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The Cutting Edge: The Story of the Beatles’ Hairdresser Who Defined an Era Hardcover – February 27, 2018

by Leslie Cavendish (Author)

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The Beatles' hair changed the world. As their increasingly wild, untamed manes grew, to the horror of parents everywhere, they set off a cultural revolution as the most tangible symbol of the Sixties' psychedelic dream of peace, love and playful rebellion. In the midst of this epochal change was Leslie Cavendish, hairdresser to the Beatles and some of the greatest stars of the music and entertainment industry.

But just how did a fifteen-year-old Jewish school dropout from an undistinguished North London suburb, with no particular artistic talent or showbusiness connections, end up literally at the cutting edge of Sixties' fashion in just four years? His story – honest, always entertaining and inspiring – parallels the meteoric rise of the Beatles themselves, and is no less astounding.

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288 pages
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Alma Books
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February 27, 2018
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5.71 x 1.07 x 8.56 inches
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1846884314
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978-1846884313
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Leslie Cavendish was born in East London and grew up in a large Jewish family in Burnt Oak, North London. He was apprenticed to Vidal Sassoon in 1962, becoming a stylist in his own right three years later. He became Paul McCartney's private hairdresser in 1966, and soon began to work on the image of all four Beatles, at the Apple offices and in their recording studios, and was even invited along as a friend and participant on the Magical Mystery Tour. In 1967, he opened his own salon, backed by Apple and the Beatles, at 161 King's Road, Chelsea.

After the official breakup of the Beatles, Leslie closed his salon and ran a clothing boutique in South London, while remaining a freelance hairdresser. In 1978, he entered the family footwear business and remained there until 1998 before moving to Spain. He now works for a major charity but also conducts occasional “VIP Beatles Tours” of London, lectures on the Beatles and Sixties culture, and consults with the Beatles Fan Club. Leslie has two sons and divides his time between Britain and Spain. This is his first book.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alma Books (February 27, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1846884314
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1846884313
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.11 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.71 x 1.07 x 8.56 inches

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I'm a psychologist with a doctoral thesis on the topic of laughter and humor. I teach positive psychology, among other courses, at Saint Louis University (Madrid Campus). A few years ago I co-founded Serious Fun (Humor Positivo in Spanish), a training consultancy specialized in the applications of humor, fun and play in the workplace: www.humorpositivo.com. As an author, I've written 16 books published in more than 20 countries, including novels, non-fiction and children's books. I'd like to be an astronaut when I grow up.
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Soy psicólogo con una tesis doctoral sobre la risa y el humor. Enseño psicólogía positiva en Saint Louis University (Campus de Madrid). Soy co-fundador de Humor Positivo, una consultora de formación especializada en las aplicaciones del humor, la diversión y las emociones positivas en el trabajo: www.humorpositivo.com. Como autor he escrito 16 libros publicados en más de 20 países, entre ellos novelas, no-ficción y literatura infantil y juvenil. De mayor quiero ser astronauta.
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I left school at 15 years old, without any artistic qualifications to become a hairdresser. I worked for the iconic “’60s” hair stylist Vidal Sassoon. I counted many of the stars of the day among his clients — including Keith Moon, Bee Gees, Dave Clark Five, James Hunt, Terry Stamp, Jane Asher, James Taylor and so many more — but the jewel in my career’s crown was styling perhaps the four most famous heads of hair in history: The Beatles. In late 1966, through Paul McCartney’s then-girlfriend, Jane Asher who was my client, I met and began cutting McCartney’s hair at his home in St. John’s Wood on a street ironically called Cavendish Avenue. Eventually, I styled the other three Beatles’ as well and became part of their inner circle, attending Beatles Recording Sessions and joining the band on the Magical Mystery Tour. They even tempted him away from Sassoon’s to open his own salon at their Apple Tailoring boutique in London’s King Rd. Leslie was also in the building at 3 Saville Row for that famous Roof Top Concert.
Today Leslie attends many Beatles related events and lectures at Conventions, Universities, TV and radio about fashion, music, and Sixties culture.
To keep the memories alive, he offers exclusive “VIP Beatles Tours”. They take you around the most important Beatles locations in London. Using the many anecdotes of his time with the Beatles, he provides you with an exclusive insight into their lives at that time, and you will hear his own personal stories of the Beatles first-hand
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Anne DiZio

A Lovely Story to be savored like a warm conversation

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2017

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Reading this book, I realized that the written words were transformed into a warm, lively voice--the comforting feeling of finding oneself in the hands of an expert and knowing, without a doubt that you would leave with the possible haircut, created expressly for you. But also enveloped in the experience of of an easy and restorative camaraderie.

It is easy to imagine how the Beatles must have felt when they gave Leslie Cavendish their trust.

His descriptions of his experiences with the Beatles in their world reveal so much about the writer himself. His uncanny eye for detail is revealed in his anecdotes. And while he is very discreet, the subtlety of his observations defines the richness of his experiences, the love and affection he felt for the Beatles, the honesty and kindness you would expect from a person who was welcomed into the Beatles' world.

At the end of the book, Cavendish describes a warm, joyous, moving reunion with Paul McCartney, the feeling of instant recognition after not seeing one another for decades. A unique and beautiful connection reaffirmed.

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c.m.h.

No trash in this book!

