Author: olliepapathanaso

New book ‘A Cheese Sandwich for John Lennon’ reveals true stories about post-war UK rock music scene

Born in Liverpool, England during the Nazi Blitz of WWII, Florida-based author Maire E. McMahon begins the journey by revealing her first encounters with Rock n’ Roll as she and her pal Bernie discover Buddy Holly through records brought back to Liverpool by merchant sailors. She then gives the reader a wry look at ballroom dancing classes for working class kids, before moving on to a teenage coming of age tale featuring the historic Locarno Ballroom, and an up-close encounter with a budding young skiffle group, The Quarrymen. Her stories culminate in a hilarious chance meeting with ... Read more