This Day in Beatle History

June 22

1944 (Jun 22) - Peter Asher Born

Peter Asher of ‘Peter &Gordon’, who had the 1964 UK & US No.1 single ‘World Without Love’, written by Lennon & McCartney. Asher was a producer and Head of Apple Records in late 60s and went on to become James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt’s manager.

1961 (Jun 22) - Beatles Back Tony Sheridan

The Beatles back Tony Sheridan on two songs, ‘My Bonnie’ and ‘The Saints’. They also record two songs by themselves, ‘Ain’t She Sweet’ and ‘Cry For A Shadow.’

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.

1964 (Jun 22) - Beatles First Show in New Zealand

The Beatles played their first ever show in New Zealand at Wellington Town Hall. The local Chief Constable refused a police escort for The Beatles leaving just two policemen to control over 5,000 fans.

1981 (Jun 22) - Mark David Chapman Pleads Guilty to John's Murder

Mark David Chapman pleads guilty to the murder of John Lennon six months earlier and is sentenced to 20 years-to-life in prison.

June 23

1940 (Jun 23) - Stuart Sutcliffe Born

Stuart Sutcliffe, original bassist of The Beatles for eighteen months (January 1960 – June 1961). Sutcliffe was living in Hamburg, Germany at the time of his death, he died of a brain haemorrhage in an ambulance on the way to hospital on April 10th 1962, aged 22.

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.

1966 (Jun 23) - 'Paperback Writer' #1 in the UK

The Beatles had their tenth consecutive UK No.1 single with ‘Paperback Writer’ / ‘Rain.’ The track is marked by the boosted bass guitar sound throughout, partly in response to John Lennon demanding to know why the bass on a certain Wilson Pickett record far exceeded the bass on any Beatles records. It was also cut louder than any other Beatles record, due to a new piece of equipment used in the mastering process.

1966 (Jun 23) - Beatles Fly to Munich

The Beatles fly to Munich to open a short German tour.

1970 (Jun 23) - Ringo Records 'Beaucoups of Blues'

Ringo Starr records Beaucoups Of Blues.

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