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The Beatles Winter 1963 Helen Shapiro Tour

The Beatles' first English tour lasted from 2 February 1963 until 3 March 1963. The Beatles were fourth on an eleven-act bill headed by 16-year-old Londoner, Helen Shapiro. Other acts on the tour were the Red Price Band, The Kestrels, The Honeys (UK), Dave Allen, Kenny Lynch and Danny Williams.[1] They were also joined briefly by Billie Davis during the latter part of the tour.[2]

Location

United Kingdom

2 February 1963

3 March 1963

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The tour was organised by the Arthur Howes Agency. This was the first time that the Beatles had worked with Howes.[3]

Red Price Band

The Honeys

Dave Allen

The Beatles

Dave Allen

Danny Williams

The programme for the tour[1] was:

1958 electric guitar

Rickenbacker 325

1962 Gibson J-160E electro-acoustic guitar (used as backup)

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1962 Vox AC-30 amplifier

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Instruments The Beatles had on the tour, shown here for each member of the group.[6]


John Lennon


Paul McCartney


George Harrison


Ringo Starr

List of the Beatles' live performances