 | 2013 sees the release of a new feature length documentary, charting the history of Liverpool’s music scene from 1956 to present day and we have really enjoyed working on this one. Film makers Garry Popper and Roger Appleton, are passionate about Liverpool and it’s musical heritage and their passion comes through during the making of 'The City That Rocked The World.' |
The film features contributions from Paul and Mike McCartney, Billy Kinsley of 'The Mersey Beats' and 'Liverpool Express', Billy Hatton of 'The Fourmost', Joe Ankrah of 'The Chants' and Bill Harry, the founder of The Merseybeat Newspaper to name but a few.
Beatles Liverpool and More were drafted in as the research team on the project which explores the music of Liverpool and it's history from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. There were contributions from 'The Quarrymen' and many other groups and promoters from the 60s era. There were interviews with Pete Wylie of 'Mighty Wah!', Andy McCluskey of 'O.M.D' and Kerry Katona of 'Atomic Kitten' plus other chart topping groups such as 'The Real Thing', 'The Christians', 'China Crisis', and 'Frankie Goes To Hollywood.'
Bringing things right up to date the film also features contributions from 'The Coral', 'The Zutons', and 'The Wombats'. In fact the documentary had well over 80 contributorsall with their memories on what it is like performing in this great city and what an impact the music of Liverpool has had on the rest of the world.
Beatles Liverpool and More were drafted in as the research team on the project which explores the music of Liverpool and it's history from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. There were contributions from 'The Quarrymen' and many other groups and promoters from the 60s era. There were interviews with Pete Wylie of 'Mighty Wah!', Andy McCluskey of 'O.M.D' and Kerry Katona of 'Atomic Kitten' plus other chart topping groups such as 'The Real Thing', 'The Christians', 'China Crisis', and 'Frankie Goes To Hollywood.'
Bringing things right up to date the film also features contributions from 'The Coral', 'The Zutons', and 'The Wombats'. In fact the documentary had well over 80 contributorsall with their memories on what it is like performing in this great city and what an impact the music of Liverpool has had on the rest of the world.
 Bill Hatton of 'The Fourmost' |  1960's promoter Dave Forshaw |
 Earl Preston and Cy Tucker |  Billy KIngsley |
The Crew and the Bands setting up
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Some of our Research
The story of Liverpool’s musical heritage goes further back than the sixties, being a seaport, Victorian Liverpool was the home of the sea shanties such as 'Maggie May', and the folk songs, that were sung in the streets and Dock Road pubs.
 Liverpool Street Market, 1890 |  A young girl entertaining the pub regulars |  A busy Liverpool dock |
The outbreak of the Second World War, in 1939 brought the GI’s over to England and they based at Burtonwood and brought to Liverpool Blues, DooWop, Jazz and Country music.
In 1953, Liverpool had it's first No1 single with 'How Much Is That Doggie In The Window' by Lita Rosa, and that started off a string of hits from crooners, Michael Holiday, Frankie Vaughan and Billy Fury. In 2001 Liverpool was recognised as the City of Pop by the Guinness Book Of Records, due to the amount of No1 singles that have came from the city.
In 1953, Liverpool had it's first No1 single with 'How Much Is That Doggie In The Window' by Lita Rosa, and that started off a string of hits from crooners, Michael Holiday, Frankie Vaughan and Billy Fury. In 2001 Liverpool was recognised as the City of Pop by the Guinness Book Of Records, due to the amount of No1 singles that have came from the city.