How Did Brian Epstein Changed His Life
Standing in a dank, cramped club. Waiting for the music to begin. Pushing and shoving just to get a little closer to the boys in leather. Hearing the guitars play and the drummer pound. Hearing their voices as rise in harmony as the mass of people scream with excitement. Brian Epstein strolled into such a scene in a tiny, sweaty club in Liverpool, England; What Epstein discovered that night changed his life, and the world forever. Epstein changed their stage image, and secured them a recording contract, and more. This not only changed The Beatles lives forever, but changed Epstein's life and the entire world. The Beatles could not have succeeded without their manager, Brian Epstein. The most beloved, famous, influential, band in rock history owes its career to a gentlemanly, appliance store manager who never managed a band before.
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The Epstein family owned a furniture store next to The North End Road Music Store. The Epstein family later expanded and bought The North End Music Store. Epstein began working at the family furniture in 1950 at the age of 16. Epstein’s father opened another North End Road Music Store where Epstein, ironically put in charge of record sales. Epstein thrived; he loved music and was always on the lookout for new acts. Brian’s interest in music led him to the Cavern Club, just down the street. The Cavern was a small, dingy, sweaty night club that had its place in a basement. A very well dressed Brian Epstein went to the club to see a local act who were selling records at a healthy pace. That night the small basement, is completely full. Epstein and Alistair Taylor, who had come along with him, sat in the back because the club was so small and so packed. Epstein says, "I was immediately struck by their music.” (Lewis) Epstein thought they were absolutely
The Epstein family owned a furniture store next to The North End Road Music Store. The Epstein family later expanded and bought The North End Music Store. Epstein began working at the family furniture in 1950 at the age of 16. Epstein’s father opened another North End Road Music Store where Epstein, ironically put in charge of record sales. Epstein thrived; he loved music and was always on the lookout for new acts. Brian’s interest in music led him to the Cavern Club, just down the street. The Cavern was a small, dingy, sweaty night club that had its place in a basement. A very well dressed Brian Epstein went to the club to see a local act who were selling records at a healthy pace. That night the small basement, is completely full. Epstein and Alistair Taylor, who had come along with him, sat in the back because the club was so small and so packed. Epstein says, "I was immediately struck by their music.” (Lewis) Epstein thought they were absolutely