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There are interviews with George Martin, \"fifth Beatle\" Chas Newby, Cavern DJ Bob Wooler, E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg and his memories of Beatlemania, and Tom Jones discussing plans for him and Elvis Presley to recruit the Beatles as their backing band... And the last words John said to Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as telling the story from the birth of Ringo Starr in 1940 to the group's break-up in 1970, With the Beatles also tells the story of how the Beatles' brand continues to live on long after their demise. With unique access to archives, interviews and all media, Patrick Humphries traces the Beatles' progress in cyberspace, on film and in print. The author reveals how the group dominates auction house sales, including an interview with Hilary Kay from BBCs Antiques Roadshow on the group's enduring appeal. 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