George Harrison dines at Ravi Shankar’s house
On the sixth day of his US trip, George Harrison paid a visit to Ashish, the son of sarod player Ali Akbar Khan, in Los Angeles.
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George Harrison meets Ravi Shankar in Los Angeles
On the second day of their US trip, George Harrison, his wife Pattie, Neil Aspinall and Alexis ‘Magic Alex’ Mardas paid a visit to Ravi Shankar’s music school in …
The Beatles visit a Greek island they intended to purchase
In the summer of 1967 The Beatles, encouraged by John Lennon, agreed to buy a set of Greek islands where they intended to live and work alongside family and …
The Beatles discuss purchasing a Greek island
All four members of The Beatles met in London on this day to discuss the Magical Mystery Tour film project, and their plans to purchase an island hideaway in …
Lennon, McCartney and Harrison attend a party in London
Musician and manager Vic Lewis held a private party at the Speakeasy in London on this night for The Monkees. The guests included John and Cynthia Lennon, Paul McCartney, …
George Harrison is fined for speeding
George Harrison received a £6 fine on this day for breaking the speed limit in his black Mini Cooper car.
The Beatles attend a party at Brian Epstein’s country house
On Sunday 28 May 1967, Brian Epstein threw a party at Kingsley Hill, his country home in Warbleton near Heathfield in Sussex.
EMI is informed of the BBC’s ban of A Day In The Life
A week before the release of The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper album, the BBC’s director of sound broadcasting, Frank Gillard, wrote to EMI head Sir Joseph Lockwood with the news …
Press launch for Sgt Pepper
Shortly ahead of the release of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, a press launch was held at Brian Epstein’s house at 24 Chapel Street, London.
John Lennon attends the 14 Hour Technicolour Dream
On this day, and into the night, a benefit party for the underground newspaper International Times was held at London’s Alexandra Palace.
The Beatles & Co. is formed
In order to control their various business interests, The Beatles’ tax advisors suggested they form an umbrella company. Formed on this day, it was named The Beatles & Co.
Paul McCartney performs with Brian Wilson and John and Michelle Phillips
In the early hours of this morning, after he was recorded chewing celery on The Beach Boys’ song ‘Vegetables’, Paul McCartney returned to John and Michelle Phillips’ house in …
Paul McCartney performs on The Beach Boys’ Vegetables
The day after their arrival in Los Angeles, Paul McCartney and Mal Evans spent the day shopping at Century Plaza, where Evans bought a talking pillow.
Paul McCartney flies from Denver to Los Angeles
On 4 April 1967, Paul McCartney and Mal Evans had flown from England to the United States to meet Jane Asher on her 21st birthday. They spent several days …
Paul McCartney and Mal Evans holiday in Denver
Paul McCartney and Mal Evans continued their stay in Denver, Colorado on this day, without Jane Asher, who was appearing in a matinée performance of William Shakespeare’s Romeo And …
Paul McCartney films Jane Asher in Denver, and has the idea for Magical Mystery Tour
Paul McCartney and Mal Evans had flown to the United States on 4 April 1967, to surprise Jane Asher on her 21st birthday. Afterwards they spent several days together.
Paul McCartney and Jane Asher holiday in Denver
The day after her 21st birthday, Paul McCartney and Jane Asher spent the day exploring the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado.
John Lennon begins writing A Day In The Life
The Beatles began recording ‘A Day In The Life’, with the working title In The Life Of…, on 19 January 1967. Two days previously, however, two stories were published …
McCartney and Harrison watch Donovan in London
Paul McCartney and George Harrison watched Donovan performing at the Royal Albert Hall in London on this day.
McCartney and Starr watch Jimi Hendrix in London
On this evening Paul McCartney saw trumpet player David Mason performing Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto Number 2 in F Major with the English Chamber Orchestra from Guildford Cathedral, on the …