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Author Archives: Tony Barrell

Full Name: Tony Barrell Website: http://www.tonybarrell.com Info: Tony Barrell is a pop historian, journalist, editor and Londoner who has spent much of his life interviewing musicians. He has written many major articles for The Sunday Times and other publications. His 2017 work The Beatles on the Roof is the first book to be published about the Fab Four’s famous 1969 rooftop concert.

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RAISING THE ROOF

Tony Barrell explains why he wrote 'The Beatles on the Roof'

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SATELLITE OF JOY

So many people are 'over the moon' these days. How did that start?

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MUSICAL MAJESTIES

Why is the music business full of royal titles?

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TOYS AND GIRLS

The expression 'toy boy' is older than many people think

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TOWERS OF POWER

What are those tall London buildings behind the Beatles on the roof?

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PARSONS KNOWS

Alan Parsons rewinds his unique career in music

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ROCK AND RULA

Marc Bolan and Rula Lenska were born on exactly the same day

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A PAIR OF THESPIANS

Diana Rigg and Natalie Wood were born on the same day. What else do they have in common?

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GLOVE ACTUALLY

Gloves are just shoes for the hands

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MISTLETOE AND SPIES

How can we add some Christmas sparkle to the James Bond films?