The Beatles played this Lancashire town dance promoted by the youth club of the local Baptist church on this night.
They were top of a bill which also included The Electones, The Mike Taylor Combo and The Mustangs with Ricky Day.
Earlier in the day The Beatles’ 21 January recording of Radio Luxembourg’s Friday Spectacular.
Last updated: 25 January 2024
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- 2014: The Beatles win lifetime achievement award at the Grammys
- 1991: Television: Paul McCartney on MTV Unplugged
- 1969: Get Back/Let It Be sessions: day 16
- 1968: Pattie Harrison models for Ossie Clark
- 1968: The Beatles film their Yellow Submarine appearance
- 1967: Mixing: Penny Lane
- 1965: John and Cynthia Lennon holiday in the Swiss Alps
- 1964: The Beatles live: Olympia Theatre, Paris
- 1961: The Beatles live: Hambleton Hall, Liverpool
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I just purchased an original players cigarette case with all four beatles signing their names on the inside.. my authentication shows these autographs were obtained that evening Jan 25, 1963
Bumped into Ricky Day from the mustang in antibes 10 year ago. He had lost everything in a hurricane in Florida and was busking his way around campsites. Come on Paul McCartney. Find him help him
went to see beatles played at darwen. 1963 John smashed his guitar over head of a fan. It was real . Good night out.
Would you by any chance know of any of the Mustang Group who played with the Beatles. My husband was Ricky Day and he would love to contact the other members
I remember Ricky well. He fronted Jack Jay and the Jackpots at Blackburn Mecca later in the 1960s and early 70s.
Hope he is keeping well!
G
Thank you this brings back memories of Blackburn Mecca Dance Hall when I was a very shy teenager, the boys had to ask a girl to dance them days it took some courage to walk up to a girl on the dance floor if you got a no it was a long walk back!! the band always made this the last song of the night,
Kath, my wifes uncle Ed Robinson played in the Mustangs, I’ve just sent details (27/12/2012) of the ticket for the event thats being auctioned. He lives in the States now.
i played with the mustangs in fact started the group love eddie robinson also of the shotguns
Just spoken to a friend of mine who was in The Electones, and remembers speaking to The Beatles backstage that night. He remembers George being very nervous!
I was at the concert in 1963. I was going out with the Bass guitarist David Livesey. Went back stage with the group and got all the Beatles autographs, still have them to this day. Also have one of the original photos of the Mustangs as shown. All the lads went to Darwen Grammar School. Went to lots of practise sessions at ‘ The Dingle House’ where Russell Greenall lived. Knew Eddie Robinson as well.
Stan Hickey (Mustang’s drummer)
Hi Jackie it was a great night and I remember you with Dave Livesey – I also remember talking drumming with Ringo. I wish I could find my copies of their autographs but fat chance after all this time
Hi Stan, just seen your reply. I still have the autographs from that night, was offered £1500 for them about 3 years ago but kept them. Often wonder what happened to you all, met Jack/John Bentley at a Darwen Grammar function a couple of years ago. I don’t think that Eddie Robinson was in the Mustangs either as Jack says. I have an original photo of you all from those days. Lovely to hear from you. Take care.
hi jackie eddie robinson here fromcanada how are you doing drop me a line love eddie
Hi This may seem unusual but we are trying to find a Jackie fowler originally from Leigh Atherton area
As we have seen a conversation on Google would love to hear from you if you think you could help us
Jack and Clarice mean anything to you
Do apologize if we have another unnecessary thanks
I was the Rhythm Guitarist and one of the original founder members of The Mustangs. We all met at Grammar School and played as one of the support groups to The Beatles at Darwen Co-op. I stayed with them until 1967 and saw many personnel changes. I was replaced by Bryn Howarth when they decided to turn professional. Unfortunately that only lasted about 3 weeks!! Don’t recall Eddie Robinson ever being in the group. He used to play in another local group called The Shotguns.
Still best mates with Stan Hickey (just cant shake him off!! Not true).. Have lost touch with guys like Russ Greenall, Al Bradshaw, John Madden. Still speak to Robin Duxbury from time to time.
I met Ricky Day in France busking his way round campsites. He needs help
I’m actually a sales representative for a Wireless carrier in Ohio and have met Ed on multiple occasions. He comes in and tells me these stories every month when he comes to pay his bill. He told me he lives in Canada and comes to Ohio for the harsh winter up north.