The Not Old - Better Show #769 Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans
Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
đïžâš Attention Beatles enthusiasts! Discover Kenneth Womack's insights on Mal Evans, the unsung hero behind The Beatles. đ From a Beatles scholar's perspective, delve into untold stories and redefine history. Tune in for a captivating episode! đ§đ #BeatlesUncovered #MalEvansRevealed đŒđđđ”
Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. Iâm Paul Vogelzang and today we dive into a narrative that not only revolutionizes our understanding of an iconic rock band but challenges conventional thought about who deserves a place in the annals of history. Joining us today is Smithsonian Associate and Beatels historian, author Kenneth Womack. Ken Womack will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our web site for more details about Ken Womackâs presentation, titled, Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans: We have a lot to unpack today. So, let's get into it. What you're about to hear challenges the way we view history, music, and the people who stand just outside the limelight.
In advance or Ken Womackâs presentation at Smithsonian Associates, our conversation today takes an unexpected turn as Womack delves into his latest workâa biography about Mal Evans, Womackâs book, Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans Mal Evans was The Beatles' longtime personal assistant. For those of you unfamiliar with Evans, you're not alone. His story is largely untold, and much of what's been written about him has turned out to be incorrect. This book, backed by exhaustive research, seeks to set the record straight. The Evans that emerges from Womack's work is a far cry from the hulking, background figure that history has often painted. Malcolm Evans, the Beatlesâ long-time roadie, personal assistant, and devoted friend, was an invaluable member of the bandâs inner circle. A towering figure in horn-rimmed glasses, Evans loomed large in the Beatlesâ story, contributing at times as a performer and sometime lyricist, while struggling to protect his beloved âboys.â He was there for the whole of the groupâs remarkable story: from the Shea Stadium triumph through the creation of the timeless cover art for Sgt. Pepperâs Lonely Hearts Club Band and the famous Let It Be rooftop concert.
That of course is our guest today, Smithsonian Assocaite, Beatles historian and author of the new book, Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans. Ken Womack graciously agreed to read a passage from his wonderful book, and now please join me in welcoming back to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Assocaite Ken Womack.
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