The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg
This was the second date of The Beatles’ second residency at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany.
1962
The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg
This was the opening date of The Beatles’ second residency at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany.
Travel: Liverpool to Hamburg
The Beatles flew from Liverpool to Hamburg on this day ahead of their second residency at the German city’s Star-Club,
The Beatles live: Majestic Ballroom, Hull
This was The Beatles’ first live show in Hull, Yorkshire, although they would perform there again three times.
UK single release: Love Me Do
The Beatles’ debut single was released on 5 October 1962. ‘Love Me Do’ reached number 17 in the charts, which
The Beatles live: Oasis Club, Manchester
The Beatles’ second show at the Oasis Club on 45-47 Lloyd Street, Manchester, was also their second in the city.
Recording: PS I Love You, Love Me Do, Please Please Me
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: Ron Richards Engineer: Norman Smith Following their studio session on 4 September, where
Recording: How Do You Do It, Love Me Do
Studio Two/Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Norman Smith Following The Beatles’ first session for EMI on
The Beatles live: Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight – Ringo Starr’s first official show as a Beatle
Following the sacking of Pete Best, The Beatles were quick to recruit their new drummer.
The Beatles live: Grafton Rooms, Liverpool
Although The Quarrymen had previously performed at Liverpool’s Grafton Rooms, this was The Beatles’ first concert at the venue. They
The Beatles live: Plaza Ballroom, St Helens
This was the last of The Beatles’ four consecutive Monday night shows at the St Helens Plaza. The first had
The Beatles live: Plaza Ballroom, St Helens
The third of four consecutive Monday night performances at the Plaza Ballroom in St Helens, Lancashire.
The Beatles live: Plaza Ballroom, St Helens
Following their successful appearance on 25 June, The Beatles returned to the Plaza Ballroom for a second show.
The Beatles live: Plaza Ballroom, St Helens
Following their lunchtime show at the Cavern Club, The Beatles travelled to St Helens for their first of five performances
Recording: Besame Mucho, Love Me Do, PS I Love You, Ask Me Why – The Beatles’ first Abbey Road recording session
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producers: George Martin, Ron Richards Engineer: Norman Smith 6 June 1962 was the date
Travel: Liverpool to London
The day before their first Abbey Road recording session, The Beatles drove from Liverpool to London.
Rehearsal: Cavern Club, Liverpool
Two days before their first Abbey Road recording session, The Beatles undertook a second day of rehearsals at the Cavern
Rehearsal: Cavern Club, Liverpool
The Beatles’ first Abbey Road recording session was booked for 6 June 1962, and the group needed to prepare material.
Travel: Hamburg to Liverpool
Following their 48-night residency at Hamburg’s Star-Club, in which they notched up 172 hours of stage time over seven weeks,
The Beatles live: Star-Club, Hamburg
This was the final night of The Beatles’ first residency at Hamburg’s Star-Club, the city’s newest rock ‘n’ roll venue.