This Day in Beatle History - The Beatle Zone

June 4

1942 (Jun 4) - Capitol Records Founded

Glenn Wallichs launched Capitol Records in the US. The label became home to such artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Glen Campbell, Steve Miller, Dr. Hook, Bob Seger, Tina Turner, Heart and countless others. Wallichs was the man who invented the art of record promotion by sending copies of new releases to disc jockeys.

1953 (Jun 4) - Wings Guitarist Jimmy McCulloch Born

Jimmy McCulloch (guitarist for Thunderclap Newman, lead guitarist, bassist for Wings) is born in Dumbarton, Scotland.

1962 (Jun 4) - Beatles Sign First EMI Contract

The Beatles sign their first record contract with EMI, though it’s merely to produce a series of demos. The band will have to pass its upcoming audition to get signed to make actual records.

1962 (Jun 6) - First Beatles Recordings at What Will Become 'Abbey Road'

The first Beatles recording session took place at EMI studios. The group recorded four tracks, one of which was ‘Love Me Do’ the four musicians received payments for the session of £7.10 ($12.07) each.

1963 (Jun 4) - First 'Pop Goes The Beatles' Airs

The first Pop Goes The Beatles program is aired on the BBC in the UK. The band plays a version of ‘Pop Goes The Weasel’ on the show.

1964 (Jun 4) - Beatles Record 'Slow Down'

The Beatles record “Slow Down.”

1964 (Jun 4) - The Beatles Play Copenhagen

The Beatles played two performances at the KB Hallen, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark on the first date of a 27-day world tour. Drummer Jimmy Nicol replaced Ringo Starr who was ill in hospital.

1965 (Jun 4) - EP 'Beatles For Sale 2'

‘Beatles For Sale 2’ EP Release in the UK.

1967 (Jun 4) - Jim Hendrix Plays Sgt Pepper Open; Paul Attends

Jimi Hendrix is at the Saville theater. He opens his show with the opening intro to Sgt Pepper. Paul McCartney is in the audience.

1967 (Jun 4) - Sgt Pepper Goes to #1 in the UK

The Beatles started a 23 week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Recorded over a 129-day period beginning in December 1966, the album widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, includes songs such as ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ and ‘A Day in the Life’.

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