Episode 40: The 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Beatles (Extended Episode)

I’ve never understood the term 5th Beatle. There were only four members of the group, John, Paul, George and Ringo. However, I will concede that there were four individuals who were integral to the success of the band.

In this weeks episode we look at four people Brian Epstein, George Martin, Neil Aspinall and Mal Evans who formed that inner circle around The Beatles and the influence they had on the band back in the 1960’s, but also guided the Beatles legend into the 21st Century.

Welcome to episode 40 of Fixing A Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.

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Between their split in 1970 and Johns murder 10 years later. The media were obsessed with the question, ‘When are the Beatles getting back together?’

Even after the events of December 1980, the question became, ‘Are you going to regroup with Julian taking Johns place?

However, as history tells us, John, Paul, George and Ringo did record together. Just not all in the studio at the same time, and not a Beatles reunion. Instead, it was three ex-bandmates helping their drummer record his third solo album ‘Ringo’ in 1973.

In this episode we look at the story behind this album which included two hit singles ‘Photograph’ and ‘You’re Sixteen’. And the cast of musicians that help Ringo record his most successful album of the 1970’s.

Welcome to episode 39 of Fixing A Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.

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By 1966 John, Paul, George, and Ringo were entering the third phase of their career.

No longer playing the clubs, chasing success. No longer interested in the trappings of Beatlemannia. By 1966 developing their creativity and songwriters and musicians was where they were at. The Beatles were no longer pop stars; they were becoming serious rock musicians.

In this episode we look at this transition, through the final days of the touring Beatles. Looking at the evidence as to why they gave up touring to become a studio-based band.

Welcome to episode 38 of Fixing A Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.

If you’re a fan of the podcast, or you like to be a guest on an episode, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our new patreon channel at patreon.com/fixingahole its currently free to join with new and exclusive material being added from January 2026..

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