First published 2009
Mark Lewisohn chronicles how London transformed the Beatles from Liverpool natives into global superstars. His comprehensive guide documents 467 specific sites where the band worked, lived, and shaped music history. Lewisohn traces their journey from Abbey Road studios to the famous Savile Row rooftop performance, showing how the city became as integral to their story as their hometown. The book positions London as the Beatles' creative headquarters, where they recorded their most influential albums and established their lasting legacy. Lewisohn combines historical research with practical touring information, including detailed maps, rare photographs, and specialized sections covering album cover locations and film sites. The guide serves both serious Beatles scholars and casual fans seeking to walk in the footsteps of John, Paul, George, and Ringo through the streets where they created the soundtrack to the 1960s.
Genres: biography, history, 20th-century, british-literature, non-fiction, music
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical, informative
Setting: Abbey Road, Savile Row, London
Period: 1960s
248 pages · Paperback · Interlink Books