The Pete Best Band live 24/08/24

[@ДмитрийЗайденберг]

What's very interesting about Pete is that he is like a time capsule himself: he still plays like a very good Liverpool drummer from about 1962. No more, no less. He didn't progress much, he didn't degrade much. When you watch him, it's like the time stood still.

[@hollywoodjoe123]

Thank you PETE BEST for getting the BEATLES off the ground - We never forgot you - even if they did , Joe Nania

[@therazband3007]

Thank you Pete, the world owes you so much for what you did, stepping in at the last minute to go to Germany in 1960. without you, we might not have had what we had.

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

Nice to see the BEST of the Beatles on my birthday ! Thanx Pete and band 👋

[@richarddixon4936]

Met Pete once, seems a well balanced character, who else could say that after having the pressure he must endured back in 62. Seen him perform numerous time, always fun. Hope to see you again Pete, keep going as long as you enjoy it.

[@mateo1125]

Pete, I hope you read this. First, thanks for playing for all of us. When I heard that there was another Beatles drummer before Ringo, I was very curious. Now we can hear and see you in action, and I am enjoying your drumming. Second, it is clear to me what happened so long ago, both why you were so popular AND why the other 3 switched you out for Ringo. You have a more flashy drumming style, more "wow" drumming fills and strokes than Ringo. You are a real crowd pleaser, especially for the kids back in Liverpool that never heard anything like you before. I am sure that a lot of them came to see the Beatles mainly to see you, when their music was still under development. However, you have a flaw: your rhythm has moments of impreciseness here and there. I am not sure if you could have corrected that or not. I am plagued with the same thing when I play the piano. The neurons seem to lose track every now and then. Ringo is like a drum machine, always spot on, even when he varies the beat ahead or behind. Also, Ringo has a deeper sense of the music, adding subtle nuances, where you are more focused on the rhythm and making an amazing set of drum licks. As history has shown, the other 3 were aiming at something nobody had done before, beyond a crowd-pleasing rock-and-roll show. Hearing you, I don't think you could have gone there with them, while Ringo actually helped to lead them there. What makes me sad in all this is how the transition was handled. I think that they should have continued performing with you as the Beatles, while forming a new parallel group with another name, with Ringo, to do the studio stuff, eventually winding down the Beatles club phase. They also should have shared more of their financial success with you, of course. You definitely helped their popularity to grow, and to give them a platform and to just drop you was unjust. Thanks again.

[@squirrel-1969]

Well done lads sounds fantastic! It's so great to see Pete still doing what he loves doing, the constant smile on his face only confirms it!

[@FEGray-nd1tl]

Pete was criticized not for his drumming abilities, but because he dared to be authentically himself, expressing shades of emotion that were ahead of his time. This authenticity seemingly turned the "Fab Three" into the "Uncomfortable Three." Pete’s gifts and talents, like veins of gold, highlighted precisely what unsettled the image-driven machine. He was ousted for being the "weird guy," whose abilities aligned more with the raw brilliance of Syd Barrett than with the shallow bubblegum pop of the era. In the end, Pete truly was the BEST.

[@ahoytheremate1954]

WOW good to see you again Pete im 70 and from Aussie cheers mate ,im a retired sound engineer 👍🍺

[@飯島健光]

From Japan 最近のピートの演奏を聴けたのは嬉しく感じます。弟のローグと共に長くプレイを続けて欲しい。

[@juanarruti9397]

Adorable Best!!!

[@310360]

Great to see Pete playing.

[@KC-wi4gh]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@keithstory-rj6mf]

Love the no felt padding or wing nut on that cymbal. Just metal to metal. Great!

[@Wrestoktwella]

This is amazing.. My only wish is that the Pete best band were playing nearer to me

[@grahamdawson-lg5mq]

Well done guys. I would love to see them one day. I never find out when they are playing. I love there album Haymans Green. Wish they would do another. Fingers crossed.

