This was The Beatles’ 13th performance at the Casbah Coffee Club in Liverpool’s Hayman Green. The venue was owned by drummer Pete Best’s mother Mona.
The Beatles played at the Casbah Coffee Club a total of 37 times between 1960 and 1962. The other dates were: 17 and 31 December 1960; 15 and 29 January; 12, 19 and 26 February; 5, 12, 19 and 26 March; 6 and 27 August; 10 and 24 September; 22 October; 19 and 24 November; 3 and 17 December 1961; 7, 14, 21 and 28 January; 4, 11, 18 and 25 February; 4, 11, 18 and 25 March; 1, 7 and 8 April; and 24 June 1962.
The Quarrymen also performed at the Casbah on seven occasions: 29 August; 5, 12, 19 and 26 September; and 3 and 10 October 1959.
Last updated: 24 January 2024
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- 2019: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Berglund Center, Roanoke
- 2016: Paul McCartney live: Busch Stadium, St Louis
- 2008: The Beatles’ contract with Brian Epstein to be auctioned
- 2008: John Lennon’s killer denied parole for fifth time
- 2003: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta
- 2001: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Chastain Park Amphitheater, Atlanta
- 1998: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Theaterplatz, Chemnitz
- 1995: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Starplex Amphitheatre, Dallas
- 1992: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Desert Sky Pavilion, Phoenix
- 1989: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Jones Beach Theatre, Wantagh
- 1973: Recording: Mind Games by John Lennon
- 1969: Mixing: You Never Give Me Your Money
- 1968: Recording, editing: Sexy Sadie, Yer Blues
- 1966: KLUE radio in Texas organises a public Beatles bonfire
- 1966: The Beatles live: Olympia Stadium, Detroit
- 1965: Travel: London to New York
- 1965: US album release: Help!
- 1963: The Beatles live: Odeon Cinema, Llandudno
- 1962: The Beatles live: Majestic Ballroom, Crewe
- 1962: The Beatles live: Cavern Club, Liverpool (lunchtime)
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