Josco 49 Posted April 13, 2006 To the list of 'Fifth Beatles' can be added George Martin, their producer, Brian Epstein, their manager and Linda McCartney, their vegetarian ready-meal provider. I'm confused as to how many people are regarded as to being The 5th Beatle, at one point Stuart Sutcliffe was considered to be the 5th, then it was Pete Best and now Billy Preston My ex-Modern Studies teacher claimed to be the 5th Beatle. Although he was not part of the band he was very close to the band in their early days. He went to school with one of them. Needless to say, they became millionaires and he bacame a modern studies teacher - obviously didn't think that much of him... No, I'm the fifth Beatle Pete Best probably considers himself the 5th Beatle. If not him, I guess Stewart Sutcliff would be. Or perhaps the 5th Beatle hasn't been recognized just yet? Will the real 5th Beatle, please step forward!! If it's Heather McCuntney will that make it 4 1/2 Beatles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted April 13, 2006 To the list of 'Fifth Beatles' can be added George Martin, their producer, Brian Epstein, their manager and Linda McCartney, their vegetarian ready-meal provider. I'm confused as to how many people are regarded as to being The 5th Beatle, at one point Stuart Sutcliffe was considered to be the 5th, then it was Pete Best and now Billy Preston My ex-Modern Studies teacher claimed to be the 5th Beatle. Although he was not part of the band he was very close to the band in their early days. He went to school with one of them. Needless to say, they became millionaires and he bacame a modern studies teacher - obviously didn't think that much of him... No, I'm the fifth Beatle Pete Best probably considers himself the 5th Beatle. If not him, I guess Stewart Sutcliff would be. Or perhaps the 5th Beatle hasn't been recognized just yet? Will the real 5th Beatle, please step forward!! If it's Heather McCuntney will that make it 4 1/2 Beatles? is that because she can't step forward, she has to hop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted April 13, 2006 To the list of 'Fifth Beatles' can be added George Martin, their producer, Brian Epstein, their manager and Linda McCartney, their vegetarian ready-meal provider. I'm confused as to how many people are regarded as to being The 5th Beatle, at one point Stuart Sutcliffe was considered to be the 5th, then it was Pete Best and now Billy Preston My ex-Modern Studies teacher claimed to be the 5th Beatle. Although he was not part of the band he was very close to the band in their early days. He went to school with one of them. Needless to say, they became millionaires and he bacame a modern studies teacher - obviously didn't think that much of him... No, I'm the fifth Beatle Pete Best probably considers himself the 5th Beatle. If not him, I guess Stewart Sutcliff would be. Or perhaps the 5th Beatle hasn't been recognized just yet? Will the real 5th Beatle, please step forward!! If it's Heather McCuntney will that make it 4 1/2 Beatles? is that because she can't step forward, she has to hop? Paul McCartney bought his wife Heather a plane for her birthday, and for her other leg he bought her a ladyshave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted April 13, 2006 To the list of 'Fifth Beatles' can be added George Martin, their producer, Brian Epstein, their manager and Linda McCartney, their vegetarian ready-meal provider. I'm confused as to how many people are regarded as to being The 5th Beatle, at one point Stuart Sutcliffe was considered to be the 5th, then it was Pete Best and now Billy Preston My ex-Modern Studies teacher claimed to be the 5th Beatle. Although he was not part of the band he was very close to the band in their early days. He went to school with one of them. Needless to say, they became millionaires and he bacame a modern studies teacher - obviously didn't think that much of him... No, I'm the fifth Beatle Pete Best probably considers himself the 5th Beatle. If not him, I guess Stewart Sutcliff would be. Or perhaps the 5th Beatle hasn't been recognized just yet? Will the real 5th Beatle, please step forward!! If it's Heather McCuntney will that make it 4 1/2 Beatles? is that because she can't step forward, she has to hop? Paul McCartney bought his wife Heather a plane for her birthday, and for her other leg he bought her a ladyshave His one legged woman was a model. He could tell her spread your leg and fly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted April 14, 2006 Just being a complete anorak for a second here. Apart from Billy Preston the only other 'and' credited on a Beatles record was Tony Sheridan. Is he still alive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyBrainHurts2 4 Posted April 14, 2006 Just being a complete anorak for a second here. Apart from Billy Preston the only other 'and' credited on a Beatles record was Tony Sheridan. Is he still alive? Apparently so: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Sheridan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted April 20, 2006 did billyb prestoin have any songs of his own and onluy his own othwer than will It Go round in Circles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted April 26, 2006 Billy Preston story perhaps inaccurate? Neither Billy's life or his "estate" is in danger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted June 6, 2006 He's dead, folks. "Fifth Beatle" dies, aged 59. