Jeff Slate continues to live his life immersed in Rock N Roll. Never confined solely to his own music through the years, his work as a rock journalist has also been an incredible part of his creative life. His writings including Liner Notes for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Dylan, just to name a few.

This was a fascinating conversation through his own unique musical journey, beginning in the heart of 1980's New York City, through to his many interactions with his musical heroesalong the way. At the core of his inspiration from a young age, those four young men from Liverpool.

Jeff's most recent album, 'Last Day of Summer' (2024) is a genuinely terrific work, start to finish, and well worth discovering, if you are yet to do so.

A link below to Jeff's website can be found below also.

I should mention that my little laugh on the intro (in case it seems out of place) is prompted by a moment from Jeff tocamera. You’ll soon find the video version of this chat across the YCTTM Socials and on the (newly introduced at time of recording) YouTube Channel.

Let's get talking with Jeff Slate.

https://jeffslatehq.com/

'RIBBONS OF RUST: The Beatles' Recording History In Context: Volume 1 - July 1954 Through January 1963' is an exciting new addition into the world of Beatles Scholarship. This book is what happens when two leading Beatles authors come together, each with a clear (and shared) vision to create something unique that serves to further enrich the incredible story of The Fab Four.

'RIBBONS OF RUST' is a genuinely valuable resource in better appreciating The Beatles as young men, completely of their time. A time more thrilling , more dynamic, than we may have otherwise fully appreciated.

Discover more via the links below.

Now, let's get talking with Robert Rodriguez and Jerry Hammack.

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Ribbons-Rust-Beatles-Recording-History/dp/098925559X

Official Book Site:

https://ribbonsofrust.net/

Welcome along to a very special episode.

Sir Bob Geldof will be a stranger to nobody. His remarkable journey now being celebrated in his touring production, 'Songs & Stories from an incredible LIFE - WTF!' across Australia. The final show of the tour taking place April 5 in Perth, Western Australia, at the time of this recording.

What may not be fully known about Sir Bob is the real impact of The Beatles in his life. Here he goes on to share some truly wonderful insights about the friendship, and interactions, made between Paul and George through the years.

Sir Bob Geldof continues to live with a passion and fire in his belly, that makes him uniquely who he is to this very day.

This was a genuine honour and an episode I'm very excited to share with you here. Enjoy Sir Bob sharing some of his Beatles memories.