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Mal Evans's lost memoir: Inside Beatlemania and Elvis encounter
2 Nov
Summary
- Mal Evans's unpublished memoir details historic Beatles-Elvis meeting.
- The memoir offers an insider's view of Beatlemania's electrifying atmosphere.
- It recounts perilous tour experiences, including a Philippines encounter.
A previously unpublished memoir by Mal Evans, The Beatles' loyal road manager, is set to be released 50 years after it was written. Titled "With the Beatles," the book offers an intimate and candid account of Evans's experiences with the iconic band. It includes a detailed narrative of the historic meeting between The Beatles and Elvis Presley in August 1965, a moment Evans described as the most significant of his career.
The memoir, meticulously compiled by Beatles expert Kenneth Womack from Evans's recordings and writings, spans his journey from a bouncer at Liverpool's Cavern Club to his integral role during the "Help!" album sessions and beyond. Evans captured thousands of photographs and collected significant memorabilia, establishing himself as the band's first archivist.
Beyond the music, Evans's writings also shed light on the challenges faced by the band during their global tours. One notable account describes a terrifying incident in the Philippines, where the group encountered hostility and threats after inadvertently offending Imelda Marcos, the first lady.
