Ron Howard’s “Beatles: 8 Days A Week” movie opened in late 2016 to rave reviews, earning a Grammy for ‘Best Music Film’ and two Emmy’s.
Ringo was the glue that made this movie, shares director Ron Howard. Ringo provided the best memories, memorabilia, and materials used to make this movie.
The Beatles opened the doors to fans of all color, something that was a bit uncommon in the early 60s. The boys went overboard to prohibit any discrimination for fans buying tickets or being on the grounds of their concerts.
Manager Brian Epstein doesn’t get the credit he deserves (Epstein is responsible for the 1st American tour, the Ed Sullivan appearance, down to setting the fashion rules for the early Beatles promotional events and concerts.
The Shea stadium concert generated a lawsuit after the release of the film from the concert promoter Sid Bernstein who made the claim that the music was the property of the Beatles and their management, the concert footage was his. The Beatles prevailed in the legal matter.