Brian Epstein

[Ged]

Someone on the phone-in actually said 'What did he do for Liverpool?'

The ignorance of some people

Have you seen the stable of musicians he assembled under his banner - He managed the Merseybeat scene.

With a little help from his friends like Bill Harry, Bob Wooler, Sam Leach, Alan Williams who hosted, promoted and reported on local shows.

[ChrisGeorge]

Originally Posted by Ged

Someone on the phone-in actually said 'What did he do for Liverpool?'

The ignorance of some people

Have you seen the stable of musicians he assembled under his banner - He managed the Merseybeat scene.

With a little help from his friends like Bill Harry, Bob Wooler, Sam Leach, Alan Williams who hosted, promoted and reported on local shows.

Agreed, Ged. Brian Epstein was himself a star on the local music scene and not just because he managed the Beatles. As Steven said, he helped a lot of struggling musicians to stardom, not just the ones he managed.

Chris

[Ged]

Though I do agree with what Billy Butler said. He was a shy person and would blush brightly at the thought of a statue to him. I can see the sense in getting one for Noel Chavasse first.

No way would I like a statue of Epstein.
Ken dodd would be more suitable.
As Ged said Noel Chavasse even.
A real man that we could all appreciate,a man that my great grandad would of been proud of

[john]

Originally Posted by John(Zappa)

No way would I like a statue of Epstein.
Ken dodd would be more suitable.
As Ged said Noel Chavasse even.
A real man that we could all appreciate,a man that my great grandad would of been proud of.

Oh well John each to their own opinion, shame you think like that.

[shytalk]

Originally Posted by john

Oh well John each to their own opinion, shame you think like that.

I respect everyones right to their opinion, everyone doesn't think the same way.

[john]

Originally Posted by shytalk

I respect everyones right to their opinion, everyone doesn't think the same way.

[Steven]

All I am saying is that his sexual preferences don't come in to this. I know it must have been difficult for Brian during that era to disguise his true sexual identity. Gays were openly frowned upon and often prosecuted at that time.
I always found him to be a very shy and un-assuming person, who was a gentleman in every visible way. He was deeply respected by most of the bands and he even had time to chat with little raggamuffins like me.
If he was alive now and knew that they intended to dedicate a statue to him ~ ~ he would run 10 miles before he packed his suitcase.

[lindylou]

Of all the heroes and heroines, of all the people of note, and all the statues of the famous, how are we to know who was gay and who wasn't.
I bet there must be some who were gay.

[Steven]

Originally Posted by Steven

All I am saying is that his sexual preferences don't come in to this. I know it must have been difficult for Brian during that era to disguise his true sexual identity. Gays were openly frowned upon and often prosecuted at that time.
I always found him to be a very shy and un-assuming person, who was a gentleman in every visible way. He was deeply respected by most of the bands and he even had time to chat with little raggamuffins like me.
If he was alive now and knew that they intended to dedicate a statue to him ~ ~ he would run 10 miles before he packed his suitcase.

Even in Dublin a few months ago, Molly, Gerry and I walked across St. Stephen's Green and admired a magnificent statue of Oscar Wilde.