Story thread · 2 reports / 1 sources

Inside the Beatles’ First North American Tour—and the 32 Shows That Changed Concert History

americansongwriter.com · 2hShare

John Lennon, Beatles associate Alexis Mardas (aka Magic Alex), Paul McCartney, and John's driver Les Anthony at London Airport, 11 May 1968. John and Paul were bound for New York to launch the Beatles company Apple. (Photo by Mirrorpix via Getty Images) The Beatles won America over on their first U.S. tour stop on this day 62 years ago. They were met with millions of screaming fans. The post Inside the Beatles’ First North American Tour—and the 32 Shows That Changed Concert History appeared first on American Songwriter .

First report: Remembering When The Beatles Got the Official Stamp of Approval From Queen and Country in 1965 — americansongwriter.com, 2d