Although he wouldn't perform his first official show as a Beatle until 18 August 1962, on this day Ringo Starr performed with the group for possibly the first time.
His normal group, the Hurricanes, had a rare day off, and Pete Best was unwell. Ringo stood in for The Beatles firstly during their lunchtime show at the Cavern Club, and again in the evening for their performance at the Kingsway Club in Southport.
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