This Day in Beatle History

April 8

1967 (Apr 8) - John Seeks Psychedelic Rolls Royce Painting

John Lennon took his Rolls Royce to coachbuilders J.P. Fallon Ltd in Surrey to enquire if they could paint his car in psychedelic colours. This was based on an idea by Marijke Koger (“The Fool” who was a member of Dutch team of gypsy artists). J.P. Fallon commissioned Steve Weaver’s pattern of scroll and flowers for the Phantom V. The cost for having the work done came in at £2,000. A custom interior/exterior sound system was also installed as well as a Sony television; telephone (WEYBRIDGE 46676) and a portable refrigerator.

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.

April 9

1932 (Apr 9) - Beatles Influencer Carl Perkins Born

American singer-songwriter Carl Perkins who had the 1956 US No.2 & UK No.10 single ‘Blue Suede Shoes.’ Perkins’ songs were recorded by Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Johnny Cash. Paul McCartney claimed that “if there were no Carl Perkins, there would be no Beatles.” Perkins died on 19th Jan 1998 aged 65.

1963 (Apr 9) - Beatles Live on ITV Show 'Tuesday Rendezvous'

The Beatles appeared live on the ITV show Tuesday Rendezvous, miming ‘From Me to You’ and ‘Please Please Me’ (during the closing credits). In the evening The Beatles played live at the Gaumont State Cinema, Kilburn, London.

1964 (Apr 9) - 'Capitol Records Reaches Vee-Jay Settlement

Capitol Records reaches an out-of-court settlement with Vee-Jay Records over Beatles releases. Capitol claims Vee-Jay did not have the right to release those songs.

1965 (Apr 9) - 'Ticket To Ride/Yes It Is' UK Release

Parlophone releases ‘Ticket To Ride/Yes It Is’ in the UK.

1971 (Apr 9) - Ringo's 'It Don't Come Easy' UK Release

Ringo Starr releases ‘It Don’t Come Easy’ in the UK.

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.

April 10

1962 (Apr 10) - Stuart Sutcliffe Dies

The Beatles former bass player Stuart Sutcliffe died, (original bassist for eighteen months – January 1960 – June 1961). Sutcliff had stayed in Hamburg Germany after leaving the group. He died of a brain haemorrhage in an ambulance on the way to hospital, aged 22.

1964 (Apr 10) - 'The Beatles Second Album' US Release

Capitol releases ‘The Beatles Second Album’ in the US.

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