Mona Best
Biography
Mona Best was an Indian-born British music promoter and the founder of the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool, a venue that played a significant role in the early development of the Beatles. As the mother of original Beatles drummer Pete Best, she supported the band during their formative years, providing them with a place to perform and helping nurture Liverpool’s emerging rock and roll scene. Best became an important figure in the Merseybeat movement and is remembered for her contribution to the cultural history surrounding the Beatles’ rise.
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Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self (Archive Footage)
Featuring never before seen footage of the most seminal rock band in music history, BUILDING THE BEATLES is an unprecedented look at the players who have been left out of the story of The Fab Four’s meteoric rise… until now. Journey back to meet Mona Best (mother of the first Beatles drummer Pete Best), Allan Williams, and Sam Leach, each of whom played a crucial role in making The Beatles who they are. Unearthing the pieces of unseen Beatles history, this documentary is a moving testament to the people who changed history forever.