[@toddblickenstaff607]

I loved Haymans Green too, and was surprised that they have not done a follow-up album by now. How about it Pete?

[@executivedecision6141]

I enjoyed Hayman's Green too, and it's still their only CD!

[@KC-wi4gh]

@@executivedecision6141 They actually recorded 4 other Albums . One was Live at the Adephi which was a recording of his comeback gig in 1988. You can listen to it on KZbin. I highly recommend it . The others can be found if you goggle Pete Best Albums. I believe one is called " Back to the Beat "

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

​@@executivedecision6141Pete has some other solos works , you can find them in Cd format : Best ! ( with the first line up) , Live at Adelphi , Casbah coffee club . Hope you can find them . The Cd " Casbah coffee club " has the cover sleeve with Ken Brown and Paul mc Cartney, and inside there is a small poster with the Beatles, must have !! Greetings from Italy, Patrick

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

​@@executivedecision6141Hayman's green is not the only post Beatles Cd he recorded , there are other works that you can find on Cd , " Best " ( also known as " Best of the Beatles " ) , Live at Adelphi, Casbah coffee club, with Ken Brown and Paul mc Cartney on the sleeve . Inside there is a small poster with the Beatles. Must have !!

[@johneckert2989]

Great Job Pete! It was very nice meeting you at The Hollywood Show! p.s. Say hello to Roag for me!

[@camcoop25]

Pete Best's 62nd anniversary "Self Pity" Tour.

[@martinwebb969]

I was about 5 rows behind you at Pete's gig, and really, really enjoyed it. I also met Pete afterwards, had a photo with him, and got him to sign his 'Beatle!' book. But interestingly, he declined to sign Spencer Leigh's 'Drummed Out' book, because he had nothing to do with it and he doesn't like it. Fair enough!

[@KC-wi4gh]

@@martinwebb969 Glad you got to meet him Martin. He is a great guy .

[@glenesis]

This is hot! Thanks for sharing :)

[@KC-wi4gh]

@@glenesis Glad you like it

[@WillyCLARKE-g8c]

Soundin good.

[@hollywoodjoe123]

Hello PETE BEST from Hollywood Joe your pal forever - -

[@mc1968-z7w]

PB's famous and will probably always be the most notorious sacking in musical history. He also played a key part in the formation of the group, not a bad life

[@beeetleboy518]

A great share KC enjoying all your uploads . Pete looks quite short of breath on those drums but managing to keep a strong beat and rhythm going fantastic ! The band sounds great too ! Terrific video my friend 👍👍👍🎸😎🎸BB (👍5 )

[@KC-wi4gh]

Glad you enjoyed the video my friend. Yes Bless Pete it was very hot in the venue last night and he was short of breath. One of the staff mounted a cooling fan up for him later during the set which he really needed. I had the privilege of meeting him after the gig and he is such a gentleman. Generous with his time for his many fans .

[@beeetleboy518]

@@KC-wi4gh Amazing you managed a chat with him 👍👍👍

[@paulbedford5526]

keep rockin pete,nice 1 lads x

[@ROLLCOLLIN]

Pete Rocks

[@joshthorne]

Me!!!! If you got it, you got it for ever.....Best just ain't got it nor did he have!!!!

[@Prov26-11]

Is that Roag Best on the second drum kit ?? PS: great rock vocals !

[@KC-wi4gh]

@@Prov26-11 Yes it is Roag .

[@joshthorne]

SO glad Pete Best didn't continue with the Beatles. Brian was right about his drumming compared to Ringo....this is proof!

[@anthonybirritteri8362]

Well, maybe, but he must be 80 here. Need to compare them in their youth to be fair. That said, I also think Ringo was the better drummer.

[@timokrafft566]

He's 82 years old at this gig and soon turning 83. How many in that age can play any instrument at all?

[@relcaldwell]

Pete was always the better drummer, but the Beatles spell will always win out. No matter what, the mania wins.

