Audiobooks by Geoffrey Giuliano

Vivian Stanshall The Biography Audiobook

Vivian Stanshall is the quintessential pop hero of the 60s, 70s, and 80s who first shot to fame in 1968 in the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band. Viv was well known too for his ribald tales of the upper-class Rawlinsons and Maynards who were the bees’ knees for anyone with a warped sense of humor. Born in 1943 in Oxfordshire, his family settled in the coastal town of Leigh-on-Sea. After being a bingo-caller to painting fairground attractions (with a spell in the merchant navy), Stanshall enrolled at London’s Central School of Art and Design. It was there in 1962, that he met Roger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slater, Larry Smith, and Neil Innes and formed the Bonzo Dog Band. They appeared in the Beatles ' Magical Mystery Tour' movie in 1967, and enjoyed an off-kilter Top 10 hit with `I’m The Urban Spaceman’ a year later, After the Bonzo’s split in early 1970 (LPs: `Gorilla’, `The Doughnut In Granny’s Greenhouse’, `Tadpoles’ and `Keynsham’), Viv explored his unique musical madness on several smashing LPs and 45s. As contractual duties led Viv back to the Bonzos to 1972’s 'Let’s Make Up And Be Friendly’ – showcasing the sophisticated, spoken-wordsmith’s introduction to Sir Henry, via `Rawlinson End’. Thinking Mike Oldfield’s titanic `Tubular Bells’ would never be the success it became, Stanshall’s MC-sonic word-play was an essential ingredient. He never got paid. Vivian tragically passed away on March 5, 1995, in a London flat fire at the age of 51. The fire was believed to have been started by a discarded cigarette, and Stanshall, living alone at the time, died from smoke inhalation. His death was a shocking loss to the world of music and the avant-garde, as Stanshall was known for his wit, surrealist humor, and innovative contributions to British rock and comedy.

Geoffrey Giuliano (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano (Narrator)

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Calypso To Collapso: The Resurrection Of Vivian Stanshall

Vivian Stanshall the quintessential pop hero first shot to fame in 1968 in the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band. Viv was well known too for his ribald tales of the upper-class Rawlinsons and Maynards who were the bees’ knees for anyone with a warped sense of humor. Born in 1943 in Oxfordshire, his family settled in the coastal town of Leigh-on-Sea. After being a bingo-caller to painting fairground attractions (with a spell in the merchant navy), Stanshall enrolled at London’s Central School of Art and Design. It was there in 1962, he met Roger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slater, Larry Smith, and Neil Innes and formed the Bonzo Dog Band. They appeared in the Beatles ' Magical Mystery Tour' movie in 1967, and enjoyed an off-kilter Top 10 hit with `I’m The Urban Spaceman’ a year later, After the Bonzo’s split in early 1970 (LPs: `Gorilla’, `The Doughnut In Granny’s Greenhouse’, `Tadpoles’ and `Keynsham’), Viv explored his unique musical madness on several smashing LPs’ and 45s. As contractual duties led Viv back to the Bonzos to 1972’s 'Let’s Make Up And Be Friendly’ – showcasing the sophisticated, spoken-wordsmith’s introduction to Sir Henry, via `Rawlinson End’. Thinking Mike Oldfield’s titanic `Tubular Bells’ would never be the success it became, Stanshall’s MC-sonic word-play was an essential ingredient. He never got paid. Having divorced his first wife in 1975, he settled down with American Pamela `Ki’ Longfellow in their houseboat (the Searchlight). There on the towpath, Stanshall became almost hopelessly addicted to drink, and especially valium though he continued to work. Vivian tragically passed away on March 5, 1995, in a London flat fire at the age of 51. The fire was believed to have been started by a discarded cigarette, and Stanshall, living alone at the time, died from smoke inhalation. His death was a shocking loss to the world of music and the avant-garde.

Geoffrey Giuliano, Steve Galbraith (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano, Steve Galbraith (Narrator)

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Dark Horse George Harrison: The First Biography + Interviews

