1966: The Beatles' Final US Tour
The Beatles, freshly mired in controversy, were gearing up for what would be their final US tour. Clip taken from BBC News, originally broadcast on BBC One, Thursday 11 August, 1966. You can dive into plenty more BBC Archive on our website - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive
About The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The core lineup of the band comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are widely regarded as the most influential band in popular music and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways. The ba...
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