[@MeBallerman]

@@timokrafft566 What on Earth are you talking about? Holy... If you could play when 20, you can play when 90. You couldn't have made a more wrong statement even if you tried. Can Ringo play today - YES, much better than Pete (he played better than Pete when they were young - still does of course.) Can Paul play - YES. Can Roger Daltrey still sing - YES. Can Ritchie Blackmore still play guitar - YES. - However - if you couldn't play when young - you most likely still can't when 90.

[@jokermaan1]

@@timokrafft566 Well, Ringo for one! And Paul!

[@gordonteats298]

SET HIM FREE by APOLOGETIX a great Beatles parody

[@Donutbuzz]

Nice to see Pete playing. But why is there another drummer?

[@grahamdawson-lg5mq]

Roag Best has been drumming for years with the band. I think he might take over one day.

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

Ringo has a second drummer too . And he does not play much as Pete does . Ringo's concerts are more focused on vocals performance, he's getting weak .

[@ДмитрийЗайденберг]

​@@patrickbuzzo1970Ringo is not the drummer in his shows. He is the main attraction and THE STAR of the show who sings and also drums whenever he wants to. So there's little in common.

[@relcaldwell]

It's Pete's brother. Two drummers is for a heavier sound. A lot of bands used to do it, not so many anymore. The Beatles used to tell Ringo, "Ringo, how come you can't play the drums like they're played on this record." And Ringo would answer, "Hey, I'm not an octopus. That recording has two drummers. You guys just can't hear it."

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

@relcaldwell 👍🥁

[@ThorstenWohlschlegel-dm5ns]

I wish pete and ringo meets themself and play one time together. And shows respect each other. Then both can can forget this never ending discussion❤❤❤

[@richardchubb8504]

There's no discussion or debate needed. It's in the past. John and George are dead. Let's just wish Paul,Ringo, and Pete long healthy lives.

[@bobrunge7594]

Saw him at Stern’s Square Springfield,MA in 2002. Wasn’t bad. Saw Ringo twice. Once with The Beatles in 1966 and once with his All Star Band in 2002. Two different types of players…

[@Hotsk]

He's a competent drummer, but Ringo had more punch.

[@jokermaan1]

He's not even that really. This is very amateurish.

[@magicanimalfish1029]

No he's really not. You can see why they booted him out!!

[@zancraft7865]

Pete doesn't look comfortable here like he is breathing hard.

[@KC-wi4gh]

@@zancraft7865 It was extremely hot and the venue was full. They did put a cooling fan on him a little later. It can't be easy as Pete is now in his 80's but i was on the front row and I thought he did a great gig .

[@roychristopher5014]

2 drummers on this

[@williamjenkins3670]

Help lost in the 60’s

[@davidedwards7835]

Related to him on my wifes family,also know Carl Terry,lol

[@keithstory-rj6mf]

Coolio!!

[@gordonteats298]

Pete, play some gospel songs

[@ge484]

stiill slowin down

[@blijvendanders828]

Well, I think George, John and Paul made the right choice…..,

[@stevenlornie1261]

Rough.

[@nickestromberg2668]

What's with the hitting of the crash cymbal always two times in a row, sometimes three or four times. Horrible. One After one o nine was pure comedy.😂

[@KC-wi4gh]

@@nickestromberg2668 Regardless of your opinions the fact is he is one of only 3 people alive in 2024 who can say they were in The Beatles at one time . I suspect future generations around the world will still be talking about The Beatles when we are all dead and forgotten about . Pete Best won't be forgotten. As someone who has met him and corresponded with him he is a gentleman who conducts himself with great kindness and generosity of heart to everyone he meets .

[@nickestromberg2668]

@@KC-wi4gh i agree 100 percent what you are saying. Im talking about the musicianship and the performance on the drums. And I have watched and listened to Everything with and about the Beatles.