Dark Horse, written and narrated by Emmy-nominated actor-author Geoffrey Giuliano, offers a deeply reflective exploration of George Harrison, the most enigmatic of the Beatles. Beyond his fame as a member of one of the greatest musical groups in history, Harrison was a man on a spiritual quest that would shape not only his music but also his lasting legacy as a pioneer of world music. His exploration of Eastern sounds and philosophies revolutionized the Western music scene, introducing ideas and influences that have continued to resonate. Through exclusive interviews and decades of meticulous research, Dark Horse traces Harrison's path from his early days in Liverpool to the dizzying heights of Beatlemania, capturing both the exuberance and the struggles of the band's meteoric rise. It delves into the emotional and professional turmoil of their painful breakup, revealing how Harrison navigated the disintegration of the Beatles while forging his path. His groundbreaking solo career, with works such as All Things Must Pass, is explored in depth, showcasing his evolution as an artist no longer defined by the Beatles' shadow but by his own unique vision. One of the core themes of Dark Horse is Harrison's profound faith in Krishna Consciousness, which permeated his life and art. His spiritual beliefs were not just a personal journey but also a driving force behind his music, and Giuliano carefully examines how this faith inspired Harrison to seek deeper meaning in his work, connecting with audiences on a level that transcended conventional pop music. Harrison's efforts to unite cultures through music are also a focus of the audiobook, as his collaboration with Indian musicians and his advocacy for understanding played a significant role in breaking down cultural barriers. Though his life was tragically cut short by lung cancer in 2001, Harrison’s influence continues.

Geoffrey Giuliano (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano (Narrator)

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Blackbird The Life Of Paul McCartney

Beatle insider Geoffrey Giuliano presents a complex often disturbing image of McCartney and his milieu. He relies on extensive interviews with McCartney and his associates, and the resultant portrait of the most famous pop legend of our time is filled with contradictions. McCartney is revealed as a sometimes indulgent entrepreneur, yet a doting father, faithful husband, and committed friend of the Earth. The work examines the star's inability to deal with grief in terms of his mother's untimely death, his father Jim’s passing, and John Lennon's murder; examines the Beatles' evolution, sexual shenanigans, drug us,e and breakup; and chronicles Paul’s great romance with British actress Jane Asher. Emmy-nominated actor narrator Giuliano is refreshingly frank in assessing McCartney's creative output, particularly in the Wings and post-Wings era. Overall, this all-new audiobook is wildly entertaining with lots of unknown inside new material. Buckle up it promises to be a wild ride! Geoffrey Giuliano is the author of more books on the Beatles and the 1960s than any other author. He is also an actor best known for playing the menacing VIP4 in Squid Game, season 1, episode 7. Giuliano is a 55-year practicing bhakti yogi and vegan advocate who lives in Thailand with his Thai wife, Sai, and their son, Eden Garret.

Geoffrey Giuliano (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano (Narrator)

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60's Icons 3 Complete Audiobooks: Blackbird Paul McCartney In Conversation With Ruth & Angie Can You

Beatle insider Geoffrey Giuliano presents a complex, often unsettling portrait of Paul McCartney. Based on extensive interviews, this account reveals McCartney’s contradictions—an indulgent entrepreneur yet devoted father, loyal husband, and environmental advocate. It explores his struggles with grief over his mother’s early death, his father Jim’s passing, and John Lennon’s murder. The book also delves into the Beatles' rise, their sex lives, drug use, breakup, and Paul’s romance with actress Jane Asher. Emmy-nominated actor and narrator Giuliano offers a refreshingly candid critique of McCartney’s work, especially post-Wings. Packed with unknown insider details, this audiobook promises a wild ride for fans and music historians alike. Ruth McCartney, a former Russian pop star and businesswoman, was Paul’s stepsister, not a blood relative. Their relationship remained distant, particularly after Jim McCartney died in 1976. While Jim was alive, Paul supported Ruth and Angela McCartney, but after his passing, financial struggles led Angela to auction off Paul’s childhood memorabilia, including his birth certificate. In 1994, Ruth and Angela gave tell-all interviews to Giuliano, at times casting Paul in an unflattering light. Ruth recalled Paul dismissing her teenage career ambitions and tensions with Linda McCartney, who allegedly invaded Angela’s privacy. These explosive, never-before-presented interviews lift the curtain on the intensely private world of McCartney and the Beatles. In 'Paul McCartney Can You Take Me Back' fans and scholars can find rare archival interviews, inside information, and new views on the great McCartney making it essential for dedicated fans, historians, and educational institutions. An ultra-rare, hard-hitting audio biography!

