Author: Jude Southerland Kessler

Jude Southerland Kessler is the leading expert on the life of John Lennon and the author of The John Lennon Series, a projected 9-volume expanded biography taking readers chronologically through John’s life. The first five volumes are out in print, plus a new audiobook version of "She Loves You" (Vol. 3). With a personal Lennon library of over 300 books, Kessler undertook seven trips to Liverpool, England to interview John Lennon’s childhood friends, early band members, art college mates, and business associates before embarking on writing the series, which is told in a narrative format and heavily documented. You can learn more about Jude's work at johnlennonseries.com.

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by Jude Southerland Kessler September 23, 2022 Comments3

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Driven! John Lennon’s Scalextric Cars

Few things gave John Lennon more pleasure than his collection of Scalextric cars, an early version of “Hot Wheels.”

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by Jude Southerland Kessler July 29, 2022 Comments5

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“Surprise, Surprise” for John Lennon

A new documentary examines the 18 months that John Lennon spent with May Pang. One Lennon song describes it in particularly joyous fashion.

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by Jude Southerland Kessler May 23, 2022 Comments15

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Help! “There’s More Here Than Meets the Eye!”

In Beatles movies, “A Hard Days Night” tends to get all the love. We make the case for a closer look at “Help!”

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by Jude Southerland Kessler March 26, 2022 Comments1

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“The Beatles Fab Four Cities” – A Unique Travelogue

The Beatles left their mark all over the world — but in four cities in particular. A new book showcases them all.

by Jude Southerland Kessler February 28, 2022 Comments2

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Not Since 1965: The Fab Music of 2021-2022

The last 2 years have been an amazing time of collaboration on the music scene. Here are some samples worth checking out (really).