James George Nicol (born 3 August 1939) is an English drummer and business entrepreneur. He is best known for sitting in for Ringo Starr in the Beatles for eight concerts of the Beatles' 1964 …

Jun 4, 2025 · Prior to his brief stint with The Beatles, Nicol was in a band called the Shubdubs and after returning from Australia he reformed the band as Jimmie Nicol and the Shubdubs. …

Aug 8, 2025 · Only hardcore Beatles fans recall another name – that of the temporary drummer, Jimmie Nicol. For a brief ten days in June of 1964, Jimmie Nicol was asked to do the …

In this emotional and revealing interview, Nicol shares untold stories of tension between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the quiet power struggles behind the scenes, and how he was …

Jun 3, 2015 · Enter Jimmie Nicol, a 24-year-old London drummer whose studio work had impressed Epstein. McCartney also knew Nicol; the Beatle had recently caught a performance …

Jan 9, 2024 · In the summer of 1964, Nicol, a skilled drummer from London, found himself catapulted into the world of Beatlemania when he stepped in as a temporary replacement for …

May 23, 2008 · Jimmie Nicol was a temporary member of The Beatles during their 1964 tour of Europe, Hong Kong and Australia. "They accepted me but you can't just go into a group like …

James George Nicol is an English drummer and business entrepreneur. He is best known for sitting in for Ringo Starr in the Beatles for eight concerts of the Bea...

Feb 19, 2025 · The captivating but tragic tale of Jimmie Nicol, the drummer who briefly became a Beatle. Discover his surreal journey from shadows to the spotlight.

From June 4 to June 14, 1964, Jimmy Nicol lived the dream. He performed onstage with John, Paul, and George in front of screaming fans, posed for press photos, and experienced the …