Geoffrey Giuliano (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano (Narrator)

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Ruth & Angie McCartney: Living with Paul McCartney

Ruth McCartney, a former Russian pop diva and businesswoman, is Paul McCartney’s stepsister. Though they shared a father, Jim McCartney, their relationship was not one of blood. The fact is their bond often remained distant, particularly after Jim died in 1976. Between 1964 and 1976, when Jim married Angela, Paul certainly saw Ruth several times a year but had a demanding career with The Beatles and Wings. After Jim passed, Ruth and Angela faced grave financial struggles. Angela auctioned off some of Paul’s childhood mementos, including his birth certificate and baby shoes. Ruth explained that while Jim was alive, Paul supported them financially, but once he died, the support stopped. In 1994, Ruth and Angela gave a series of tell-all interviews with author and Emmy-nominated actor Geoffrey Giuliano, who sometimes painted Paul in a less-than-flattering light. Ruth recalled how, when she was 15, Paul harshly criticized her career ambitions, calling her a “spotty teenager.” However, as an adult, Ruth forgave Paul, understanding his harsh words as misguided “tough love.” The interviews also revealed tensions with Linda McCartney, who Ruth claimed invaded Angela’s privacy by reading her diary. Here then are those explosive inside interviews, presented together for the first time, drawing back the curtain on the very private and personal life of Paul and The Beatles. Buckle up! This promises to be a wild ride! Geoffrey Giuliano is the author of more books on the Beatles and the 1960s than any other author. He is also an actor best known for playing the menacing VIP4 in Squid Game, season 1, episode 7. Giuliano is a 55-year practicing bhakti yogi and vegan advocate who lives in Thailand with his Thai wife, Sai, and their son, Eden Garret.

Geoffrey Giuliano (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano (Narrator)

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60's Icons: Blackbird Paul McCartney Dark Horse George Harrison Vivian Stanshall

Beatle insider Geoffrey Giuliano presents a complex and often unsettling portrait of Paul McCartney, drawing from extensive interviews with the star and those around him. McCartney emerges as a figure of contradictions—an indulgent entrepreneur yet a devoted father, a faithful husband, and a passionate environmentalist. The work delves into his struggles with grief, from his mother’s untimely death to the losses of his father, Jim, and John Lennon. It also explores the Beatles' rise, their turbulent breakup, and McCartney’s whirlwind romance with actress Jane Asher, alongside candid insights into the band’s drug use and personal entanglements. Dark Horse, written and narrated by Emmy-nominated actor-author Geoffrey Giuliano, offers an intimate look at George Harrison—the most enigmatic Beatle. Beyond fame, Harrison pursued a profound spiritual journey that shaped his music, legacy, and role as the father of world music, introducing Eastern sounds and philosophy to the West. Through exclusive interviews, firsthand accounts, and decades of research, this audiobook traces his path from Liverpool to Beatlemania, their painful split, and his groundbreaking solo career. Vivian Stanshall, the eccentric pop hero of the '60s, '70s, and '80s, first rose to fame in 1968 with the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, known for their offbeat humor and surrealist music. Born in 1943 in Oxfordshire, he pursued a variety of odd jobs before enrolling at London’s Central School of Art and Design, where he met his future bandmates. The Bonzos gained recognition through their appearance in Magical Mystery Tour and their 1968 hit I’m the Urban Spaceman. Struggling with addiction, he later lived on a houseboat with his second wife, Pamela Longfellow, but tragically died in a London flat fire in 1995 at age 51.

Geoffrey Giuliano (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano (Narrator)

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Vivian Stanshall 2 Audiobooks: Greatest WCalypso To Collapso Biography & The Unreleased Interviewsor

Vivian Stanshall is the quintessential pop hero of the 60s, 70s, and 80s who first shot to fame in 1968 in the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band. Viv was well known too for his ribald tales of the upper-class Rawlinsons and Maynards who were the bees’ knees for anyone with a warped sense of humor. Born in 1943 in Oxfordshire, his family settled in the coastal town of Leigh-on-Sea. After being a bingo-caller to painting fairground attractions (with a spell in the merchant navy), Stanshall enrolled at London’s Central School of Art and Design. It was there in 1962, that he met Roger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slater, Larry Smith, and Neil Innes and formed the Bonzo Dog Band. They appeared in the Beatles ' Magical Mystery Tour' movie in 1967, and enjoyed an off-kilter Top 10 hit with `I’m The Urban Spaceman’ a year later, After the Bonzo’s split in early 1970 (LPs: `Gorilla’, `The Doughnut In Granny’s Greenhouse’, `Tadpoles’ and `Keynsham’), Viv explored his unique musical madness on several smashing LPs and 45s. As contractual duties led Viv back to the Bonzos to 1972’s 'Let’s Make Up And Be Friendly’ – showcasing the sophisticated, spoken-wordsmith’s introduction to Sir Henry, via `Rawlinson End’. Vivian tragically passed away on March 5, 1995, in a London flat fire at the age of 51. The fire was believed to have been started by a discarded cigarette, and Stanshall, living alone at the time, died from smoke inhalation. His death was a shocking loss to the world of music and the avant-garde, as Stanshall was known for his wit, surrealist humor, and innovative contributions to British rock and comedy. This is his story as told by Stanshall to his great friend and collaborator Emmy nominated actor author Geoffrey Giuliano and musician/educator Steve Galbraith. Buckle up it is a wild literary ride!

