Paul McCartney is best man at his brother Michael’s wedding
Paul McCartney was the best man at his brother Michael’s wedding on 7 June 1968.
George Harrison and Ringo Starr fly to America
George and Pattie Harrison, Ringo Starr, Maureen Starkey and Mal Evans all flew to California on this day.
Radio: The Kenny Everett Show
During the session for ‘Don’t Pass Me By’, The Beatles were interviewed in the studio by the presenter of BBC radio’s weekly The Kenny Everett Show.
BBC interview with John Lennon and Victor Spinetti
While Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were elsewhere in the studio working on the White Album, John Lennon gave an interview to the BBC about the stage adaptation of …
Recording, mixing: Don’t Pass Me By
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick Work continued on Ringo Starr’s song ‘Don’t Pass Me By’ during this session, which also saw John …
Recording: Don’t Pass Me By
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The second song to be recorded for the White Album was Ringo Starr’s first published composition, ‘Don’t …
Recording, mixing: Revolution 1
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The third session for ‘Revolution 1’ featured vocal overdubs and the creation of tape loops, marking the …
Recording: Revolution 1
Studio Three, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The second session for the White Album saw work continue on ‘Revolution 1’, which at this time …
Recording: Revolution 1
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road Producer: George Martin Engineer: Geoff Emerick The Beatles began recording their double album, simply titled The Beatles but more commonly known as the …
Demo recordings for the White Album
The precise date is unknown, but towards the end of May 1968 The Beatles met at Kinfauns, George Harrison’s bungalow in Esher, Surrey. There they recorded demo versions of …
Television: Omnibus – All My Loving
In the spring of 1968 an edition of the BBC television series Omnibus was made about the British rock scene. On this day The Beatles appeared in a short …
Apple Tailoring opens in London
The full name of Apple’s second boutique store was Apple Tailoring (Civil and Theatrical). It was situated at 161 King’s Road, and was run by 25-year-old Australian designer John …
John and Yoko attend press launch of Apple Tailoring
Shortly after their relationship began, John Lennon and Yoko Ono appeared in public for the first time, for the lunchtime launch party and press conference for Apple Tailoring (Civil …
John Lennon and Paul McCartney return from promoting Apple in New York
John Lennon and Paul McCartney had flown to New York for a four-day promotional trip for Apple on 11 May 1968. On 16 May they returned to London. The …
Lennon and McCartney give interviews in New York
John Lennon and Paul McCartney held a press conference at what was then the Americana Hotel at 155 West 47th Street, New York City, to promote Apple Corps in …
Lennon and McCartney give interviews to US press
As part of their promotional trip to the United States to launch Apple Corps, John Lennon and Paul McCartney conducted a series of interviews for the US media.
Lennon and McCartney meet Ron Kass of Apple US
On the afternoon of 12 May 1968, John Lennon and Paul McCartney undertook an unusual business meeting: it took place aboard a Chinese junk, sailing around the Statue of …
Lennon and McCartney promote Apple in New York
In order to launch and promote Apple Corps in the United States, John Lennon and Paul McCartney flew to New York for a four-day trip. It was the first …
Mary Hopkin appears on Opportunity Knocks
The singer Mary Hopkin’s appearance on television talent show Opportunity Knocks was broadcast on this day. Her performance led to a contract with The Beatles’ Apple Records, and the …
John Lennon and Yoko Ono record Two Virgins
The beginning of John Lennon’s relationship with Yoko Ono was of huge significance, not just to the couple, but also to their families, The Beatles, and those who lived …