullabies himself while the Beatles did their "yeah yeah yeah" stuff :-P

[tunenito]

very nice ...

:-)

[Roxy6721]

@tunenito thank you for uploading this...it truly shows how underated mr. epstein is...in actuallity, i am related to him: he's my grandfather's cousin-but i never got to know him

[Tuccitube]

@SkinnyXFM lol agreed.

[Merseyrock]

I agree. He has a pleasant enunciation. I read somewhere - perhaps someone else's comments on youtube - that he perfected his diction while studying to be an actor at RADA.

[tunenito]

Good point ... I completely forgot about his drama training at RADA!

:-)

[Merseyrock]

Also, Brian approaches this interview with Kane with a subtly defiant /defensive stance. I find this irritating, because he comes across as possessive over The Beatles. But in other interviews he doesn't come across this way. In his 1964 interview in The Tonight Show, in the UK, he speaks more relaxed... Having read "A Cellarful of Noise," and what he writes about exploitation... I am guessing that he was generally self-conscious of the American press, for fear of The Beatles being exploited.

[tunenito]

That makes sense - - maybe he felt more at ease speaking with a fellow Briton than with an American reporter. Either way, it's always a pleasure to hear Brian speak.

[colderbeer]

Epstein was great, but it can be argued that he took advantage of the 4 lads. (not in an "evil" way though) Epstein was getting a bigger cut from the Beatles financial success than each individual band member was getting!

[slickskillet123]

What a POOF !!!

[keypointist]

Brian Epstein meant a lot to The Beatles. When he died that was the beginning of the end for the band.

[JaiBlueCave2]

I totally agree. While Brian was there the 4 boys kept together as a band with little individual prominences.

[54spiritedwill54]

Brian Epstein was the most devastatingly beautiful man who ever existed.

[Uhhxhi]

Now I know what Larry was talking about when he was saying he kind of spoke like a "stereotypical British."

I love it.

[drysdale65]

Classy guy...Brian Epstein is the "unsung hero" of the British Invasion. FWIW that is not Larry Kane (who is an aquaintance of mine), but thank you for posting the interview.

[tunenito]

Someone else posted here saying that was not Larry Kane. Then who is this guy???

Yes, absolutely about Epstein. Thanks for your comments.

[drysdale65]

I have no idea. He looks a bit like Larry and even sounds a little like him so I can see how someone could think it was him. I suspect Larry would know who he is as he conducted countless interviews with the Beatles while on tour w/them in 64/65 and was part of their close knit entourage. He also speaks very highly of Brian. Thanks again for the video.

[gvlive]

his story is quite tragic. thanks for everything, brian. RIP.

[tunenito]

Yes, he ended tragically,

but he gave us the Beatles ...

:-)

[Sibizzel]

aw brian is so cute (yeah i know hes gay)

RIP</3

[blh0003]

His Jewish blood must have been very dilute. He doesn't have any real Semitic features.

[74sodapop]

Definitely.A critic said it all. Without Brian there would be no Beatles

[TheBeatles193]

I agree.

[whathoney73]

There probablly would be no Beatles as history knows them today had it not been for Brian Epstein. Simply because he was the one who saw their greatness and brought it to fruition. But who knows where history would have brought them had Brian not stepped in. But he did and he deserves that credit and now there has been a campaign underway for several years now to get Brian Epstein rightfully placed into the Rock n Roll hall of fame. He belongs there.

[alramone1]

I love how epstein accurately predicts the beatles will be successful for "many years" but it will a "mature success." His early insight into the Beatles' talents was remarkable.

[Chioffi]

Remarkable intelligent and his shrewdness so bright...What a man!!

He always shocks me!!!

[MurrayMD]

Epstein was remarkably intelligent. It's easy to see how the Beatles had a real secret weapon in him. He was arguably the most talented of them all.

[tunenito]

You have a point there ....

[WeekendinLondon]

That's not Larry Kane.

[userdan54]

It's easy to see why and how Brian Epstein was able to open so many doors to launch The Beatles in the UK and America. His well tailored ,urbane and charming demeanor would leave a lasting impression upon anyone he contacted.

After his death, The Beatles continued to provide amazing music, but the group force was dislodged from its moorings. Brian Epstein was the linchpin that kept the band together.

[tunenito]

Fine analysis!

Ubdoubtedly, Brian was a huge part of the Beatles' success. Metaphorically speaking, he took the Beatles from the cellars of the Cavern club and presented them to the world. That's quite an accomplishment.

PS The genius of the Lennon / McCartney music helped too. LOL!

[TheBeatlesToday]

huh i didnt kno eppy sounded like that!

[january1959]

Brian was such a dapper man.

[yerblues1968]

BTW, I had been informed by eppylover that a movie based on the last 6 yrs. of Brian's life is in the works. Filming will start shortly and is intended to be released in Liverpool in mid-2008 to coincide with the Liverpool Capital of Culture. Rolling Stones Magazine had made a brief article about the making of the movie in Feb. 2006. You may learn more about it at fifthbeatlemovie dot com. The actor to portray Brian is not yet revealed, as the person to portray him would have to be the best.

[tunenito]

This is great news, indeed. Let's hope the movie is true to Brian - - he deserves the very best.

[K1360]

ohh brian!!!! i love him he is very hot

[facebookpersonalacct]

He was also very gay

[madaboutmika75]

who cares if he is gay or not he is still cute =]

xx mavvy xx

[beccagirl15]

@madaboutmika75 i kind of have a crush on him lol

[xlnrhl]

"SHOW BUSINESS is an extention of the JEWISH RELIGION"--- John Lennon 1966 . This statement did not - unlike his jesus remark - cause much tension , ironically or maybe otherwise it was perhaps taken as a compensation of sorts - an apology,if you may, for his jesus remark.Correct me if I am wrong but during a '66 interview in america this same jewish remark was brought up by the press: not with laughs! It is only too clear that Anti-semitism is deeply rooted in the american culture.

