Video: 'Raw news footage of The Beatles in Memphis, TN 19 Aug 1966'

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CDT) — Backstage between their two Memphis shows tonight, The Beatles held a press conference and sat for a series of interviews as the controversy over John Lennon’s comments about Jesus continued to follow the band through their third what turned out to be their final North American tour. Continue reading The Beatles face Memphis press corps amid ‘Jesus’ controversy 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis (August 19, 1966 / Afternoon Performance)'

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, approximately 5:30 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows today at Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis on the eighth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles play first Memphis show amid ‘Jesus’ controversy in Bible Belt 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

Video: 'Memphis Airport arrival protestors Police ITN News footage'

(Thursday, August 19, 1966, approximately 1:00 p.m. CDT) — The Beatles arrived in Memphis today under heavy security, bringing their controversial third North American tour into the heart of the Bible Belt, where John Lennon’s remarks about the group’s popularity compared with that of Jesus Christ have prompted protests, record burnings and threats. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Bible Belt under heavy security amid ‘Jesus’ controversy 60 years ago this hour (Aug 19 1966) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Live at Suffolk Downs Racetrack, Boston, Massachusetts (August 18, 1966) [8mm Film]'

(Wednesday, August 18, 1966, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed before 25,000 people tonight at Suffolk Downs Racetrack in Boston on the seventh stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform Suffolk Downs Racetrack in Boston 60 years ago this hour (Aug 18 1966) →

Video: 'Boston Logan Airport arrival news footage'

(Thursday, August 18, 1966, approximately 3:45 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles arrived at Boston’s Logan International Airport today to the screams of 300 fans on the seventh stop of the band’s third (and what would turn out to be their last) American tour. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Boston to screams of 300 fans 60 years ago this hour (Aug 18 1966) →

Video: 'The Beatles / Live At The Maple Leaf Gardens / 17/8/1966 / Evening Show'

(Wednesday, August 17, 1966, approximately 10:00 p.m. EDT after four opening acts performed, scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed the second of two shows tonight at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on the sixth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour.

Video: 'The Beatles - Toronto Press Conference (17 August 1966) Audio Only'

(Wednesday, August 17, 1966, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles held a press conference between their two shows today at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on the sixth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles hold press conference between two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966) →

Video: 'The Beatles - Live at the Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada (August 17, 1966 / Afternoon Show)'

(Wednesday, August 17, 1966, approximately 5:30 p.m. EDT after four opening acts performed, scheduled to start 4:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed the first of two shows today at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on the sixth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform first of two shows in Toronto 60 years ago this hour (Aug 17 1966) →

Video: 'The Beatles Live At The John F Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia, USA (Tuesday 16th August 1966)'

(Tuesday, August 16, 1966, approximately 9:30 p.m. EDT after four opening acts performed, scheduled to start 8:00 p.m. EDT) — The Beatles performed tonight at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia on the fifth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading The Beatles perform at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia 60 years ago this hour (Aug 16 1966) →

Podcast episode: '18 Cleveland (mid-14 August 1966)' (Aug. 16, 1966, Paul interview at 16:49)

(Tuesday, August 16, 1966) — Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison of The Beatles were interviewed tonight by Ken Douglas (Paul), Bess Coleman and Jerry Leighton (Ringo) and Jim Stagg (George) while the band was in Philadelphia, the fifth stop of The Beatles’ 1966 US tour. Continue reading Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison interviewed in Philadelphia 60 years ago today (Aug 16 1966) →