SUMMARY: Leader Lennon examines Tune In's major thesis, that John Lennon was and is the leader and implicit owner of The Beatles forever. 

We take a hard look at Tune In’s obvious affection for hierarchy and dominance and how this pervades its storytelling. We'll discuss the deficiencies of this framework, why it is a problem, and how it distorts the Beatles’ story.

PLAYLIST

Tiger Man RUFUS THOMAS

Lovin’ Machine WYNONIE HARRIS

Honey Don’t CARL PERKINS

Besame Mucho TRIO LOS PANCHOS

Crying, Waiting, Hoping BUDDY HOLLY

C’mon Everybody EDDIE COCHRAN

Soldier of Love THE BEATLES

Rip it Up ELVIS PRESLEY

I’ll Be On My Way THE BEATLES

SOURCES

The Beatles by Hunter Davies (1968)

Pre-Fab by Colin Hanton (2018)

The Beatles by Bob Spitz (2005)

John by Cynthia Lennon (2005)

Alan Williams from Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle, BBC (2005)

Lennon Remember Interview w/ Jann Wenner (1971)