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2019

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I always enjoy reading about different people’s perspectives on my favorite subject, The Beatles. Everyone else in the Fab’s orbit has written a book, why not their hairdresser? Leslie was witness to some pivotal Beatle history and takes us on an interesting ride through the 60’s, giving us a fair and balanced account of his experiences. Overall, a very enjoyable read without all the factual errors you can easily spot in other people’s books. I mostly think it’s best to read the books of those that actually knew the guys. Leslie Cavendish comes off as a decent and respectful person. He sounds like someone you would really like in real life and was a good and loyal friend.

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youngfam

Photo log doesn't make the cut

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018

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Doesn't have that many pictures of the guys getting haircuts!

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Katherine Wolf

Great Stories

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018

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This is a fabulous account of the world of the Beatles, Apple Corp. and London at the height of the swinging sixties, as told from the humble perspective of their hairstylist Leslie Cavendish. His accounts of how disguising Paul in a Penny Lane haircut inspired Sargeant Peppers and how he narrowly missed the Manson Family killings are not to be missed. This is the kind of book you can’t put down.

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Valerie Byron

The real deal

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2019

Having been a part of the swinging sixties myself and also having worked for the great Johnnie Hamp who put the Beatles on television, among other pop greats, I opened this book with trepidation. To my complete joy and surprise, I could not put it down. Leslie Cavendish writes with honesty, humor and humility. I was very pleased to see that he was not then, and is not now, overly impressed with himself. He admits it. He was at the right place at the right time, and happily and gratefully jumped on the bandwagon, keeping true to himself and loyal to those who gave him such wonderful opportunities. I found myself running to my i-phone to play Beatle songs I was not familiar with, as well as learning such interesting information about the Fab Four and their real personalities. The book is a true page turner, and I enjoyed it so much, I bought a copy for a friend. Congratulations to the author and his co-writer. I found almost no errors (I am an author and book editor), which is rare today. Definitely recommend to all those who love the Beatles and the sixties.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018

I did not have high hopes that this book would be interesting (I thought it was a reach for a person who cut their hair to be coming out with a book), but this book is great; it is absolutely great. It is an adventure of all kinds of interesting things in the author's life, and it is especially interesting as an insight into The Beatles from a perspective that is most unique. Summing up my opinion of this book is that simple. Great stories, humorous, serious, touching, and full of personal accounts with The Beatles.

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Mr W.

More than a hairdresser

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2022

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What a fantastic insight into defining moments in music and fashion history. The impact of Leslie Cavendish on The Beatles and more is hard to quantify until you read this book. The stories are so well told and provide a fascinating commentary of such an important time. To come from such an “ordinary” background and be so influential and well connected is inspiring. If like me, you love to read about the 60s, The Beatles and all things cool without the sensationalism, then this is for you.
My only regret is having waited this long to read it.

Gil Puchol, José María

Le coiffeur des Beatles nous raconte ses expériences.

Reviewed in France on October 1, 2017

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Un livre très correct, bien édité qui pourrait avoir bien plus d'anecdotes mais il y a des choses très intéressantes. Leslie Cavendish était un collaborateur des Beatles discret, au point que personne ne l'a repéré jusqu'à présent. Il travaillait dans la boutique des Beatles Tailoring à King's Road et partageait le local avec la mode de John Crittle. Leslie Cavendish était très apprécié de Paul McCartney, qui se faisait couper les cheveux à la maison car il ne voulait pas aller au salon de Vidal Sassoon ou Cavendish travaillait avant d'être embauché par Les Beatles. Voilà un autre point de vue sur ce que c'était la vie autour des Fab Four. Cavendish a accueilli chez lui les Hells Angels qui étaient venus de Los Angeles aux bureaux d'Apple invités par George Harrison. Il y a une anecdote sympathique à propos du danger des journalistes autour des Beatles et leur recherche de scoops. Un titulaire dans la presse disait: "John Lennon sur le point de rester chauve". Ça a beaucoup gainé Dereck Taylor, l'agent de presse des Beatles, et bien sûr John Lennon qui était très inquiet de perdre sa chevelure. Si il y a quelqu'un qui se connait en cheveux longs qui ont révolutionné le monde et la mode dans les 60's, c'est sans doute Leslie Cavendish.

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horatio

It’s a must for Beatles and 60s fans

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2020

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This is my favourite book this year . I learned stuff about Vidal Sassoon I never knew and there is so much to it rather than just a book about a hairdresser . I was captivated all the way through , even at the start , I usually want to rush through childhood stories in biographies as I just want to get to the pre fame bit but his life is so interesting . Nearly everything from the 60s I’ve been obsessed with and thought cool , Leslie was either there or had a connection to it . It is a well written book as well and I found myself routing fir the working class bloke all the way through and wanting him to succeed . I will be telling stories from this book and recommending it to friends for many years now

Onizone

Another angle on the Fabs

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2021

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For the hard core Beatles fan, there is new information in this charming book which has the glow of being in the right place at the right time in the 60s.

Jonty

Highly enjoyable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2020

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What a fabulous insight into life behind the scenes in the Beatles era. It was fascinating to read about the author's life and his experiences with a variety of celebrities, especially Paul McCartney, without resorting to sensationalism. I greatly admired his discretion and honesty. A highly enjoyable read.

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