This was The Beatles’ second of 48 nights at Hamburg’s Star-Club, the city’s newest rock ‘n’ roll venue.
The Beatles played three separate residencies at the club in 1962. This was the first, and saw the group perform for a total of 172 hours over seven weeks. Their only night off was Good Friday, 20 April.
This first stint at the Star-Club began on Friday 13 April, and came to a close on 31 May 1962. The Beatles left Hamburg on Saturday 2 June.
It was The Beatles’ third residency in a Hamburg club within two years, and followed a series of shows at the Indra, the Kaiserkeller and the Top Ten Club.
Last updated: 25 January 2024
Also on this day...
- 2003: Paul McCartney live: National Indoor Arena, Birmingham
- 1993: Paul McCartney live: Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, Whitney
- 1990: Paul McCartney live: Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami Gardens
- 1969: Recording, mixing: The Ballad Of John And Yoko
- 1966: Recording, mixing: Paperback Writer, Rain
- 1965: Filming: Help!
- 1964: Filming: A Hard Day’s Night
- 1963: The Beatles see The Rolling Stones perform for the first time
- 1963: Television: Thank Your Lucky Stars
- 1961: The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg
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