“Beatles in America”1963-1964 | The Pop History Dig
WEBThe story of the Beatles’ rise in America in 1963 and 1964; how their songs were first ignored in America by music industry executives, radio DJs, “American Bandstand,” and others, then later embraced as “Beatlemania” took hold following their TV …
George Harrison – The First Beatle on American Soil
WEB5 days ago · Before Beatlemania set in, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois in September 1963, becoming the first Beatle on American soil.
60 Years Ago: Beatles Conquer U.S. Without Playing a Single Note
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · The Beatles were rushed into Pan Am's cramped office for a press conference, winning over a condescending media gaggle who were concerned mostly about their hairstyle with wit and charm. Watch...
The Beatles arrive in New York | February 7, 1964 - HISTORY
WEBNov 24, 2009 · It was the first visit to the United States by the Beatles, a British rock-and-roll quartet that had just scored its first No. 1 U.S. hit six days before with “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”
16 September 1963: George Harrison holidays in America - The Beatles …
WEBSep 15, 2022 · Article on George Harrison's first trip to the USA, with stops in New York, St Louis and Benton, IL, on the Beatles Bible website.
How the Beatles Took America - Rolling Stone
WEBJan 1, 2014 · In September 1963, Harrison had visited his sister, Louise, in Benton, Illinois. “They don’t know us,” he later told his bandmates about America. “It’s going to be hard.” Now, as the Beatles...
When Beatlemania Swept the United States - HISTORY
WEBFeb 7, 2014 · The lads from Liverpool would finally catch a break in October 1963. While passing through London’s Heathrow airport, American television host Ed Sullivan noticed hundreds of excited teens...
Like Yesterday: America Meets the Beatles - TIME.com
WEBFeb 7, 2014 · It was 50 years ago today — Feb. 7, 1964 — that the Beatles took the U.S.A. The four sprightly young Merseysiders landed at New York City’s newly renamed John F. Kennedy Airport (formerly...
George Harrison visits USA in 1963 - Beatles Archive
WEBApr 19, 2020 · On 16 September 1963 George Harrison became the first Beatle to visit America While the other three members of the band went on holiday to Europe, George and his brother Peter visited their sister Louise in Illinois.
The Beatles Arrive in America: 60th Anniversary - WFUV
WEBFeb 6, 2014 · The Beatles arrive at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (formerly Idlewild), in New York, Feb. 7, 1964. From left: John Lennon (waving), Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George...
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