Mr Brian Epstein

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1. When was Brian Epstein born? 19th September 1936 19th September 1935 19th September 1934 19th September 1933

2. His mother's given name was Malka, but how was she generally known? Queenie Duchess Princess Lady

3. What type of store did his father own, before he bought a music store? Haberdashers Drapers Furniture Hardware

4. Brian used to write a column for which magazine? Mersey Beat Mersey Music Mersey Sound Mersey Express

5. When his father bought a new music store Brian was put in sole charge and, while there, he was surprised by the overwhelming demand for which song? Twist and Shout My Bonnie Roll over Beethoven Money

6. When Brian first saw The Beatles they were the backing band, The Beat Boys, for which singer? George Harrison Paul McCartney Tony Sheridan John Lennon

7. When did Brian first become the manager of the Beatles? 10th December 1961 9th October 1961 11th November1961 12th September 1962

8. When Brian first become the manager of The Beatles, the contract was signed at ___________ house? Paul MacCartney's Pete Best's Brian Epstein's John Lennon's

9. When Brian first become the manager of The Beatles, what was unusual about the contract? none of the signatures were witnessed Brian Epstein didn't sign it it was written on an envelope all signatures were with a different colour pen

10. After becoming their manager, the hard work began: trying to get them signed to a record company. It's well known that Decca famously turned them down, so who did they sign with in 1962? Answer: ( One Word)

11. George Martin was head of their first record company, but what did he say was the primary reason he signed them? he thought they were great they were good musicians he liked their cheekiness because of Brian's enthusiasm

12. After refining their image and securing their record contract how long did it take for their first entry in UK hit parade, to reach the Top 20? 11 months 18 months 9 months one year

13. As well as The Beatles, Brian managed many other singers and groups, but which of his singers was still on prime time TV at the end of the 1990s? Gerry Marsden Tony Sheridan Billy J Kramer Cilla Black

14. What film did The Beatles refer to as Brian's folly? Yellow Submarine Hards Days Night Help Let it Be

15. Brian Epstein began writing his autobiography with Derek Taylor in 1964. What was its title? The Cavern of Music Ferry Cross The Mersey The Rock and Roll Cellar A Cellarful of Noise

16. When in 1965 at a press conference, after receiving their MBE awards, The Beatles were asked what the initials stood for, which Beatle said, it stood for Mr Brian Epstein? John Paul George Ringo

17. When Brian Epstein died in London, what was the date? 24th August 1968 26th August 1966 27th August 1967 25th August 1965

18. Where were The Beatles when Brian died? USA Wales Australia France

19. How long after Brian's death did the Beatles break up? 5 years 3 years 11 months 4 years

20. Brian Epstein was inducted into the Non-Performers section of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the 1990s? True False