[@adamnewman8556]

This is why they went with Ringo ✌️

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

​@@KC-wi4ghwell said 👍

[@GazcoybUTFT]

@@adamnewman8556 RINGO WAS NOT A GOOD DRUMMER AND HE WAS NOT THE BEST DRUMMER IN THE BEATLES AFTER PETE WAS WRONGLY SACKED

[@fermingallegogallego8397]

Son malos de cojones!!!! Menos mal que llegó Ringo. George Martin lo vio claro desde el principio. Y Pete veo que no mejoró mucho desde entonces. Saludos.

[@FredFindersOhioTreasures]

Sounds like he really improved.

[@JustinMathais-bu5vl]

Yeah he’s really been practicing. Can’t you tell?

[@eddie-nk4jk]

How cool would it be for pete to get together with Paul and Ringo and play, at that point we would have 3 BeaTles.

[@patrickbuzzo1970]

Maybe Ringo ...i don't know about Paul ....i mean ....would he like to see Pete after the facts happened more than 60 years ago ? We have a proverb in Italy with these words : " Time heal every wound " .... never know ... Regards to you , Patrick

[@jerrywallop5647]

Far better than Ringo

[@thefonzkiss]

Keep smoking it.

[@АртёмЧернявский-щ4й]

Он что, пытается доказать, что играл не хуже Ринго? Материал битловский! Мог бы быть выше и играть малоизвестные композиции периода гамбурга или каверы на другие старые песни! Почему играют битловские песни??? Даже обидно! Ничего не имею против Пита Беста! Даже скажу больше: он был в ритм-секции в Гамбурге, и без него одного запала той троицы было бы мало! Делайте выводы! Он был неплох для рок-н-ролла того периода!!!

[@tiredoftheentitled9009]

Time to give it a rest, yes you were in the Beatles, we all get it

[@tiredoftheentitled9009]

@ I wish

[@barbarawestfall4008]

He’s playing well! Of course, he’s had sixty years hone his craft and he’s done okay. But, he clearly wasn’t this good in 1962!

[@jokermaan1]

Well if he wasn't even this good in '62 then it's obvious why he had to go.

[@resurrectionsunday]

Peeeetttteee

[@philipmccann2358]

That’s a dubbed sound track … when he’s playing on floor Tom ..you can still hear a snare beat ! Also the bass drum line doesn’t match what we see him doing in bass drum

[@agt_1]

There are 2 drummers playing. You can see the other kit behind the right hand guitarist..

[@standbytogo123]

@@agt_1 Yeh the other drummers keeping time for Pete.

[@slouhend]

It's really awful. He could not play in his twenties, sixties, seventies and still can't play. No timing, no sense, he's tired and that's why he still changes cymbals.

[@ThorstenWohlschlegel-dm5ns]

Pete was a very good drummer and friendly person. Why they kicked him, personal reasons, they tread him bad, it was not ok of humans behaviour. SHAME of them. Singing of peace and help of my Friends....

[@edwardcroghan5375]

I've never liked any of the Beatles as individuals, sick to the teeth of them actually. However, Pete Best seems to be a really nice fellow indeed.

[@MikeGervasi]

I know Pete wasn't a bad drummer back in the day. It was jealousy, mostly by Macca. However seeing 2 drummers here isn't a good look.

[@KC-wi4gh]

@@MikeGervasi The only reason there are 2 drummers is because when Pete came out of retirement in 1988 Pete asked his brother Roag to join him onstage as their Mum was still alive at the time and as Pete is such a family man he wanted his Mum to see the 2 brothers perform together. It has nothing to do with Pete needing anyone to carry him .

[@davidpetri6876]

Pathetic.....he needs a backup drummer. A sad figure indeed.

[@jokermaan1]

Sorry, but Pete just isn't that good. Even today. Ringo was, and is, a far better drummer. It's obvious why he took over in the Beatles. Actually this whole band sound crap. Really sloppy.