When the Beatles Played Their First U.S. Concert
It was only two days after their first appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'
It was only two days after their first appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'
The notion of artists taking their time in the studio has become so ingrained in the recording process that it's hard to believe that musicians used to bang out killer albums in a hurry.
On Feb. 9, 1964, the world of rock music -- and American culture in general -- was turned upside down by the Beatles' debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
The third part of the equation that would become the Beatles fell into place on Feb. 6, 1958.
At the start of February 1968, the Beatles found themselves, after a month-and-a-half break, back in Abbey Road studios to begin work on their next single, their first release of 1968.
On Jan. 10, 1969, guitarist George Harrison abruptly quit the Beatles.
As 1969 began, the Beatles were in a free fall.
The Beatles' third film, 'Magical Mystery Tour,' premiered on the BBC on Dec. 26, 1967.
Thankfully, the joy and excitement of his music remain.
The Beatles opened their Apple Boutique on Dec. 7, 1967.
Ringo Starr is getting in on the auction action with a heaping helping of strange and wonderful Beatles items from his own personal collection.
Not all cultural revolutions take place overnight. Some begin with little fanfare and take a while to gather steam. That's exactly what happened on Oct. 5, 1962, when the Beatles released their first single, 'Love Me Do,' in the U.K.