[51] The Beatles, all regular NEMS customers, immediately recognised Epstein, but before he could congratulate them on their performance George Harrison said, "And what brings Mr Epstein here?" "[79], Lennon resisted wearing suits and ties, but later said, "I'll wear a suit; I'll wear a bloody balloon if somebody's going to pay me. "[72] Epstein encouraged them to wear suits and ties, insisted that they stop swearing, smoking, drinking, or eating on stage, and also suggested the famous synchronised bow at the end of their performances. I didnt really have any misconceptions about our ability to do anything other than play music. His death was most likely due to a build-up of the sedative Carbitral, mixed with alcohol. [117] The Beatles and their entourage were ejected from their hotel on the same day and given a police escort to the airport, even though Epstein had publicly apologised for the misunderstanding in a televised statement, which was not seen or heard because of static. [94], By early 1962, the Beatles had played several gigs with Ringo Starr on occasions when Pete Best was ill, and they had performed at a recording session with Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison in Hamburg. I think in the meantime Id called Peter back and left the line hanging. The fiasco of Magical Mystery Tour more than points out Brians proper guidance, i.e. 27 August 1967: Brian Epstein dies | The Beatles Bible [84] On 13 December 1961, at Epstein's invitation, Mike Smith of Decca travelled from London to Liverpool to watch the group at the Cavern, which led to an audition in London on 1 January 1962 (see The Beatles' Decca audition). We only care about these beautiful people who beautified our young and beautiful lives on our way to each our destiny. [50], The Beatles signed Epstein's first management contract, but Epstein did not. And the rest as they say is history. [96] McCartney later remarked, "It had got to the stage that Pete was holding us back. It is true Paul made a terrible mistake thinking they didnt need any other manager. Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Starr had also taken it since their days in Hamburg. Meet Brian Epstein, the Man Who Discovered the Beatles - Biography So I called Peter back and I told him that Dr Cowan wasnt there and Peter suggested I call his doctor, John Galway. A post mortem examination showed Brian Epstein died of an overdose of sleeping pills. [140][141] He promoted new works by writers such as Arnold Wesker in productions that occasionally fell foul of the Lord Chamberlain for including "obscene" content or nudity. Epstein's death in 1967 marked the beginning of the group's dissolution and had a profound effect on each Beatle. [115] Epstein unintentionally snubbed the nation's first lady Imelda Marcos when presented with an invitation to a breakfast party.