Chas Newby

Charles 'Chas' Newby (born 18 June 1941, in Blackpool, Lancashire, England), was temporarily the bassist for The Beatles in December 1960, following the departure of Stuart Sutcliffe. When The Beatles returned from Germany for the first time, they were short of a bass guitarist. Pete Best suggested Chas Newby. Chas had been with The Blackjacks (Pete Best's group), and was now attending university, but was on vacation and so agreed to play with The Beatles. He appeared with them for three engagements in December 1960. John Lennon asked him to go to Germany, for the Beatles' second trip, but he chose to return to university.

Chas later became a teacher of Mathematics at Droitwich Spa High School in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England.

References

• Spitz, Bob (2005). The Beatles: The Biography. Little Brown. ISBN 0-316-80352-9. 

External links

• From Blackjacks To Beatles

Persondata
Name	Newby, Charles
Alternative names	Newby, Chas
Short description	Bassist
Date of birth	18 June 1941
Place of birth	Liverpool
Date of death
Place of death