This Day in Beatle History

April 29

1931 (Apr 29) - Beatle Influencer Lonnie Donegan Born

Lonnie Donegan, singer who launched the skiffle craze. He had a 1960 UK No.1 single with ‘My Old Man’s A Dustman’, plus over 30 other UK Top 40 singles. He died on November 3rd 2002.

1942 (Apr 29) - Klaus Voorman Born

German artist, musician Klaus Voorman, who played bass with Manfred Mann and the Plastic Ono Band. Voorman designed the cover for The Beatles album Revolver . As a session musician he worked on a host of recordings, including ‘You’re So Vain’ by Carly Simon.

1964 (Apr 29) - The Beatles in Scotland

The Beatles perform at the ABC Cinema in Edinburgh. The folling day they are at the Odeon Cinema in Glasgow.

1967 (Apr 29) - John Attends 'Technicolour Dream' Benefit

The 14 hour Technicolour Dream benefit party for The International Times was held at Alexandra Palace in London. Seeing the event mentioned on TV, John Lennon called his driver and went to the show. Coincidentally, Yoko Ono was one of the performers. Other acts to appear included The Flies, Pink Floyd, Arthur Brown, The Move and Suzie Creamcheese. John reportedly attends the event on acid.

1970 (Apr 29) - George Announces Solo Album

George Harrison announces his first solo album, and predicts the The Beatles will reunite.

2008 (Feb 20) - Beatles' Autographed Rolling Stones Album Auctioned

A 1976 Rolling Stones album bought for £2 at a car boot sale sold for £4,000 at an auction. The ‘Black and Blue’ LP was signed by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul and Linda McCartney and George Harrison as well as members of the Rolling Stones. The seller obtained the album after haggling the cost down from £3.