This was The Beatles’ 30th of 48 nights at Hamburg’s Star-Club, the city’s newest rock ‘n’ roll venue.
The Beatles played three separate residencies at the club in 1962. This was the first, and saw the group perform for a total of 172 hours over seven weeks. Their only night off was Good Friday, 20 April.
This first stint at the Star-Club began on Friday 13 April, and came to a close on 31 May 1962. The Beatles left Hamburg on Saturday 2 June.
It was The Beatles’ third residency in a Hamburg club within two years, and followed a series of shows at the Indra, the Kaiserkeller and the Top Ten Club.
Last updated: 25 January 2024
Also on this day...
- 2022: Paul McCartney live: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
- 2002: Paul McCartney live: Philips Arena, Atlanta
- 2000: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Xanadu Theatre, Atlantic City
- 1997: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee
- 1991: UK album release: Unplugged (The Official Bootleg) by Paul McCartney
- 1973: Wings live: Capitol Theatre, Cardiff
- 1969: Get Back photo session
- 1968: Lennon and McCartney give interviews to US press
- 1961: The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg
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