Born in Liverpool in 1949, author Colin Hall studied Law at the
University of Liverpool before becoming a teacher. In 2004 he
became the custodian of 'Mendips', John Lennon's former home, in
Woolton, Liverpool. The house was donated to the National Trust in
2002 by Yoko Ono Lennon. As custodian Colin has hosted thousands of
visitors from around the world and famous visitors have included ;
Yoko Ono, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt,
Paul Brady, Debbie Harry and Clem Burke from Blondie, Klaus
Voormann, Steve Van Zandt, Mark Hamill and Alan White.
Colin's wife Sylvia was for many years, the custodian of 20
Forthlin Road, the former Liverpool home of Sir Paul and his
brother Michael McCartney. In 2017 Colin and Sylvia were Liverpool
City Region's 'Tourism Stars of The Year'.
As a journalist Colin was a regular contributor to music
publications 'What's On In London' and 'RnR'.
In 2006 he was invited by his great friend, legendary music
broadcaster and music historian, Bob Harris, to help research and
contribute to the Sony Award Winning BBC Radio 2 documentary, 'The
Day John Met Paul'. Its follow-up, 'The Songs The Beatles Gave
Away' was the inspiration for this book.
Colin's first book 'PRE:FAB!' was written in partnership with
original Quarry Men drummer, Colin Hanton. Published in 2018, it
tells the story of "one man, his drums, John Lennon, Paul McCartney
and George Harrison". It has since been made into a feature length
documentary by StarsNorth Films (USA) and was selected to the open
the 2022 Florida Film Festival.
Before working at Mendips, Colin managed the early careers of
singer-songwriters Sam Genders (Tunng) and Liam Bailey (acclaimed
UK recording artist).
Colin is also an Ambassador for the Buddy Holly Foundation UK.
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