The Redhead on the Roof, with Kevin Harrington

Our very, very special guest today is the great Kevin Harrington, who most Beatles fans will recognize as the “redhead on the roof” in the Let It Be and Get Back films. At the time, Kevin was only 18 years old(!) but had been working for the Beatles, in some capacity, for years, first as an errand boy at NEMS and then as an assistant to Brian Epstein. He worked alongside Mal Evans as the Beatles’ “roadie,” as he’s billed in the Let It Be credits.
After the Beatles broke up, Kevin stayed closely in the fold, even living at Friar Park with George and Patti during the recording of All Things Must Pass. Then, he finally struck out on his own in the ‘70s and beyond and was a roadie with some of the biggest names in music, including Wishbone Ash, Motorhead, Petula Clark, Ted Nugent, Tina Turner and more.
To learn more about Kevin's time with NEMS and the Beatles, check out his memoir, Who's The Redhead on the Roof? (www.amazon.com...)
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[@michaeldavenport1378]

Great interview! I’m a redhead myself and a huge Beatles fan. I FINALLY was able to learn more about Mr. Harrington thanks to you and your podcast. You just gained a new subscriber. 👍🏼

[@andydixon2980]

Very enjoyable to hear Kevin's memories. I love how he keeps certain things private out of respect for his former employers.

[@thingsthathappenedtomymoth2816]

This is a really good interview. The Beatles’ story is endlessly fascinating. It is great to hear a first-person account of the Beatles’ workplace and the people in it.

[@davecostello560]

Great interview, you asked all the right questions! Kevin demonstrates so much integrity, it's easy to see why he made it into the circle of trust! It's so funny for us all to hear how boring it all seemed to him !!

[@scotttaylor7767]

He did Stirling work on the rooftop that day ! Freezing cold weather rickety wooden floor and kneeling in front of John Lennon! Not to mention getting all that equipment up through the windows onto the roof! Roadies really worked for the money in those days ! Lol