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted June 6, 2006 He's dead, folks. "Fifth Beatle" dies, aged 59. Did he die on 6/6/06? regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,195 Posted June 6, 2006 Not sure yet, I'm checking. What is bizarre is that the 6/6/06 has been a bad day for the pianist world. Preston, that fellow in the Comets, and a pianist for the Long Island Philharmonic Orchestra all announced (but not died) dead today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted June 6, 2006 'Fifth Beatle' Billy Preston Dies at 59 The great singer-songwriter and performer Billy Preston, the real "Fifth Beatle," has died after a long illness as a result of malignant hypertension that resulted in kidney failure and other complications. As a result of a medical insult, he'd been in a deep coma since last November 21, but was still struggling to recover. He died at Shea Scottsdale Hospital in Scottsdale, Ariz., where he'd lived for the last couple of years. From Fox News, I'd say the checking is over, he's checked out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted June 6, 2006 The mangling of the English language goes on... As a result of a medical insult, he'd been in a deep coma since last November 21, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted June 6, 2006 Billy Preston, was a respected musician and will be missed by his fans. A hell of a day to die on though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted June 6, 2006 A hell of a day to die on though. Nice pun there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted June 6, 2006 The mangling of the English language goes on... As a result of a medical insult, he'd been in a deep coma since last November 21, good spot ATJ. What's perplexing me is what word should replace "insult" in that article. "Mishap"? "Misdiagnosis?" "F*ck-up"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted June 6, 2006 The mangling of the English language goes on... As a result of a medical insult, he'd been in a deep coma since last November 21, good spot ATJ. What's perplexing me is what word should replace "insult" in that article. "Mishap"? "Misdiagnosis?" "F*ck-up"? Casualty would prove it's meaning popular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted June 6, 2006 Billy Preston, was a respected musician and will be missed by his fans. A hell of a day to die on though. A sad loss to the music world. He definitely choose a spooky day to die on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyBrainHurts2 4 Posted June 6, 2006 I'm a huge Beatles fan and have been since the day Lennon died (I was 4 and it was the first time I'd heard of them), but I'm sadly celebrating this passing. Just started a year long heads-up death pool with a friend of mine and Billy Preston just gave me a 41 point head start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave to the Grave 26 Posted June 6, 2006 With Billy Preston's death, and assuming these things do actually occur in three's, then Michael Bolton and... er... Chuck Bury must be getting a bit worried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted June 6, 2006 Chuck Bury? How appropriate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted June 6, 2006 He's dead, folks. "Fifth Beatle" dies, aged 59. Ahhh they said he wasn't dying I could have put him on WDP or RDP but noooo.... Anyhow, congrats to STTG, who gets points on the WDP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted June 6, 2006 Ahhh they said he wasn't dying Who said he wasn't dieing Paulie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted June 6, 2006 Ahhh they said he wasn't dying Who said he wasn't dieing Paulie? Family and Friends Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted June 6, 2006 He's dead, folks. "Fifth Beatle" dies, aged 59. Ahhh they said he wasn't dying I could have put him on WDP or RDP but noooo.... Anyhow, congrats to STTG, who gets points on the WDP! Good old Billy he was one of my RDP selections. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
