Here’s Something You Didn’t Know About the Beatles: A Very Strange Story from Their Ex-Con Bouncer

The 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ arrival in the U.S. on Feb. 7, 1964 has sparked a wave of remembrances: Bookstores are full of new Beatles books; their music is getting new box sets; there are exhibitions and concerts and fan conventions. In honor of their Feb. 9, 1964, appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, David Letterman — whose show shoots at the Ed Sullivan Theater — is hosting a theme week with a rumored McCartney-Starr appearance to boot. Finding a little-known fact about the Bea...

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09:11 on February 7 2014

Wall signed by The Beatles on Ed Sullivan Show to be auctioned

NME — The stage backdrop to the band's debut US TV appearance is expected to fetch up to £600,000 more info

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16:01 on February 6 2014

Beatles Signed Stage Set For Sale

ContactMusic — A piece of stage set signed by the Beatles following their first Tv performance in America is set to go under the hammer.The Fab Four made their U.S.... more info

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11:00 on February 7 2014