Jude Southerland Kessler, Author at CultureSonar

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.

by Jude Southerland Kessler September 16, 2019 Comments1

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For the Beatles, “Mr. Moonlight” Always Felt Right

A song from the American South took Liverpool by storm — and the Beatles made the most of “Mr. Moonlight.” But it may have lost something in translation.

by Jude Southerland Kessler July 2, 2019 Comments4

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John Lennon: The Spiritual Beatle?

George Harrison is often seen as “the spiritual Beatle.” Author Jude Southerland Kessler makes a good case for the surprising spirituality of John Lennon

by Jude Southerland Kessler May 14, 2019 Comments0

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The Beatles: Aug. 1964, New York City

Helicopters, a stolen necklace and the insanity of New York all figured in one of the Beatles’ first trips to America.

by Jude Southerland Kessler April 23, 2019 Comments1

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“The Ed Sullivan Show” Studio, February 9, 1964

Before the screams began, Ed Sullivan and his crew had spotted the brilliance of the Beatles as they rehearsed. A new excerpt from Jude Southerland Kessler’s “John Lennon” series offers some backstage insights.

by Jude Southerland Kessler March 26, 2019 Comments1

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Beatles, Abbey Road: Feb. 11, 1963

Time was tight during a pivotal recording session for the Beatles. But they made the absolute most of it. Jude Southerland Kessler recreates a key moment in early Beatle history.