The Beatles-Her Kid Brother’s Band w/Lou Harrison–Host Dr. Bob Hieronimus

As a record 73 million viewers watched The Beatles' American debut on The Ed Sullivan Show a half-century ago, the audience was largely unaware of the behind-the scenes efforts in the preceding weeks and months that made the historic February 9, 1964 performance a reality. Those efforts were spearheaded by Louise Harrison, sister of guitarist George Harrison, from her home in a small town in southern Illinois. In My Kid Brother's Band a.k.a. The Beatles Louise describes her tireless efforts to help promote The Beatles and their records (already household names in England) on this side of the Atlantic where they were still completely unknown. We learn of Lou’s crucial behind-the-scenes work as an American resident to guide Beatles' manager Brian Epstein and producer George Martin and assist them in the effort to spread Beatlemania from Britain to the U.S. She even traveled with The Beatles on their three American tours in the summer of '64, '65 and '66.  Lou shares her memories of her parents’ home in Liverpool and how it became a regular hangout for the group, and how her parents provided a nurturing environment for George and the other Beatles.  She tells us how the family principles helped to guide Harrison and the band through their unprecedented success during the 60s and through George's solo career. "It's important for you to know more about our parents and our upbringing, so you can better understand how (George) became the man you love and admire."  My Kid Brother's Band... a.k.a. The Beatles, Acclaim Press, 2014. Hosted by Dr. Bob Hieronimus www.21stCenturyRadio.com. Produced by Hieronimus & Co. for 21st Century Radio®.  Edited version provided to Nightlight Radio with permission.