1961 -The Beatles perform at the Casbah Coffee Club, West Derby, Liverpool.
1962 -The Beatles travel to Broadcasting House, Manchester, Lancashire for their Brian Epstein-arranged audition for a chance to perform on radio. Producer Peter Pilbeam listens to The Beatles perform four songs: Paul McCartney sings “Till There Was You” and his composition “Like Dreamers Do”; John Lennon sings “Memphis” and his composition “Hello Little Girl”. Pilbeam votes “no” on Paul’s performance, but votes “yes” on John’s. His final answer is “Yes”, and the Beatles are booked to record an appearance on the radio program “Teenager’s Turn” on March 7.
1963 – The Beatles perform at the Azena Ballroom, Gleadless, Sheffield, Yorkshire and at the Astoria Ballroom, Oldham, Lancashire.
1964 – The Beatles return to New York City by train (from Washington, D.C.) for two performances at Carnegie Hall. Total attendance for both shows was the capacity, 5,800. Ticket prices ranged from $1.65 to $5.50. There was such a demand for tickets that some seating was arranged surrounding the stage. Capitol Records wanted to record these shows, but union opposition from the American Federation of Musicians prevented it.
