Joe Speaks!

Beat will stay as it is...

The articles listed below all substantially consist of quotes from or interviews with Joe published in the 1960's. I have been unable to trace exact dates and publications for a few of them so would welcome any corrections or additional information.

JOE MEEK, The Man behind Telstar and other hits (130k)

New Musical Express, November 23 1962. General interview.

It always comes on Sundays for Mr Telstar!

Daily Express, December 21st 1962. General interview, including comments on composing songs.

Joe has it all taped (81k)

Source unknown, late 1962

My Lucky Star by Joe Meek

Evening News & Star, January 26 1963. General interview, mostly about "Telstar"

It's Cheek to Cheek Meek! Joe Meek Owns Up

Melody Maker, April 27 1963. Interesting Q&A type interview.

Don't kill the beat boom

Melody Maker, July 27th 1963. Short column in which Joe complains about the glut of Beatles soundalikes.

Disctator Joe Meek

The Sun, October 15 1963. General interview, including a couple of bizarre quotes.

That Controversial Record (112k)

Disc & Music Echo, May 22 1965. Joe reacts to the fuss over his Tom Jones releases.

Joe's our top pop boffin!

Source unknown, mid-1965

Two short clippings:

"Joe Meek finds answer for the Beatles" - circa 1966, possibly Melody Maker

"Sound maker Meek on the ball" - Disc, late 63 or early 64

TelstarWeb - The Joe Meek Website

Meeksville - Joe Meek Archives