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  2. The Beatles' Decca audition - Wikipedia

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    The English rock band The Beatles auditioned for Decca Records at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, north London, on 1 January 1962.They were rejected by the label, who instead opted to sign a contract with Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. [1]

  3. Tony Barrow - Wikipedia

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    Barrow then arranged to get the Beatles an audition with Decca, who rejected them. [9] That led to an informal arrangement whereby Barrow became the Beatles' part-time press-publicity consultant, which involved promoting the launch of the new EMI band from behind a desk at rival London record company Decca.

  4. List of the Beatles' live performances - Wikipedia

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    The Beatles arriving for concerts in Madrid, July 1965. From 1961 to 1966, the English rock band the Beatles performed all over the Western world. They began performing live as The Beatles on 15 August 1960 at The Jacaranda in Liverpool and continued in various clubs during their visit to Hamburg, West Germany, until 1962, with a line-up of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart ...

  5. Edward Lewis (Decca) - Wikipedia

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    Lewis kept Decca ahead of the British competition by launching the long-playing record in Europe in June 1950, following the example of American Columbia, and encouraging the development of stereophony as early as 1954. [3] In the early 1960s, Decca rejected The Beatles at an audition, but did sign The Rolling Stones and other successful groups ...

  6. The Beatles timeline - Wikipedia

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    The Beatles record their second single, "Please Please Me" / "Ask Me Why" [42] UK 1962 Nov 30 S The Beatles attend another recording session to finish the "Please Please Me" single [42] UK 1962 Dec 02 SR The Beatles record an appearance on BBC Light Programme's The Talent Spot [42] UK 1962 Dec 04 PR The Talent Spot is broadcast at 5pm [42] UK ...

  7. The Beatles' 1966 US tour - Wikipedia

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    Due to the reduced ticket sales and the expense of paying the Beatles their prearranged $50,000 performance fee, in addition to having to hire an orchestra to satisfy the local musicians union, the concert resulted in a loss for the company. [71] At 9:27 pm, the Beatles took the stage and proceeded to play their eleven-song set.

  8. The Beatles' 1964 North American tour - Wikipedia

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    When the Beatles returned to the US, Capitol still hoped to record and again requested permission of the Federation, this time receiving it. [17] Martin and Capitol's Voyle Gilmore recorded the Beatles performing at the Hollywood Bowl on 23 August 1964. [18] Executives rejected the recording for release due to its poor sound quality. [17]

  9. The Beatles' 1964 world tour - Wikipedia

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    The Beatles 1964 world tour was the Beatles' first world tour, launched after their 1964 UK tour. The reception was enthusiastic, with The Spectator describing it as "hysterical". It was followed by their subsequent North American tour in August of that year.