When and where was Tony Sheridan born?
Anthony Esmond Sheridan McGinnity arrived in Norwich on the 21st of May 1940. He grew up at 2 Hansell Road in Thorpe St Andrew while attending the City of Norwich School.
Questions about Tony Sheridan
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Tony Sheridan meet The Beatles?
The Beatles met Sheridan during their first visit to Hamburg in 1960. They worked together again during their second visit when they performed at Bruno Koschmider's Kaiserkeller club.
What happened during Tony Sheridan's time in Vietnam?
Sheridan agreed to perform for Allied troops due to concerns about the Vietnam War. While in Vietnam, the band he assembled was fired upon and one member was killed during the attack.
Why is the My Bonnie record by Tony Sheridan valuable today?
A black label mint condition version sold for $15,000 in 2007. A pink label version existed for demo play and sold for $3,000.
Who produced the recordings between Tony Sheridan and The Beatles?
German Polydor producer Bert Kaempfert viewed Sheridan as having star potential. His production company signed the Beatles to play on Sheridan's records.