This Day in Beatle History - The Beatle Zone

September 5

1962 (Sep 5) - Brian Epstein Meets With George Martin

The Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, visits producer George Martin’s London office to listen to the acetate of the group’s first recording, “Love Me Do.”

1966 (Sep 5) - John Begins Filming on 'How I Won The War'

John Lennon started work on his role as Private Gripweed in the film ‘How I Won The War’. The black comedy directed by Richard Lester, was filmed in Spain in Almería Province and saw Lennon, taking a long-overdue break from The Beatles after nearly four years of constant touring.

1967 (Sep 5) - Beatles Work on 'I Am The Walrus'

Working at Abbey Road studios, London, The Beatles began recording John Lennon’s new song ‘I Am The Walrus’, recording 16 takes of the basic backing track.

2002 (Sep 5) - Heather Mills Accepts Libel Settlement

Heather Mills, Paul McCartney’s second wife accepted £50,000 libel damages over an article in the Sunday Mirror. The paper had suggested that Mills acted dishonestly over cash collected for an earthquake appeal.

September 6

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.

1968 (Sep 6) - Work on 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'

Working at Abbey Road studio’s in London on George Harrison song ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’. Eric Clapton added the guitar solo (and became the first famous outside musician to play on a Beatles recording) and George recorded his lead vocal.

1974 (Sep 6) - George Launches 'Dark Horse'

George Harrison launches his ‘Dark Horse’ record label.

1978 (Sep 6) - Paul Hosts Party For 'The Buddy Holly Story'

Paul McCartney hosts a party for the debut of the movie ‘The Buddy Holly Story’. At the party is Who drummer Keith Moon. It is his last night alive. He died later that evening of an overdose of heminevrin prescribed to combat alcoholism. A post-mortem confirmed there were 32 tablets in his system, 26 of which were undissolved.

September 7

1936 (Sep 7) - Beatles Influencer Buddy Holly Born

Buddy Holly is born. He lives just 22 years but influences many of the biggest stars of the ’60s, including The Beatles. Don McLean’s “American Pie” is about his death.

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

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