Tony Bramwell was a boyhood friend of John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison and later became the Fab Four's road manager.
If you want to know anything about The Beatles, ask Tony Bramwell. He knows more than I do. Paul McCartney2006
A statement on The Beatles’ official Instagram page added: ‘Tony worked on many NEMS and Apple projects, from music videos to photo shoots, PR and more and will be missed by many friends and colleagues.’
Having met The Beatles in Liverpool before they rose to stardom, Bramwell was childhood friends with Sir Paul, John Lennon and George Harrison, and moved to London with the band.
Music legend Tony Bramwell, who managed The Beatles, dies aged 78 with Paul McCartney paying tributehttps://t.co/UAA5eUo1DB
— Metro (@MetroUK) June 6, 2024
Initially, he grew up playing with Harrison, and was said to be present when Sir Paul and Lennon met for the very first time.
In the 1960s he was the Hey Jude hitmakers tour manager, and acted as Brian Epstein’s right hand man.
Sir Paul was once quoted as saying: ‘If you want to know anything about The Beatles, ask Tony Bramwell. He knows more than I do.’
Bramwell went on to become joint head of Apple Records.
In later life he was a regular figure at International Beatleweek and on tours of historic Beatles locations in Liverpool, including the Strawberry Field John Lennon visitor attraction.
Strawberry Field’s Honorary President, Lennon’s sister Julia Baird said of his death: ‘Tony was the “man in the know” as he was around for the bulk of the Beatles journey. He will be missed at Beatle Week.’
