About Kevin
Kevin Roach was born in Liverpool in the district of Walton in 1963, the house where he was born (Beaconsfield Road) has long gone, but it was opposite Walton Hospital.
He is married with three children and amongst his interests and hobbies are The Beatles.
Growing up in Liverpool in the 60s it was just the bread and butter of daily life to hear the Beatles music around the city.
In 2007, Kevin started a project researching the family history of Paul and Mike McCartney, which soon mushroomed, after speaking with Paul on this project,
Paul gave his blessing, and together with the support of Mike, Kevin completed his first book titled "The McCartneys In The Town Where They Were Born"
Kevin has been credited in many publications, he has also appeared in many T.V. and Radio programmes as a researcher into the history of Liverpool and The Beatles. In 2009 on the release of his book he was the subject of the world's media with his discovery of the earliest known creative work of Paul McCartney. Which was an essay Paul wrote when he was 10 years old.
He is married with three children and amongst his interests and hobbies are The Beatles.
Growing up in Liverpool in the 60s it was just the bread and butter of daily life to hear the Beatles music around the city.
In 2007, Kevin started a project researching the family history of Paul and Mike McCartney, which soon mushroomed, after speaking with Paul on this project,
Paul gave his blessing, and together with the support of Mike, Kevin completed his first book titled "The McCartneys In The Town Where They Were Born"
Kevin has been credited in many publications, he has also appeared in many T.V. and Radio programmes as a researcher into the history of Liverpool and The Beatles. In 2009 on the release of his book he was the subject of the world's media with his discovery of the earliest known creative work of Paul McCartney. Which was an essay Paul wrote when he was 10 years old.
In 1953 Liverpool City Council set a school competion for the cities school children, to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, One of the children who entered the competion was the 10 year old Paul McCartney.
Unknown to the young Paul his essay was entered into the under 11 section, and to his surprise, he won his catagory.
Many acclaimed Beatle/McCartney researchers have covered this event but they have never seen the actual essay, until Kevin, while researching his own book discovered the essay, and the archive newscuttings.
On the release of this news, the media attention was intense all wanting to get a copy of the essay, months before the press release Kevin had contacted Paul with the news of the discovery to which Paul replied "I thought that was distroyed years ago" and it was Paul who supported Kevin with the publication of his essay in Kevin's book.
Kevin has also worked on other projects which included in 2007, The History of the famous Cavern Club, an half hour documentary for BBC Radio 2, He has also been involved in other documentaries for Radio which included in 2008,The History of the Mardi Gras Club, which was aired on BBC Radio 4. In 2007 he appeared on the first of many Christmas specials for BBC Radio Merseyside which featured the story of The Beatles civic reception held in Liverpool in July 1964 titled "Another Hard Day's Night" again in 2008 and again in 2009.
Kevin is also a regular guest on the Spencer Leigh show "On The Beat"
In 2008 Kevin was approached by Martin Scorsese's company Spitfire Films to help with the research into the early history of George Harrison for the forthcoming film "Living In A Material World" which was released in 2011.
Kevin is currently working on research for two other documentaries which are to be released later this year.
In 2011 Kevin teamed up with fellow author John Gannon, for the book "The Beatles Living In The Eye Of The Hurricane" which has been published as a limited edtion copy of only 500, this book covers The Beatles diary from February 1964 - July 1964.
As well as the documentaries Kevin is currently working on he as also had time to complete his next book titled "George Harrison - That's The Way God Planned It" which covers the family history of George, which is supported by the Harrison family, and is due to be published later in the year.
Unknown to the young Paul his essay was entered into the under 11 section, and to his surprise, he won his catagory.
Many acclaimed Beatle/McCartney researchers have covered this event but they have never seen the actual essay, until Kevin, while researching his own book discovered the essay, and the archive newscuttings.
On the release of this news, the media attention was intense all wanting to get a copy of the essay, months before the press release Kevin had contacted Paul with the news of the discovery to which Paul replied "I thought that was distroyed years ago" and it was Paul who supported Kevin with the publication of his essay in Kevin's book.
