This Day in Beatle History

September 7

1985 (Sep 7) - Ringo Becomes a Grandfather

Ringo Starr becomes the first Beatles grandfather when his son Zak’s child is born.

September 8

1968 (Sep 8) - Beatles Perform 'Hey Jude' on 'Frost On Sunday'

The Beatles were seen performing ‘Hey Jude’ on the UK television show ‘Frost On Sunday’ in front of an invited audience. The song was the first single from The Beatles’ record label Apple Records and at over seven minutes in length, ‘Hey Jude’ was, at the time, the longest single ever to top the British charts. It also spent nine weeks as No.1 in the United States—the longest run at the top of the American charts for a Beatles’ single.

1977 (Sep 8) - Jimmy McCullouch Quits Wings

Guitarist Jimmy McCulloch left Wings to help re-form the Small Faces. McCulloch had played with Paul McCartney band on the Venus and Mars and Wings At the Speed of Sound albums, as well as on the Wings Over America tour. He died two years later at the age of 26. Drummer Joe English also left Wings at this time, joining Sea Level.

1997 (Sep 8) - Derek Taylor Dies

Derek Taylor the publicist for The Beatles died aged 67. Taylor had been responsible for many of the legends surrounding their career and had also worked with The Beach Boys and The Byrds. In 1967 he helped organize the Monterey Pop Festival together with Lou Adler and John Philips. He helped launch the Beatles Anthology trilogy in the 90s.

September 9

1963 (Sep 9) - 'She Loves You' #1 in Britain

The Beatles were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘She Loves You.’ ‘Please Please Me’ was at No.1 on the UK album chart. ‘She Loves You’ became The Beatles’ best-selling single in the United Kingdom, and was the best selling single in Britain in 1963.

1968 (Sep 9) - Beatles Record 'Helter Skelter'

The Beatles record ‘Helter Skelter’

1968 (Sep 9) - George Goes Bonkers in Studio

Working at Abbey Road studios on George Harrison ran about the studio holding a flaming ashtray above his head.

1971 (Sep 9) - 'Imagine' Released in the US

John Lennon releases Imagine in the US.

1975 (Sep 9) - 'Wings Over America' Tour Begins

Paul McCartney and Wings begin their historic 13-month world tour. US performances will be recorded as the double LP Wings Over America. The group plays to over two million fans total during the course of the tour.

2005 (Sep 9) - Liverpool Council Confirms Ringo Birthplace Demolition

Liverpool City Council confirmed it was to demolish Ringo Starr’s birthplace because it had “no historical significance.” The house in Dingle, was one of 460 properties to be demolished for a regeneration project. The council said Madryn Street had no significance because Ringo had spent only three months of his life there.

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