The cutting edge by leslie cavendish

As their increasingly wild, untamed manes grew, to the horror of parents everywhere, they set off a cultural revolution as the most tangible symbol of the sixties psychedelic dream of peace, love and playful rebellion. Mar 19, 2018 this is just one anecdote in cutting edge. Not knowing anything about the author my first thoughts were of a tiny little beatlemaniac who worked somewhere in liverpool in the early sixties and. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era, was published in august 2017. Leslie cavendish was trusted to tame the four most famous mops in pop. From 1966 until they disbanded, cavendish was the beatles hairdresser, trusted to tame the most famous mops in pop music. Leslie had no idea what he wanted to do, he was a fifteen yearold jewish school dropout, his words no mine living in a not very expensive side of london.

The beatles hairdresser leslie cavendish shares experiences of the fab four after tending to the locks of paul mccartney in the 1960s, a new book shines a light on the bands jewish barber. As paul mccartneys hairdresser in the sixties, leslie cavendish was privy to a lot more than split ends. Im not sure where i first heard or saw the cutting edge. It was a year ago yesterday that leslie cavendish gave a super interesting talk about her book the cutting edge the beatles hairdresser in the rock tutors cycle. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era alma books a brandnew memoir by cavendish that is. Leslies exciting and moving accounts of those times are contained in his new book the cutting edge, available to buy on the night and leslie is happy to sign and dedicate purchased. Meet the beatles hairdresser conversations w leslie. The book will also be available to purchase from the beatles storys fab4 store shortly afterwards. The cutting edge has been published by alma books, and distributed in the us, the uk and australia by bloomsbury press. Leslie cavendish has never forgotten the day, just over 50 years ago, when as an employee of vidal sassoons revolutionary london hair salon, he styled jane ashers strawberryblonde mane and became entangled with the beatles. Mar 09, 2018 leslie cavendish will be signing copies of the cutting edge this weekend at the fest for beatles fans taking place at the hyatt regency jersey city in new york, march 911.

The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era by leslie cavendish isbn. How fab four stylist leslie cavendish helped change the world. Leslie cavendish will be signing copies of the cutting edge this weekend at the fest for beatles fans taking place at the hyatt regency jersey city in new york, march 911. At the centre of this epochal change was leslie cavendish, hairdresser to the beatles. Hundreds of books have been written about the beatles, including a number by insiders manager brian epstein, press officer derek taylor, producer george martin. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era by leslie cavendish, published by alma books.

How jewish coiffeur leslie cavendish styled the beatles the. And as far as ringo is concerned, what would we call ringo. Leslie cavendish, hairdresser to iconic uk pop band the beatles, talks mop tops, the swinging 60s and having tea with paul mccartney in his new book, the cutting edge. The beatles hairdresser leslie cavendish shares experiences. London the 1960 c was a time of free love and music, fashion and of course the beatles. Former beatles hairdresser, leslie cavendish will be at the beatles storys fab4 cafe on saturday 26th august, 10. Leslie joins us to read from and discuss his incredible memoir the cutting edge the swinging sixties adventures of the beatles hairdresser. Leslie cavendish was at the center of the beatles universe. Oct 18, 2017 every year there are a few new beatle books that stand out to me as being better than the rest.

The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era cavendish, leslie on. Buy the cutting edge by leslie cavendish from waterstones today. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Not knowing anything about the author my first thoughts were of a.

