Brunch Bytes
Pull up a chair to the table and nibble on Brunch Bytes, tiny tidbits of short Beatles interviews, music tracks, and other amazing gems!
Billy Preston Interview & Songs
Beatle Brunch Host Joe Johnson, along with Beatles Channel host Tom Frangione, met and talked with the true "Fifth Beatle", Billy Preston on August 21, 2004, about his then new EP CD of Beatles tunes and his plans for those songs, plus everything George and Beatles. Surprisingly, Billy told us he was a listener of Beatle Brunch, which just made our day. Billy passed away on June 6, 2006 at the age of 59.He is truly missed.
Steve Miller Band RADIO SPECIAL
A long-lost Steve Miller Band concert from Aug of 1977 is NOW a newly released live album by Miller. Listen to this radio show all about it, produced and narrated by Dan Neer.
Plastic Ono Band RADIO SPECIAL
John & Yoko's Plastic Ono Band 50th anniversary remix remaster is OUT. Here this this 1-hour radio show hosted by noted British archivist, author and radio personality, Kevin Howlett, featuring interviews with Ringo Starr, Klaus Voorman, Yoko Ono, Alan White and many others, PLUS historic recollections from John Lennon. Enjoy this commercial free special honoring John & Yoko's favorite project together: Plastic Ono Band.
McCartney III Imagined – 5 Tracks
Paul has released a re-Imagined edition of his highly acclaimed McCartney III album with special guests singing and playing their vision for the songs. Here are a couple of tracks from Imagined. Enjoy them all on the Brunch!
Ringo Starr – Zoom In – EP OUT NOW
Ringo has released his new EP (extended play single) called "Zoom In", 5 songs that include some very special guests! We've posted all five tracks here for you to sample. Thanks for your Beatle Brunch membership! Enjoy them all on the Brunch!
Steve Lukather Intv by Joe J
Steve Lukather's been part of the band TOTO for more than 40 years. He's been a part of Ringo's All Starr Band for 9 years and NOW Steve has a new album out called "I Found the Sun Again". Joe J talks with Luke about his amazing career, his love for The Beatles and working with Ringo. What a blast!
Louise Harrison Intv by Joe Johnson
George's sister Louise Harrison spoke to Joe Johnson a few years ago and talked all about her Beatle Brother. Louise tells us the ACTUAL day George was born, and recalls the first time she heard "All Things Must Pass", and who it was written for.
Remembering Gerry Marsden
Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers, died Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 at the age of 78. In the celebration of his life, we remember Gerry on the Brunch via a BBC interview in 1964 with Brian Mathew of the BBC, "Pop Profiles."
McCartney III – Exclusive Track Clips
The first music fans can hear from the new McCartney III album is a :33 second clip of the song “Find my Way” posted here. Clips from additional songs are posted below for your listening pleasure. Enjoy them all on the Brunch!
Kit’s Beatles Gift Guide
It's another year, and we're joined once again by Kit O'Toole, who has put together another stellar Beatles gift guide for 2020. Here is Joe J's interview with her! Get your money out.