On September 4, 1962, the Beatles entered EMI Studios at Abbey Road for the group’s first proper recording session.
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The Beatles first U.S. concert appearance
Once upon a time rock concert tickets were affordable to all fans
Abbey Road on the River – Washington, DC – Aug. 31-Sep. 2, 2012
Bruce will be selling and signing copies of his books. He will also be giving two audio/visual presentations in the hotel’s Potomac Ballroom
Liverpool – International Beatles Week – Aug. 22-28, 2012
Bruce will be at the Marriott Friday and Saturday and then at the Adelphi Hotel on Sunday for his presentation.
There may have been no British Invasion had the Beatles been on Decca
It’s a good thing they failed the Decca audition. Had they passed, they would have been produced by Mike Smith.
FEST FOR BEATLES FANS COLLIDES WITH CHICAGO COMIC CON
This weekend’s Fest for Beatles Fans in Chicago was a true blast from the past.
Beatles reference in the Johnny Rivers’ song “Summer Rain”
July and August in New Orleans are known for their summer rain, which reminds me of the Johnny Rivers song “Summer Rain.”
The first Beatles song Bob Dylan heard on the radio
John later incorporated a word learned from their police escort into a song.
A new word from their police escort, Sgt. Buddy Dresner
John later incorporated a word learned from their police escort into a song.
BEATLES CONNECTION TO TRAGIC AIR PLANE CRASH
Thirty years ago, on July 9, 1982, Pan Am Flight 759 crashed shortly after takeoff in New Orleans, killing all 145 on board and eight people on the ground. Read about the Beatles connection to this tragedy.
What comedians did the Beatles see in Miami Beach?
During their stay at the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach, the Beatles saw two comedians at the hotel’s night clubs.
Song performed for Decca audition and “Get Back” rehearsal sessions
Decca audition and Get Back Rehearsal Sessions – and their connection to Miami Beach
SEASON PREMIERE OF HISTORY DETECTIVES TO HAVE BEATLES SEGMENT
Bruce Spizer gives PBS’ History Detectives a tour of the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach on their season opener.
50 Years Ago: Beatles First Visit to Abbey Road Studios – Continued
More about the 50th anniversary of the Beatles first visit to Abbey Road Studios.
50 Years Ago: Beatles First Visit to Abbey Road Studios – More
More about the 50th anniversary of the Beatles first visit to Abbey Road Studios.
50 Years Ago: Beatles Commercial Test at Abbey Road
June 6, 2012 is the 50th anniversary of the Beatles first visit to Abbey Road Studios.
Ringo and his fondness for New Orleans music
After the group broke up, three of the Beatles recorded songs written by New Orleans songwriter/performers. Today’s question deals with Ringo and his fondness for New Orleans music.
PAUL RELEASES REMASTERED AND DELUXE EDITION OF RAM
Paul McCartney has just released the much anticipated remastered and deluxe editions of “Ram,” his second album after leaving the Beatles.
THE BEATLES & THE BOSS
Like many musicians of his generation and after, Bruce Springsteen was influenced by the Beatles