Now hes sharing his stories of that tumultuous time in a new book. Leslie will be discussing his recollections and personal stories from the heady times of hanging out with the beatles, keith moon, vidal sassoon and others. I am happy to say that the cutting edge by leslie cavendish is one of those books. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era by leslie cavendish, but the. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era kindle edition by leslie cavendish. When you first hear that the man who was the hairdresser for the beatles wrote a book, most people roll their eyes and say something like wowanyone that ever knew the beatles are coming out of the woodwork and. In the midst of this epochal change was leslie cavendish, hairdresser to the beatles and some of the greatest stars of the music and entertainment industry. Join us for the event that beatles fans the world over have been waiting for an evening in the company of the man who knew them all more intimately than most, their hairdresser and friend leslie cavendish. When you first hear that the man who was the hairdresser for the beatles wrote a book, most people roll their eyes and say something like wowanyone that ever knew. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era by leslie cavendish, but the very thought of the beatles hairdresser writing a book pretty much made me roll my eyes and snort. He became paul mccartneys private hairdresser in 1966, and soon began to work on the image of. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era. Leslie will be launching his book the cutting edge. As their increasingly wild, untamed manes grew, to the horror of parents everywhere.

My tours take you around the most important beatles. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era alma books a brandnew memoir by cavendish that is jampacked with tales of life with. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era reprint by leslie cavendish isbn. The cutting edge book 6345 new by leslie cavendish, the beatles hairdresser from 19671975 is telling his story of his involvement and friendship with the fabs. As their increasingly wild, untamed manes grew, to the horror of parents everywhere, they set off a cultural revolution as the most tangible symbol of the sixties. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era 01 by leslie cavendish isbn. Sep 10, 2017 im not sure where i first heard or saw the cutting edge.

The cutting edge the story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era book. The beatles hairdresser leslie cavendish shares experiences of the fab four after tending to the locks of paul mccartney in the 1960s, a new book shines a. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Leslie cavendish and the beatles posted 9 nov 2017 by ian anstice in opinion leslie, thanks very much for agreeing to send in these replies. Angie rhodes, nudge books as paul mccartneys hairdresser in the sixties, leslie cavendish was privy to a lot more than split ends. When i speak to him now, he is 70 years old and promoting his memoir, the. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era kindle edition by leslie cavendish author. But just how did a fifteenyearold jewish school dropout from an undistinguished north london suburb, with no particular artistic talent or showbusiness connections, end up literally at the cutting edge of sixties fashion in just four years. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era by leslie cavendish the publisher acquired world rights to the book which will be published in. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era by leslie cavendish hardback, 2017 at the best online prices at ebay. Welcome to my site which provides an archive of images and press cuttings during this period. His moods could change quickly, and you didnt always know what he could be like. Leslie cavendish was born in east london and grew up in a large jewish family in burnt oak, north london.

Every year there are a few new beatle books that stand out to me as being better than the rest. My bookthe cutting edge is now out in paperback and also its now published in spanish. As their increasingly wild, untamed manes grew, to the horror of parents everywhere, they set off a cultural revolution. Angie rhodes, nudge books a fascinating view of what it was like working for the beatles at the end of the sixties. He was apprenticed to vidal sassoon in 1962, becoming a stylist in his own right three years later. May 26, 2017 alma books has signed the cutting edge. Neil mcnaughton the beatles hair changed the world. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era by leslie cavendish the publisher acquired world rights to. Not knowing anything about the author my first thoughts were of a tiny little beatlemaniac who worked somewhere in liverpool in the early sixties and managed to cut the fab fours greased back locks long before they ever hit the big time. Mar, 2018 leslie cavendish has never forgotten the day, just over 50 years ago, when as an employee of vidal sassoons revolutionary london hair salon, he styled jane ashers strawberryblonde mane and became entangled with the beatles. In the midst of this epochal change was leslie cavendish, hairdresser to the beatles and some of the greatest stars of the music and.

There is also a special limited edition of the cutting edge alongside the standard edition 200 numbered copies, signed by leslie cavendish which cost. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era hardcover february 27, 2018 by leslie cavendish author. How jewish coiffeur leslie cavendish styled the beatles. Alma to publish story of the beatles hairdresser the. To keep the memories alive i offer exclusive vip tours of london. The story of the beatles hairdresser who defined an era as guest speaker at this years international beatleweek festival. Other guest speakers include randy bachman and janes brother, peter asher. May 28, 2019 the cutting edge by leslie cavendish, 9781846884542, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The cutting edge by leslie cavendish, 9781846884542, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.