This Day in Beatle History

September 18

2012 (Sep 18) - John Named Rock's 'Ultimate Icon'

In a survey of more than 160,000 readers, British music magazine NME named John Lennon as Rock’s ultimate icon. Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher was placed second, followed by David Bowie, Arctic Monkeys singer Alex Turner and late Nirvana icon Kurt Cobain.

September 19

2003 (Sep 19) - Paul McCartney Accused of Photographer Scuffle

Police were investigating reports that Paul McCartney scuffled with a photographer when the singer went to see magician David Blaine, who was in a plastic box dangling over the River Thames. The London Evening Standard said one of its photographers had clashed with McCartney resulting in a scuffle.

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.

2010 (Sep 19) - Julian Lennon Declares Peace With Yoko & Sean

John Lennon’s son Julian told the press that he has ended his long-running feud with his half-brother Sean and his step-mother Yoko Ono, which started after the former Beatle was murdered in December, 1980. The trio battled in court for a share of the singer’s estate, but Julian now said “Things are good between us. Whenever I’m in New York, we all get together.”

September 20

1964 (Sep 20) - In US, Beatles Play Charity Gig

At the end of the North American tour The Beatles played a Charity concert at the Paramount Theatre in New York City, the 3,682 audience each paid $100 a ticket.

1969 (Sep 20) - John Tells Group He's Leaving The Beatles

During a meeting in London between John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Allen Klein, Lennon announced he was leaving The Beatles.

1969 (Sep 20) - Melody Maker: Beatles Top Group

UK music paper Melody Maker readers poll results were published. Winners included Eric Clapton who won best musician, Bob Dylan best male singer and best album for ‘Nashville Skyline’. Best group went to The Beatles, Best single went to Simon And Garfunkel for ‘The Boxer’ and Janis Joplin won Best female singer.

1972 (Sep 20) - Paul & Linda Busted Again

Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested for the second time in four weeks for possession of cannabis this time at their Scottish farmhouse in Campbeltown.

1975 (Sep 20) - David Bowie's 'Fame' #1 in the US

‘Fame’ gave David Bowie his first No.1 in the US. The song was co-written with John Lennon. Lennon’s voice is heard towards the ending of the song repeating the words: “Fame, Fame, Fame” from a fast track, through a regular track, to a slow track, before Bowie finished the lyrics.

1977 (Sep 20) - Ringo Releases 'Ringo The 4th'

Ringo Starr releases ‘Ringo The 4th’

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