Geoffrey Giuliano (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano (Narrator)

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Dark Horse George Harrison: The First Biography + Interviews

Geoffrey Giuliano (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano (Narrator)

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Dark Horse Black Bird Revolution Rishikesh White Album: George Harrison Paul McCartney Beatles An

'Geoffrey Giuliano knows more about my life than I do!' -George Harrison 1989 “Giuliano is one of a very elite group of writers: those who deal well with the magical spears of our times; those whose tools are their clear vision.” -Richie Havens 1989 “I befriended Geoffrey years ago. He’s the only one who writes the truth about the Beatles. He was there. He doesn’t write from a perspective. You either love him or you hate him.” -Pete Best 2006 Dark Horse takes listeners into the life of George Harrison, the most enigmatic Beatle, tracing his journey from Liverpool to global stardom and his deep spiritual quest. With rare insights, exclusive interviews, and decades of research, it captures his influence on world music and his profound legacy. Beatle insider Geoffrey Giuliano presents an intricate yet revealing portrait of Paul McCartney in Black Bird, exploring his contradictions as a savvy entrepreneur, devoted father, and passionate environmentalist. Through candid interviews, the audiobook examines his personal losses, the Beatles' meteoric rise, their dramatic split, and his complex relationships, including his romance with Jane Asher. In Revolution A Secret History Of The Beatles Giuliano strips away the myths surrounding the group, offering a raw, unfiltered account of their turbulent lives. Using unpublished letters, unheard recordings, and forgotten diaries, Revolution reveals the pressures of Beatlemania and its lasting impact. In 1968, the Beatles traveled to Rishikesh, India, seeking enlightenment under the Maharishi. This pivotal retreat inspired some of their most iconic songs and cemented their role as pioneers in music and spirituality. Fifty years later, this audiobook revisits that transformative time, bringing their journey to life through firsthand accounts and historical reflections. Here is the Beatle's Rishikesh White Album!

Geoffrey Giuliano (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano (Narrator)

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Fascism 2025

The shadows of fascism have never truly disappeared. In 2025, as the world faces political, economic, and social instability, the specter of authoritarianism rises once more. Fascism, once embodied by figures like Mussolini and Hitler, has taken on new forms—repackaged as nationalism and populism in response to crises. Donald Trump’s presidency and continued influence have highlighted the fragility of democratic systems, illustrating how easily populist rhetoric can mask authoritarian tendencies. His divisive approach, disregard for truth, and appeal to nationalism are part of a broader movement that threatens to unravel the very fabric of democracy. This audiobook explores fascism's resurgence in the modern age. We’ll trace its reemergence through figures like Trump, the manipulation of media, and the erosion of democratic values. Understanding these dangers is more than a historical exercise—it’s a call to recognize and resist the forces that seek to dismantle freedom and justice. Written and narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, an Emmy-nominated actor and internationally bestselling author, this collection provides a vital exploration of how fascism is evolving and what we can do to stop it.

Geoffrey Giuliano (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano (Narrator)

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Kamala Harris Women Of Wisdom

In this inspirational audiobook kicked off by the thoughts and wisdom of Kamala Harris, we take a deep dive and remember the almost superhuman contributions of our greatest black leaders from the 20th century and beyond. Each of these courageous women in their own way educating, liberating, and freed untold millions of souls from the heartless bondage they were forced to endure at the hands of a cruel largely racist self-interested society. Fighting a Goliath of ignorance for decades with little chance of success each in their way overcame incredible obstacles to implement the finer attributes of justice, truth, and freedom in the troubled world around them. Painstakingly put together by author and Emmy-nominated actor Geoffrey Giuliano here is a unique inside look at the lives loves tragedies and triumphs of our most precious black heroes of justice and freedom. It is an absolute must for any educational system interested in black studies and everyone who counts himself as a lover and defender of freedom and democracy everywhere. Featuring the histories and inspirational words of Vice President Kamala Harris, Angela Davis, Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, First Lady Michelle Obama, transgender activist Francis Thompson, Barbara Jordan, Aretha Franklin, Ella Baker, Dr. Kathleen Cleaver, Fannie Lou Hamer, and the extraordinary Eartha Kitt. With a timely moving contribution from Richie Havens and iconic singer Ben E. King.

Geoffrey Giuliano (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano (Narrator)

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