This Day in Beatle History

December 8

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.

December 9

1944 (Dec 9) - Beatles Imitator Neil Innes Born

English writer, comedian and musician Neil Innes who was a member of Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band. They had the 1968 UK No.5 single ‘I’m The Urban Spaceman’. He composed music for Monty Python’s Flying Circus and wrote and performed The Rutles a TV spoof on The Beatles. He died on 29 December 2019 aged 75.

1961 (Dec 9) - Beatles Attempt To Break London Market

The Beatles agent Sam Leach attempted to introduce the group to London agents by promoting a show at The Palais Ballroom in Aldershot, England. The show was not advertised properly and, as a result, only 18 people attended, (local newspaper, The Aldershot News, failed to publish the advertisement for the show). However, the band and friends had their own fun after the show, including a mock funeral for Paul McCartney. Article about.

1965 (Dec 9) - Beatles at the Odeon Cinema, Birmingham

Beatles perform at the Odeon Cinema in Birmingham.

1967 (Dec 9) - 'Hello Goodbye' #1 in the UK

‘Hello Goodbye’ is #1 in the UK. It will be in that spot for seven weeks.

1992 (Dec 9) - George Harrison Receives Century Award

George Harrison was the recipient of the first Century Award, presented by Tom Petty at the third Billboard Music Awards in Universal City, California.

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.

December 10

1961 (Dec 10) - Beatles at Hambleton Hall, Liverpool

The Beatles appeared at Hambleton Hall, Huyton in Liverpool after returning to Liverpool from their first live performances in south England and London.

1965 (Dec 10) - Beatles at London's Hammersmith Odeon

Beatles perform at London’s Hammersmith Odeon.

1966 (Dec 10) - Parlophone Releases 'A Collection of Beatles Oldies'

In the UK, Parlophone releases ‘A Collection of Beatles Oldies’.

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