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IT'S ALL TOO MUCH: Adventures of a Teenage Beatles Fan in the '60s and Beyond Kindle Edition

by David Stark (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Forewords by Richard Buskin and Lesley-Ann Jones.

It’s All Too Much is the unique memoir by music industry veteran David Stark, who grew up in north London during the 1960s as a dedicated Beatles fan and was lucky enough to meet his musical heroes on various memorable occasions. From gate-crashing the Yellow Submarine film premiere in 1968 (aged just fifteen) and ending up sitting directly behind the group, to meeting all of them individually in some extraordinary circumstances, David has some highly entertaining stories about his many Beatles encounters which have never been told before.

As he says, “I was extremely lucky to have been in the right time and place to witness some of pop music’s most iconic moments during the late ’60s. Apart from crashing the Yellow Submarine premiere, I was also at the Rolling Stones’ legendary Rock And Roll Circus film shoot where John Lennon played; watched Jimi Hendrix supporting The Who at the Saville Theatre in early 1967 with all the Beatles present; and was also there when Hendrix sensationally opened another famous show with his version of ‘Sgt. Pepper’.

“I was also present (and photographed) at John and Yoko’s court appearance following their infamous drug bust in 1968, and met them right up until they left for New York in 1971. I’ve also met Paul many times up to the present day, of which I have some great stories. I once introduced George Harrison to my mum at the Albert Hall, while another time I cheekily visited Ringo with a pal to ask him out for a drink one Saturday night. By a mix of chutzpah, sheer nerve and luck I got to meet all the Beatles in person on many occasions, and even received letters from them a couple of times.”

However, David’s stories don’t end with the 1960s, as he continued to encounter all the individual Beatles into the 1970s and beyond, culminating in 2006 when Sir Paul McCartney inducted him as a ‘Companion of LIPA’ at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts for his work with songwriting students. He also knew the late Sir George Martin, who has his own chapter in the book, as does John Lennon’s legendary Aunt Mimi, whom David visited and became friends with just months after Lennon’s senseless murder in 1980.

David is also a life-long drummer who plays with the Trembling Wilburys tribute band, as well as having played drums with The Quarrymen on one occasion. He was also responsible for the erection of an official Blue Plaque for the late Brian Epstein outside his old offices in London’s Argyll Street in 2014; and was one of a small group of fellow supporters who, in 2019, achieved the placing of a long-awaited Blue Plaque at 3 Savile Row to mark the Beatles’ final live appearance on the roof of Apple in 1969.

All these stories and many more are included in the book, along with numerous photographs from David’s personal collection and other sources. There has never been a Beatles book quite this one, with so many extraordinary first-hand experiences all told with a great sense of humour. A must-read for all Fabs fans!

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08YDH277H
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 8, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1940 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 167 pages

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mixer

Determined to be a part of history, rather than just an observer.

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021

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What starts out as a personal memoir (and taps collective memory of the era) evolves into a crazy-quilt kaleidoscope of coincidence, guts, and serendipity, landing David amongst his heroes. As a friend said to me, upon my arrival to New York ages ago; ‘aim for the stars, if you don’t hit one, at least you could be hanging out with them’ - that’s Stark’s book in a nutshell.

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Blaze

- as if you were there too

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2021

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The photos included in "Its All Too Much" are more than worth the price of admission, and the book is a terrific read.
It is written in such a way that you could be there, too - inching your way into an opening night celebrity gathering, or rushing your way through the streets of London.
Get a copy while you can!

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Lawrence Shainman

The life I should have lived!

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021

I first learned about David when he was interviewed on a popular podcast called "The Beatles Naked." One of the hosts, Richard Buskin, wrote a forward to the book. I was working out at the gym, laughing out loud to David's stories as I pounded away on the elliptical. I ordered the book as soon as I got home so I could learn more about his incredible, improbable story. David is just as funny and fascinating in print as he is in a podcast. I'm a couple of years older than David, and if I had grown up in England instead of the US (a huge "if"), I hope I would have lived the same life he chronicles in the book. Might have even been his best friend. I am pleased to give this entertaining book five enthusiastic stars.

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Jon G. Wilkerson

The Best New Beatle Book in Years

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2021

The best new Beatle book to have come out in years. How I wish I could have been in his shoes for anyone of his brushes with the Fabs. Do yourself a favor and get it. Thanks David.

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DIRTBAG

WISH WE'D BEEN THERE!

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021

It's nice to follow along David's timeline throughout a time the rest of us (Beatle Freaks) experienced from afar.

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Karen B.

A must read for Beatle Fans

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021

A great read for anyone who ever wanted to experience The Beatles up close and personal! David Stark was creative and took the initiative that many wished they did to meet not only The Beatles but other amazing rock stars of the 60s and beyond. He drops many names, that would be known to those in the music business, and manage to make a career in the music business. His book is a personal look into life as a Beatle fan who made his dreams come true, and you know that can't be bad!

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Robert Richer

A must read for music lover and Fab Four fans

Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2021

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If you like good stories you will like this book. If you like music you will enjoy it even more.
If you are a Beatles fan you will adore it!

Get ready for a Magical Mystery Tour!!!

Petmor

Ein Beatles Buch der ganz anderen Art

Reviewed in Germany on July 10, 2021

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Ein Beatles-Buch der ganz anderen Art. Ich habe es genossen!

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Dr Winston O'Boogie

It'a All Too Real! Excellent fan book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2021

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David Stark's excellent 'It's All Too Much' is a Beatles fan book, but quite possibly one of the best Beatles fan books you'll ever read. It's the tale of a die-hard Beatles fan in the right place at the right time, the boy who gatecrashed the 'Yellow Submarine' movie premier in 1968, only to be awarded by one of the Fab Four some three decades later for his services to music! If, like myself, you happen to be a hardcore Beatles fan too a lot of it will ring true in a deja vu sort of way, a great example of this for me was finally getting 'The White Album' home and pawing over it's contents for hours, or not knowing what to do with yourself or how to cope on December 9th 1980, the day that news of John Lennon's death broke in the UK. It's got some incredible pictures too, including a letter from Apple CEO Peter Brown signed by himself and Ringo Starr explaining to David that he'd won a competition for which there was, at least initially, no prize!! Plus a number of familiar Beatles photos were if you look closely, oh yeah, there's David Stark. It charts a journey from the early Sixties to present day and all the possible Beatle sightings that go with it, while also telling the story of a drummer who was briefly an estate agent, worked for Decca Records (yes, he did get to ask Dick Rowe why?) and went on to launch Song Link. A great story by a good man - Now don't take my word for it buy one.....

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Russell Wilson

Essential reading for all Beatles fans!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2021

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I knew about this book a good few months before publication and was eagerly awaiting it's launch. Being born in the 60's, sadly I was not lucky enough to experience Beatlemania first hand. But, since my Mum has always been a massive fan of everything Beatles related, she was responsible for my own enthusiasm for their music. Obviously without "being there" yourself, any kind of accurate, historic account of the people and the era, (when you are drawn to a particular band), is really gold dust. David Stark's book comes under that category, and is full of his own passion for the band. It's a great description of the time, the people and the places which surrounded the Swinging 60's. There's also many accounts of David's own experiences where he either got lucky, or took a chance to try and meet his heroes. In addition it's clear to see that this early influence of the music business, steered the author's life and career. To go from a Beatles "Super Fan" who aspired to be part of their inner circle, to someone who is now recognised by the surviving Beatles - in a lifetime, is quite an achievement. If you are intrigued by The Beatles and their enduring legacy, read this book - you won't be disappointed.

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