JOHNNIE HAMP AND THE BEATLES

 Johnnie Hamp was the FIRST TV Producer who recognised the Beatles talent and potential.
He was the FIRST to secure their TV appearance and booked them regular for Granada TV.
Another FIRST for MANCHESTER!

DID YOU KNOW?

Johnnie first saw The Beatles whilst talent spotting with agent and entrepreneur Don Arden in Hamburg. He spied the group the in the Top Ten Club and remembered:
 
‘They were scuffy characters but they had a beat in their music which I liked’
 
Don Arden took a definite shine and interest in The Beatles and I’ve often wondered what would have happened if he ended up managing the group.

The man reputedly held a rival manager out of an upper floor window
by his legs to agree to a proposition!   
 

The editor is hoping to interview Johnnie Hamp in the near future!

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