Jimmie Nicol - Wikipedia
James George Nicol (born 3 August 1939) is an English drummer and business entrepreneur. He is best known for sitting in for Ringo Starr in the Beatles for eight concerts of the Beatles' 1964 world tour during the height of Beatlemania, elevating him from relative obscurity to worldwide fame and then back again in the space of a fortnight. [2] .
13 Days as a Beatle: The Sad History of Jimmie Nicol
Jun 3, 2015 · Jimmie Nicol became a Beatle for 13 days, participating in press conferences and enjoying the adulation of fans. Nicol played eight concerts and taped a TV show as the Beatles' drummer....
The Beatle Who Vanished: The Story of Jimmie Nicol – The 5th …
Jun 11, 2013 · At one time, Jimmie Nicol could lay claim to being the 5th Beatle. In an exclusive L4LM interview with author Jim Berkenstadt, see the story behind Nicol.
Jimmie Nicol profile - The Beatles Bible
May 23, 2008 · Jimmie Nicol was a temporary member of The Beatles during their 1964 tour of Europe, Hong Kong and Australia. "They accepted me but you can't just go into a group like that – they have their own atmosphere, their own sense of …
Whatever happened to Jimmie Nicol? Exclusive interview with …
Feb 24, 2013 · “The Beatle Who Vanished” is the first account of Jimmie Nicol, an unknown drummer whose journey from humble beginnings to improbable climb – rescuing The Beatles’ first world tour from disaster by stepping in for an ailing Ringo Starr – was only part of his legend.
Jimmie Nicol: Remembering The Forgotten Beatle | uDiscover
Jun 4, 2024 · Jimmie Nicol: Remembering The Forgotten Beatle. In June 1964, Ringo Starr fell ill the day before the opening show of an extensive tour.
The Forgotten Beatle- The Story of Jimmie Nicol - Today I Found Out
Feb 11, 2016 · Nicol’s life immediately following his approximately two week career as a member of one of the most influential music groups in human history wasn’t great. What he did first was reform an old band of his called The Shubdubs under the new name- …
The Unforgettable Tale of Jimmie Nicol: The Man Who Became a …
On June 14, 1964, the Beatles, along with Jimmie Nicol, landed in Melbourne, Australia, for the next leg of their world tour. The atmosphere was electric with anticipation, as thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the iconic band.
"The (Updated) Beatle Who Vanished": A Review - CultureSonar
Jul 17, 2024 · In 2013, author and historian Jim Berkenstadt (aptly billed as “The Rock and Roll Detective™”) wrenched a musical mystery back into the light in his book The Beatle Who Vanished. It’s the compelling story of Jimmie Nicol, a shy, gifted session drummer who had not yet made the big time.
Jimmie Nicol - About The Beatles
Jan 9, 2024 · In the summer of 1964, Nicol, a skilled drummer from London, found himself catapulted into the world of Beatlemania when he stepped in as a temporary replacement for Ringo Starr, who was incapacitated by tonsillitis during the height of the Beatles’ global fame.