This Day in Beatle History - The Beatle Zone

February 9

2009 (Feb 9) - Ringo Gets Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Ringo Starr became the 2,401st person to be added to the Hollywood Walk Of Fame during a ceremony that marked the 50th anniversary of the attraction. The Beatles as a group were given a star in 1998.

2014 (Feb 9) - 'The Beatles: The Night That Changed America" Airs

‘The Beatles: The Night That Changed America’ airs on CBS exactly 50 years afer the group first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. The show features performances by Paul and Ringo, and covers by Stevie Wonder, Dave Grohl and Eurythmics.

February 10

1966 (Feb 18) - Brian Wilson Finishes 'Good Vibrations'

Beach Boy Brian Wilson finished recording the future classic song ‘Good Vibrations’, which went on to become the band’s third US number-one hit. As a child, his mother told him that dogs could pick up “vibrations” from people, so that the dog would bark at “bad vibrations” Wilson turned this into the general idea for the song.

1967 (Feb 10) - Orchestral Buildup For 'A Day In The Life' Recorded

The Beatles recorded the orchestral build-up for the middle and end of ‘A Day in the Life’. At the Beatles’ request, the orchestra members arrived in full evening dress along with novelty items. One violinist wore a red clown’s nose, while another, a fake gorilla’s paw on his bow hand. Others were wearing funny hats and other assorted novelties. The recording was filmed for a possible ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ television special which was ultimately abandoned. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mike Nesmith from The Monkees and Donovan also attended the session.

1968 (Feb 10) - The Beatles Make Business Changes

The Beatles turn over operations of their fan club and American business affairs to their Apple Corps comopany in London.

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.

February 11

1963 (Feb 11) - The Beatles Record Ten Songs in Ten Hours

In less than ten hours, The Beatles record ten new songs for their first album plus four other tracks which would be the next two singles. John Lennon’s vocal on The Isley Brothers ‘Twist & Shout’ was recorded in one take to complete the album.

1964 (Feb 11) - Beatles Attend British Embassy Cocktail Party

After a conert at the Washington Coliseum (their first US concert), the Beatles attend a cocktail party at the British Embassy in Washington, DC. While at the event, a woman cuts off a lock of Ringo’s hair without asking him.

1964 (Feb 11) - The Beatles Make Their American Concert Debut

The Beatles made their live concert debut in the US at the Washington Coliseum. Over 350 police surrounded the stage to keep the 8,000 plus screaming fans in control. One police officer who found the noise so loud stuck a bullet in each ear as ear plugs. The Beatles had to stop three times and turn Ringo’s drum kit around and re-position their microphones so that they faced a different part of the audience. The set list: ‘Roll Over Beethoven’, ‘From Me to You’, ‘I Saw Her Standing There’, ‘This Boy’, ‘All My Loving’, ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’, ‘Please Please Me’, ‘She Loves You’, ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’, ‘Twist and Shout’, and ‘Long Tall Sally’.

1965 (Feb 11) - Ringo and Maureen Get Married

Ringo marries Maureen Cox at Caxton Hall in London. He holds a press conference in the band’s solicitors garden the following day.

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