| Originally, this site intended to feature only through January 1963. The decision was later made to extend the date little. The extention will take the site to May/June 1963. At that point, several factors were in place that would qualify The Beatles as iconic which was how the world would begin to know them. By that time, the famous Beatles "dropped-T" logo had been designed. George purchased his Gretsch Country Gentleman guitar, Ringo had his popular Ludwig drums and the band now had their new Vox amps. Their instruments would become as much of their image as they, themselves, would. Their hair was all the same length and became the "Beatle cut". Finally, they first donned their famous collarless suits. Recorded 26 November 1962, the single "Please Please Me" b/w "Ask Me Why" was released on 11 January 1963. In February, the single reached the top of the charts. The days of the savage young Beatles were nearing the end. The struggling was over and unlimited possibilities lie ahead for the band. Fame had been lurking around the corner for several months but now it was here. January 1963 The Cavern Club, Liverpool 10 January 1963 The Grafton Rooms, Liverpool 12 January 1963 Invicta Ballroom 13 January 1963 Alpha Television Studios, Warwickshire 16 January 1963 Granada TV Centre, Manchester 16 January 1963  The Playhouse Theatre, Manchester 21 January 1963 E.M.I. House 22 January 1963 The Playhouse Theatre, Manchester Paris Studio, London 24 January 1963 NEMS Record Store, Liverpool late January 1963 The Cavern Club, Liverpool 10 February 1963 Sloan Square, London 11 February 1963 E.M.I. Studios, London 12 February 1963 Azena Ballroom, Yorkshire 12 February 1963 Astoria Ballroom, Lancashire 17 February 1963 Teddington Studio Center, Middlesex 19 February 1963 The Cavern Club etc., Liverpool 5 March 1963 E.M.I. Studios, London 8 March 1963 The Royal Hall, Harrogate late March 1963 location unknown 24 March 1963 Liverpool Empire, Liverpool 25 March 1963 Various Liverpool locations 4 April 1963 Roxburgh Hall, Buckinghamshire 5 April 1963 E.M.I. House, London 10 April 1963 The Majestic Ballroom, Birkenhead 14 April 1963 Teddington Studio Center, Middlesex 18 April 1963 The Royal Albert Hall, London 21 April 1963 Empire Pool, Wembley 21 April 1963 Pigalle Club, London 24 April 1963 Majestic Ballroom, Finsbury Park 26 April 1963 Music Hall, Shrewsbury 11 May 1963 Imperial Ballroom, Nelson 12 May 1963 Alpha Television Studios, Warwickshire 17 May 1963 Grosvenor Rooms, Norwich 4 June 1963 Town Hall, Birmingham 1963 Dezo Hoffman session Late 1963 Concert Reference Guide |
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   Astrid leads the queue outside The Cavern. Photographer: Max Scheler  Brian proudly displaying the boys' first album.  Mid 1963 concert program.  |