Best of the Beatles: The Pete Best Band

Band Biographies

Pete Best

Pete Best is The Original Beatles Drummer. He was a Beatle from 1960-62, and during this time he played more than a thousand shows including three tours of Germany. He played drums on the Beatles' first record “My Bonnie” (Polydor) and also on the Decca sessions including such songs as “P.S. I Love You”, “Like Dreamers Do”, “Hello Little Girl” and many others. Before his mysterious dismissal he recorded “Love Me Do” with The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios. “Love Me Do” became the Beatles' first chart success. Since his return to show-business in 1988, Pete has done three world tours, released four CD’s, written two books and appeared on every major chat show in the world including The David Letterman show, Oprah Winfrey and many others. In 1995 ten of Pete’s tracks were included on the multi-platinum “Beatle Anthology 1.” His latest CD is entitled "The Casbah Coffee Club," and his current tour is called "Best Of The Beatles— The Pete Best Band."

Roag Best

Roag is an outstanding drummer and percussionist in his own right. He has played alongside many British household names including George Harrison and is currently endorsed by both Slingerland drums and Sabian cymbals. At present he is touring alongside his brother Pete. His first book entitled “Mrs. Best And The Casbah Coffee Club” is being released internationally on the 29th of August 2002.

Mark Hay

Mark recorded and toured with Marseille during the eighties. He has also toured with Whitesnake and Def Leppard including shows at the prestigious Albert Hall. In the nineties he did session’s with many artists including Ozzy Osbourne and George Michael. Even though his background is rock-based, as a seasoned guitarist he has captured the authentic sound of the Beatles.


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