Ian Leslie: John and Paul

In his new biography of the bandmates from Liverpool, Ian Leslie charts the relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney from their teenage meeting in 1957, to their continued musical dialogue after the band broke up, until John’s death in 1980.

Drawing on recently released footage and recordings, John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs is a startlingly fresh take on two of the greatest icons in music history, offering rich insights into the nature of their creativity, collaboration and human connection.

Ian Leslie is a journalist and author of acclaimed books on human psychology: Born Liars, Curious, and How To Disagree. He has written for the New Statesman, The Economist and the New York Times.

Chaired by Professor Brian Ward, Northumbria University.