The Beatle Who Was Left Behind

Описание: What happened to Pete Best after he was fired from The Beatles in 1962?
Pete Best was the original drummer of The Beatles — replaced just before the band became world famous. But his story didn’t end there.

After being dismissed by manager Brian Epstein, Pete faced an uncertain future in Liverpool’s Merseybeat scene. He joined Lee Curtis and the All Stars, formed his own group, signed with Decca Records, toured internationally, and tried to build a career outside the shadow of The Beatles.

As John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr rose to global fame, Pete struggled with rejection, public perception, and the emotional aftermath of being “the Beatle who was left behind”. In later interviews — including one with Larry King — he spoke candidly about attempting to take his own life during this difficult period.

From Merseybeat fame to civil service work, and eventually a return to touring decades later — this is the full story of Pete Best after The Beatles, including his 1995 royalties from Anthology 1.

If you’re interested in Beatles history, Pete Best, Brian Epstein, Merseybeat, and the untold stories behind the world’s biggest band, this video explores what really happened next.