Kevin has also worked on other projects which included in 2007, The History of the famous Cavern Club, an half hour documentary for BBC Radio 2, He has also been involved in other documentaries for Radio which included in 2008,The History of the Mardi Gras Club, which was aired on BBC Radio 4. In 2007 he appeared on the first of many Christmas specials for BBC Radio Merseyside which featured the story of The Beatles civic reception held in Liverpool in July 1964 titled "Another Hard Day's Night" again in 2008 and again in 2009.
Kevin is also a regular guest on the Spencer Leigh show "On The Beat"
In 2008 Kevin was approached by Martin Scorsese's company Spitfire Films to help with the research into the early history of George Harrison for the forthcoming film "Living In A Material World" which was released in 2011.
Kevin is currently working on research for two other documentaries which are to be released later this year.
In 2011 Kevin teamed up with fellow author John Gannon, for the book "The Beatles Living In The Eye Of The Hurricane" which has been published as a limited edtion copy of only 500, this book covers The Beatles diary from February 1964 - July 1964.
As well as the documentaries Kevin is currently working on he as also had time to complete his next book titled "George Harrison - That's The Way God Planned It" which covers the family history of George, which is supported by the Harrison family, and is due to be published later in the year.
About John
John, from West Derby, Liverpool, has a science degree and a Master’s degree in Screenwriting. He is a full-time writer/researcher whose work ranges from radio, television and movie scripts to newspaper and magazine articles – winning the Lynda La Plante Screenwriting Award in 2006.
After writing for Radio 4’s ‘Weekending’ and ‘Huddlines’ for many years, John has contributed toward many productions and publications including the BBC’s ‘Mitchell & Kenyon’ television series and Mike Macilwee’s “Tearaways”, the follow up book to his award winning “Gangs of Liverpool”. Before teaming up with Kevin, John had completed a major investigation into the brutal murder of Mrs Julia Wallace in Anfield, Liverpool, in 1931: THE KILLING OF JULIA WALLACE"
At 120,000 words, 'THE KILLING OF JULIA WALLACE"' was already highly praised even before its publication! " THE KILLING OF JULIA WALLACE" is soon to be published by AMBERLEY PUBLISHING!!! Having undertaken more extensive research, John is in the process of writing a major two-part television series based upon the true life of one of Liverpool's most enigmatic figures - 'MAGGIE MAY'. Set in early Victorian Liverpool, 'NELLY RAY', first follows Nelly's life outside of the system, on the harsh, unforgiving streets of Liverpool. The second series, picks up Nelly's life after her transportation and travels with her inside the brutaly, regimented system of the harsh Female Factories of Van Diemen's Land. John has also currently undertaken research for another book into another long forgotten aspect of Victorian Liverpool life.
After writing for Radio 4’s ‘Weekending’ and ‘Huddlines’ for many years, John has contributed toward many productions and publications including the BBC’s ‘Mitchell & Kenyon’ television series and Mike Macilwee’s “Tearaways”, the follow up book to his award winning “Gangs of Liverpool”. Before teaming up with Kevin, John had completed a major investigation into the brutal murder of Mrs Julia Wallace in Anfield, Liverpool, in 1931: THE KILLING OF JULIA WALLACE"
At 120,000 words, 'THE KILLING OF JULIA WALLACE"' was already highly praised even before its publication! " THE KILLING OF JULIA WALLACE" is soon to be published by AMBERLEY PUBLISHING!!! Having undertaken more extensive research, John is in the process of writing a major two-part television series based upon the true life of one of Liverpool's most enigmatic figures - 'MAGGIE MAY'. Set in early Victorian Liverpool, 'NELLY RAY', first follows Nelly's life outside of the system, on the harsh, unforgiving streets of Liverpool. The second series, picks up Nelly's life after her transportation and travels with her inside the brutaly, regimented system of the harsh Female Factories of Van Diemen's Land. John has also currently undertaken research for another book into another long forgotten aspect of Victorian Liverpool life.
