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Derek Taylor

Derek Taylor

Born: May 7, 1932
Died: September 7, 1997
in Wirral, England, UK
Derek Taylor was an English journalist, writer, publicist and record producer. He is best known for his role as press officer to the Beatles, with whom he worked in 1964 and then from 1968 to 1970, and was one of several associates to earn the moniker "the Fifth Beatle". Before returning to London to head the publicity for the Beatles' Apple Corps organisation in 1968, he worked as the publicist for California-based bands such as the Byrds, the Beach Boys and the Mamas and the Papas. Taylor was known for his forward-thinking and extravagant promotional campaigns, exemplified in taglines such as "The Beatles Are Coming" and "Brian Wilson Is a Genius". He was equally dedicated to the 1967 Summer of Love ethos and helped stage that year's Monterey Pop Festival.

Movies for Derek Taylor...

Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle
Title: Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle
Character: Self - The Beatles' Former Press Agent (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2004
Type: Movie
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Get to know the mastermind behind The Beatles’ worldwide domination, from an unknown Liverpool band to uncontested modern musical icons.
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Title: The Beatles Anthology
Character: Self
Released: November 19, 1995
Type: TV
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A documentary series on the career of The Beatles.
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Let It Be
Title: Let It Be
Character: Self (uncredited)
Released: May 13, 1970
Type: Movie
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The filmed account of The Beatles' attempt to recapture their old group spirit by making a back to basics album, which instead drove them further apart.
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