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The Beatles At The Tower Ballroom Photographs (7)

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The Beatles At The Tower Ballroom Photographs (7)
1961. The Beatles’ first of fifteen appearances at New Brighton’s Tower Ballroom came as headliners during the very first ‘Operation Big Beat’ on November 10, 1961. Promoted by Sam Leach, ‘Operation Big Beat’ drew more than 3000 to witness the five-group lineup which included The Beatles, Rory Storm & The Hurricanes, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Remo Four, and King Size Taylor & The Dominoes. The venue proved to be a financially fruitful one for Leach who booked the venue for four ‘Big Beat’ showcases and a Christmas Eve Gala by year’s end. Included in this collection of original Dick Matthews photos from the Tower Ballroom are five shots from ‘Operation Big Beat II’ on November 24th; two with British star Emile Ford, who is having fun with Paul and Pete, while an unknown audience member decides to become a temporary Beatle! In two other Matthews’ originals, the American soul singer, Davy Jones, is backed by The Beatles on December 8th at ‘Operation Big Beat III,’ while Ringo can be seen amidst the dancers on the main floor of the Tower. Dick Matthews stamp is on the reverse of five of the seven original photographs. Six 8.5 x 6.5” and one 5 x 6.5”