In 1966, The Beatles were at the peak of their fame, but touring was draining the life out of them. Live performances had been how they built an audience and catapulted to fame. By 1966, though, it not only strained their creativity but put their lives at risk. Paul McCartney was the last Beatle to keep pushing for live performances. After a disastrous tour leg in the United States, though, even he agreed that it was time to take a break.
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, and George Harrison | Dan Farrell/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images The Beatles’ final year of touring was full of danger
The Beatles’ 1966 tour saw them face trouble nearly wherever they went. They received death threats, battled nasty weather, and had all of The Philippines turn against them. Even when people were well-intentioned, the sheer number of fans became dangerous.
They arrived in the United States already exhausted,...
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, and George Harrison | Dan Farrell/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images The Beatles’ final year of touring was full of danger
The Beatles’ 1966 tour saw them face trouble nearly wherever they went. They received death threats, battled nasty weather, and had all of The Philippines turn against them. Even when people were well-intentioned, the sheer number of fans became dangerous.
They arrived in the United States already exhausted,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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