Derek Taylor

Derek Taylor

Derek Taylor was an English journalist, writer, publicist and record producer. He is best known for his role as press officer to the Beatles, with whom he worked in 1964 and then from 1968 to 1970, and was one of several associates to earn the moniker "the Fifth Beatle". Before returning to London to head the publicity for the Beatles' Apple Corps organisation in 1968, he worked as the publicist for California-based bands such as the Byrds, the Beach Boys and the Mamas and the Papas. Taylor was known for his forward-thinking and extravagant promotional campaigns, exemplified in taglines such as "The Beatles Are Coming" and "Brian Wilson Is a Genius". He was equally dedicated to the 1967 Summer of Love ethos and helped stage that year's Monterey Pop Festival.

  • Title: Derek Taylor
  • Popularity: 0.714
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1932-05-07
  • Place of Birth: Wirral, England, UK
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Derek Taylor Movies

  • 2004
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    Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle

    Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle

    1 2004 HD

    Get to know the mastermind behind The Beatles’ worldwide domination, from an unknown Liverpool band to uncontested modern musical icons.

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  • 1970
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    Let It Be

    Let It Be

    7.6 1970 HD

    A documentary chronicling the Beatles' rehearsal sessions in January 1969 for their proposed "back to basics" album, "Get Back," later re-envisioned...

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  • 1969
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    Bed Peace

    Bed Peace

    7 1969 HD

    John and Yoko in the presidential suite at the Hilton Amsterdam, which they had decorated with hand-drawn signs above their bed reading "Bed Peace."...

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  • 1995
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    The Beatles Anthology

    The Beatles Anthology

    8.1 1995 HD

    A documentary series on the career of The Beatles.

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  • 1970
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    The Beatles Anthology

    The Beatles Anthology

    6 1970 HD

    A 17-part television documentary series on the history of modern pop music covering some of the many different genres that have fallen under the...

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