This is the real history of The Beatles, told by the people who really knew them -- their childhood playmates, friends, families, rivals, lovers, teachers, fellow musicians -- & by John, Paul, George, & Ringo themselves. Casts new light on the band s history, with revealing accounts of the sexy, rocking early days in Liverpool & Hamburg; the pivotal recording of Please Please Me, their first hit; the touring triumphs & burnouts; & the secrets behind the album Sgt. Pepper s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Tells us how The Beatles helped get The Rolling Stones rolling, why The Beatles stopped touring in 1966 at the height of their fame, & what really led to their breakup in 1970. Photos.