[aaron4159]

What u said is true, however, in this day and age, u can get away with defaming Jesus, but if u knock Judaism or Jews, at least if u r a public figure, ur career would b over, like Mel Gibson. Yes, it still exists, maybe even stronger, but those r individual feelings that would never be allowed to b broadcasted.

[exile688]

His take on The Beatles' future success was bang on.

[tunenito]

Yes! When Brian said (early in the Beatles' career) that they would be more popular than Elvis it probably seemed pretty outrageous, but TIME HAS PROVED HIM CORRECT. Amazing foresight!

[exile688]

The thing that I love about the Beatles camp was their honesty. There was no 'showbiz BS' in any of their answers, Brian included. They were clearly just as mystified about their success as anyone and they were trying their best to figure it out and explain it.

[yerblues1968]

Tunenito, thank you for this video. It sheds more light about his relationship with the Beatles. If anyone would like to sign for Brian Epstein to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame, either visit his official website or my channel and click on the link. Beatlefest is pushing to have him inducted. Sir George Martin has signed. They would like to receive 100,000 signatures. Thanks!!

[tunenito]

Thanks for the comments. Brian Epstein being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a marvelous idea.

Epstein had a massive role in shaping the British Rock music of the early to mid Sixties, and his influence is felt right up till today.

[yerblues1968]

Thank you tunenito. According to Ray Coleman, "I think there is no doubt that had they not had a manager of Brian Epstein's determination - I don't think they would have emerged from Liverpool. Without Brian Epstein, we wouldn't have seen the Beatles. That's my strong view." Without Brian Epstein, we would not know the Beatles.

[musiclover59]

I agree. The Beatles knew it too, that's why they always seemed to forgive him for all his screw ups later. The world is full of talent that has been left undiscovered.

[FOSEEBOY]

The man who made the BEATLES!!

[Ubermensch18]

Why didn't he have a scouse accent.

[grandlar]

upper class.

[Dzhendobri]

Mmm, such sterotyping, nowadays; imagine how intense such stereotyping was back in 1964 when he karked himself -suffering from feelings of social isolation.

cheers.

from,

del-boy.

[eppylover]

It was an accidental overdose, del-boy. Now you are stereotyping his death.

[W1window]

Dear ep.,

thank you for your comment; One shall re-examine the data one has on his death.

.

In addition to what one has read on paper, there is grafitti at the park -near my house, where he was arrested by police; which says his death was not accidental.

One may tell the council to wash it off.

Cheers.

from,

del-boy.

[eppylover]

Dear del-boy,

OMG. Imagine a person who would grafitti these lies 40 years later. How lame and hateful is that.

I would like to visit that park someday.

If washing the grafitti off is possible, one would love you!

Christine~

p.s. are both Dzhendobri and W1window?

p.p.s....I am 1/4 Polish! Maiden name was Ignasiak!

[IAMDRREMULAKK]

Thats not Larry Kane interviewing him.

[eppylover]

Hm! If it's not, then, please, do you know who this is?

It does seem that the face you see when you google images of "larry kane" does not resemble the man in the vid.

[IAMDRREMULAKK]

Larry Kane at that time was close to The Beatles age and I would recognize his voice. This guy looks and sounds a little like Mike Wallace, though I'm not sure it's him.

[sapphiretaurus]

Brian was truly a classy, kind, and sensible man. The music industry could use more people like him!

[BeatsonsGirl84]

Great interview (and a very good interviewer too). Brian looks so good here. Thanks!

[harihead2]

What a gracious, classy interview. You tell 'em, Eppy! Thanks so much for posting this.

[eppylover]

Bothering you again because there wasn't enough room in the last comment, hahaa....

For a much more truthful accounting of Brian's life, please read "The Brian Epstein Story" by Debbie Geller (also released as "In My Life"), "With The Beatles" or "A Secret History" by Alistair Taylor, and "Magical Mystery Tours-My Life With The Beatles" by Tony Bramwell (NOT Tony Barrow).

THANKS AGAIN!

[tunenito]

To Eppylover, I'll check out your recommendations. It will be interesting to read their accounts of the Beatles. Thanks for the comments!

[eppylover]

Tunenito, Peter Brown's book was written for spite. It is loaded with false gossip, innuendo, and downright lies. He was banned from Beatlefest when his treachery was discovered, but that didn't stop Albert Goldman and others from picking up where he left off. It's a disgrace.

THANK YOU for this video!!! I cannot thank you enough!!!

[tunenito]

As I read Brown's book I often asked myself, "Could this be true?  Is this for real???" Much of what he wrote sounded a bit bizarre, and at times it was just plain funny.

[BeatlesSuperstars]

Oh sexy baby, i like you ohhh!!!!!!!!! i love Brian Epstein

[eppylover]

Brian Epstein was the most devastatingly beautiful man who ever existed.

community.livejournal "dot com" /eppylog/

[veefan1963]

I have Kane's book about The Beatles 64/65 tours called "Ticket To Ride", and it's a very good read.

[tunenito]

Funny you should mention that because I'm going to read it any day now. I'm looking forward to it.

BTW ... I just finished reading Peter Brown's THE LOVE YOU MAKE. I enjoyed it immensely even though he didn't shine the most favorable light on the Beatles.  If you want to read some shocking stuff about the Fab Four (and others!), that's the book ...