The extensive and personal collection that can be found in the museum is the work of Roag Best, who has brought it together through his close family ties to the Beatles, while he has also been a collector in his own right for over thirty years.

Roag’s father was Neil Aspinall, road manager and confidante to the Beatles. Neil later became the head of Apple Corps, spearheading such Beatle ventures as Beatles 1, Let It Be Naked, The Anthology and the Cirque du Soleil production ‘Love’. Neil’s close relationship with the Beatles saw him follow them from their school days and local gigs in Liverpool to worldwide fame. At one point Neil even stood in for an unwell George Harrison during the band’s Ed Sullivan Show rehearsals! This unique connection is reflected in the personal and one of a kind items that can be found in the museum. The Beatles counted Neil as their close friend and he was trusted by them implicitly. Neil was an integral part of the Beatles inner circle, and this was the start of Roag’s journey.

Roag’s brother is Pete Best, the original drummer of The Beatles who spent two years with the band from 1960 to 1962. Pete’s time with the band saw him playing with John, Paul and George in the Casbah Coffee Club and The Cavern, travelling with them to Hamburg and ultimately recording with them in Abbey Road Studios. Pete’s story provides a unique insight into the beginnings of the band, where it all started and how four lads from Liverpool took over the world.

Roag’s mother was Mona Best, the ‘Mother of Merseybeat’ who founded the Casbah Coffee Club, the first rock and roll club in Liverpool. Mona provided the Beatles with a place to practice and perform, promoting the band and managing their early business affairs.

Mona even invited the Beatles to decorate the Casbah ready for opening, allowing them to add a personal touch which, according to Paul McCartney, made them feel like they could call it “our club”.

Mona is one of the most influential figures in helping The Beatles to get off the ground. She was the driving force behind the boys early success and a significant part of the Beatles’ story. 

These unique connections provide an insight into the personal lives of the Beatles and the history behind the band. Never before seen items and unheard stories give visitors a one of a kind experience that you can only have at the Liverpool Beatles Museum.

The extensive and personal collection that can be found in the museum is the work of Roag Best, who has brought it together through his close family ties to the Beatles, while he has also been a collector in his own right for over thirty years.

Roag’s father was Neil Aspinall, road manager and confidante to the Beatles. Neil later became the head of Apple Corps, spearheading such Beatle ventures as Beatles 1, Let It Be Naked, The Anthology and the Cirque du Soleil production ‘Love’. Neil’s close relationship with the Beatles saw him follow them from their school days and local gigs in Liverpool to worldwide fame. At one point Neil even stood in for an unwell George Harrison during the band’s Ed Sullivan Show rehearsals! This unique connection is reflected in the personal and one of a kind items that can be found in the museum. The Beatles counted Neil as their close friend and he was trusted by them implicitly. Neil was an integral part of the Beatles inner circle, and this was the start of Roag’s journey.

Roag’s brother is Pete Best, the original drummer of The Beatles who spent two years with the band from 1960 to 1962. Pete’s time with the band saw him playing with John, Paul and George in the Casbah Coffee Club and The Cavern, travelling with them to Hamburg and ultimately recording with them in Abbey Road Studios. Pete’s story provides a unique insight into the beginnings of the band, where it all started and how four lads from Liverpool took over the world.

Roag’s mother was Mona Best, the ‘Mother of Merseybeat’ who founded the Casbah Coffee Club, the first rock and roll club in Liverpool. Mona provided the Beatles with a place to practice and perform, promoting the band and managing their early business affairs.

Mona even invited the Beatles to decorate the Casbah ready for opening, allowing them to add a personal touch which, according to Paul McCartney, made them feel like they could call it “our club”.

Mona is one of the most influential figures in helping The Beatles to get off the ground. She was the driving force behind the boys early success and a significant part of the Beatles’ story.

These unique connections provide an insight into the personal lives of the Beatles and the history behind the band. Never before seen items and unheard stories give visitors a one of a kind experience that you can only have at the Liverpool Beatles Museum.