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    Pepperland

    Yellow Submarine album coverPart of the score written by George Martin for the Yellow Submarine animated film, Pepperland was recorded by the George Martin Orchestra in October 1968. Read more ?

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  • Twelve key dates in Beatles history

    • 6 July 1957: John Lennon meets Paul McCartney
    • 17 August 1960: The Beatles arrive in Hamburg
    • 9 February 1961: The Beatles' first Cavern Club show
    • 9 November 1961: Brian Epstein meets The Beatles
    • 1 January 1962: The Beatles' Decca audition
    • 6 June 1962: The first Abbey Road session
    • 11 February 1963: Recording the Please Please Me LP
    • 7 February 1964: The Beatles' US invasion begins
    • 29 August 1966: Live in Candlestick Park, San Francisco - The Beatles' final concert
    • 25 June 1967: The Beatles on Our World - All You Need Is Love
    • 30 January 1969: The Beatles' rooftop show
    • 10 April 1970: Paul McCartney announces the split
  • Things we said today

    • edwardtheconfessor said: "Well, my question is FIVE questions actually - reagrding 'Cayenne': 1) H.." on Cayenne
    • Irving Schwartz said: "Burning down/arson is incredibly farfetched. I have always assumed that.." on Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
    • Speed skater said: "Since John Lennon personally took part in the recording of a promo film.." on Line-ups 1956-1970
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    Ringo Starr was born Richard Starkey on 7 July 1940 in Liverpool, England.

  • On this day in Beatles history

    • Paul McCartney live at Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway
      Tuesday 7 July 2015
    • Paul McCartney live at Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
      Monday 7 July 2014
    • Paul McCartney live at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Canada
      Sunday 7 July 2013
    • Paul McCartney joins Ringo Starr onstage at Radio City Music Hall, New York
      Wednesday 7 July 2010
    • Ringo Starr celebrates 70th birthday with peace and love
      Wednesday 7 July 2010
    • Recording: Here Comes The Sun
      Monday 7 July 1969
    • US single release: Give Peace A Chance by Plastic Ono Band
      Monday 7 July 1969
    • UK single release: All You Need Is Love
      Friday 7 July 1967
    • The Beatles go sightseeing in India
      Thursday 7 July 1966
    • Television: Top Of The Pops, Scene At 6.30
      Tuesday 7 July 1964
    • Live: ABC Theatre, Blackpool
      Sunday 7 July 1963
    • Live: Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight
      Saturday 7 July 1962
    • Live: The Institute, Neston, Wirral
      Thursday 7 July 1960
    • Ringo Starr is born
      Sunday 7 July 1940
  • Featured article

    Raymond Jones interview

    Raymond JonesThe man who famously bought My Bonnie from Brian Epstein speaks of his time in Liverpool, his memories of The Beatles and their manager, and his reluctance to come forward and set the record straight. Read more ?

  • Beatles album of the month

    Please Please Me

    Please Please Me album coverThe Beatles' first UK album was released on 22 March 1963, following the success of the singles Please Please Me and Love Me Do. Read more ?

  • I want to tell you…

    "I am a violent man who has learned not to be violent and regrets his violence." - John Lennon

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  • In the spotlight

    Bob Wooler

    Bob WoolerBorn Frederick James Wooler in 1926, Bob Wooler was the DJ at Liverpool's Cavern Club, and was the man who introduced The Beatles to their manager Brian Epstein. Read more ?



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