January 30th, 2009
Your Music History Minute: The Beatles’ Final Public Performance
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Beatles‘ final public performance — a free, impromptu show the band played on the roof of their London studio. People complained about the noise, and the cops stopped the show. Ironically, a Fab Four tribute band was all set to re-enact the gig today at the same spot, but according to Britain’s NME, police called off the show, citing “safety concerns.” Bands in other cities around the world — including Seattle — plan to similarly recreate the rooftop show, but to be honest, it all seems a bit silly. Thankfully no one in Philly is doing such a thing (we hope!). You may remember that U2 essentially ripped off the rooftop-gig-that-gets-shut-down-by-the-cops thing for their “Where the Streets Have No Name” video. Here’s the real thing, though:
2 Responses to “Your Music History Minute: The Beatles’ Final Public Performance”
By jesse on Jan 30, 2009
PRetty good band…they should do a reunion tour
By lint on Jan 30, 2009
haha…ahh Jesse I really hope that was a joke