KLUE radio, Texas, is struck by lightning
The day after it organised a public burning of The Beatles’ music and memorabilia, radio station KLUE of Longview, Texas was struck by lightning.
Tag: Radio
KLUE radio in Texas organises a public Beatles bonfire
The controversy over John Lennon’s “more popular than Jesus” comments had been growing since late July. A public bonfire was on this day organised by the radio station KLUE …
Radio: Pop Profile
The day after The Beatles were interviewed by BBC presenter Brian Matthew for Saturday Club, John Lennon and George Harrison again spoke to him for another radio show, Pop …
Radio: Saturday Club
The Beatles returned to the BBC Aeolian Hall in central London to record an interview for the corporation’s radio show Saturday Club.
Radio: BBC European Service
The Beatles were due to perform their first Italian concert in Milan on 24 June 1965. Ahead of the date, they gave an interview for the BBC’s Italian language …
Radio: John Lennon on The World Of Books
John Lennon recorded an interview for the BBC Home Service programme The World Of Books on this day at the offices of NEMS Enterprises at Argyll Street, London.
The Beatles (Invite You To Take A Ticket To Ride) – the final BBC radio session
Just over three years since their first appearance on BBC radio, The Beatles recorded their final musical appearance on 26 May 1965.
Radio: Pop Inn
After completing the slow-motion scene in Help! at Twickenham Film Studios in the morning, The Beatles remained on site to take part in a live radio interview for the …
Radio: Saturday Club
This was The Beatles’ 10th and final session recorded for the BBC radio’s Saturday Club, although they gave subsequent interviews to the show until 1966.
Radio: Top Gear
Following a four-month gap spent touring and recording, The Beatles returned to the BBC on this day to record a session for the music radio programme Top Gear.
Radio: The Teen Scene
On this evening Brian Epstein held a party at his home at Flat 15, Whaddon House, William Mews, London. Each of The Beatles attended, as did Judy Garland, Cilla …
Radio: From Us To You
The Beatles visited the BBC’s Paris Studio in London on this day to record a fourth appearance on the From Us To You show.
Radio: Top Gear
The Beatles appeared on the first edition of the BBC radio show Top Gear, a weekly late-night pop music programme, on 14 July 1964.
Radio: From Us To You
Recording for the third edition of The Beatles’ BBC radio show From Us To You took place on this day at the BBC Paris Studio in London between 6.30 …
Radio: Saturday Club
Following their day’s filming at the Scala Theatre in London, The Beatles recorded a session for the BBC radio show Saturday Club at the Playhouse Theatre.
Radio: The Public Ear
During breaks in filming A Hard Day’s Night at Twickenham Film Studios, The Beatles recorded a number of contributions to the BBC radio programme The Public Ear.
Radio: From Us To You
The Beatles had recorded a BBC radio bank holiday special, From Us To You, on 18 December 1963, which was broadcast on Boxing Day. The show’s success ensured a …
Radio: American Forces Network
In addition to their two shows at the Olympia that evening, The Beatles recorded an interview at the Paris studio of the American Forces Network (AFN) radio service, which …
The Beatles live: Olympia Theatre, Paris
The Beatles performed two sets at the Olympia Theatre on this day, continuing their residency which began on 16 January 1964 and ended on 4 February.
The Beatles live: Olympia Theatre, Paris
Unusually, The Beatles played three sets at Paris’ Olympia Theatre on this day. They normally performed two shows each evening during their concert residency, which began on 16 January …
