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Beatles Philippines Concert Handbill. This very rar Beatles Philippines Concert Handbill.

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Music Memorabilia Start Price:65.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Beatles Philippines Concert Handbill. This very rar Beatles Philippines Concert Handbill.
<B>Beatles Philippines Concert Handbill.</B></I> This very rare handbill represents a very important part of Beatles history. When the band arrived in Manila for a July 4, 1966 concert, they were surrounded by 50,000 screaming fans and taken into protective custody by the military police. When the band missed a special event arranged by first lady Imelda Marcos due to exhaustion, it was seen as a major insult to the Royal Family. The actual concert that night was a success, drawing 33,000 fans, but the next day the Beatles and their crew were harassed all the way to the airport by angry locals and policemen -- in some cases they were even physically assaulted. The incident was an major factor in the band's decision to cease touring and spend more time in the studio. This handbill for the ill-fated concert is in Mint condition, and would be the centerpiece of any collection.