This was The Beatles’ 29th 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
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- 2015: Paul McCartney live: Jacob Javits Center, New York City
- 2002: Paul McCartney live: Philips Arena, Atlanta
- 2000: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Etess Arena, Atlantic City
- 1976: Wings live: Spectrum, Philadelphia
- 1973: Wings live: New Theatre, Oxford
- 1968: Lennon and McCartney meet Ron Kass of Apple US
- 1967: Recording, mixing: All Together Now
- 1966: Mixing: Doctor Robert, I’m Only Sleeping, And Your Bird Can Sing
- 1963: Television: Thank Your Lucky Stars
- 1961: The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg
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